Little Compton Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Little Compton Historical Society Inc is located in Little Compton, RI. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Little Compton Historical Society Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Little Compton Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Little Compton Historical Society Inc generated $401.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $326.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS, ARTIFACTS, AND RELATED COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MUSEUM PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND PRESENTS EARLY LANDMARKS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. LCHS MAINTAINS HISTORIC BUILDINGS INCLUDING WILBOR HOUSE, FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, ARCHIVAL BARN,19TH CENTURY BARN, 19TH CENTURY CARRIAGE HOUSE, PEGGOTTY ARTIST STUDIO, PEAKED TOP SCHOOL, CORN CRIB, PRIVY, AND THE CHICKEN FOOD COOKHOUSE. THE COLLECTION INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 13,000 OBJECTS, PHOTOS, AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF LITTLE COMPTON.


THE SAKONNET HISTORY PROJECT IS A MULTIYEAR PROJECT, NOW IN ITS RESEARCH PHASE, AND SCHEDULED TO GO PUBLIC-FACING IN THE FALL OF 2024. IN 2023 LCHS SPOKE ABOUT THE PROJECT THE DUBLIN SEMINAR, WROTE TWO ESSAYS FOR ACADEMIC JOURNALS, CONTINUED OUR RESEARCH, BUILT RELATIONSHIPS WITH WAMPANOAG CONSULTANTS AND UNDERTOOK A MAJOR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. THE ESTIMATED AUDIENCE FOR THIS PROJECT IN 2023 IS 500 PEOPLE.


INSPIRED CRAFTS WAS OUR THEME FOR 2023. IT INCLUDED AN EXHIBIT AND A LARGE NUMBER OF HANDS-ON PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS GIVING PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE TRADITIONAL CRAFTS. WE ESTIMATE THAT 2500 PEOPLE ENJOYED THE EXHIBIT AND TOOK PART IN OUR CLASSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marjory Otoole
Executive Director
$87,405
Caroline Wordell
Director
$0
Michael Steers
Director
$0
Paul Suttell
Director
$0
Rowan Acebes
Director
$0
Charles Truslow
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$27,356
Fundraising events$24,177
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$284,040
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$336,573
Total Program Service Revenue$5,725
Investment income $47,130
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $8,153
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$3,067
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,294
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $401,753

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