Kennebec Historical Society is located in Augusta, ME. The organization was established in 1981. 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 12/2022, Kennebec Historical Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kennebec Historical Society 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 12/2022, Kennebec Historical Society generated $147.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $128.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE SOCIETY PROMOTES THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY OF KENNEBEC COUNTY BY FORMING AND PRESERVING HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF APPROPRIATE MATERIALS MAKING THESE COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, PROVIDING RESEARCH ASSISTANCE TO THE PUBLIC, AND PRESENTING PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE SOCIETY PRESENTS VARIOUS PROGRAM EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY ON A WIDE RANGE OF HISTORY TOPICS. THE SOCIETY PUBLISHES A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF ADDITIONS TO THE HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND EXHIBITS AS WELL AS NEWS ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES OF OTHER LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND LIBRARIES IN THE COUNTY. THE NEWSLETTER IS FREE TO VISITORS AT THE SOCIETYS HEADQUARTERS AND IS ALSO MAILED OR E-MAILED TO APPROXIMATELY 400 MEMBERS. THE SOCIETYS WEBSITE ALSO PROVIDES FREE ACCESS TO A KENNEBEC COUNTY SURNAME DATABASE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SEARCHING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE RESIDED IN KENNEBEC COUNTY.
COLLECTION, CATALOGING AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL MATERIALS RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF KENNEBEC COUNTY; THE SOCIETY ACCEPTS MANY ITEMS DONATED BY THE PUBLIC. THE SOCIETYS VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE RESEARCH ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC INTERESTED IN LOCAL GENEALOGY, THE HISTORY OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN THE AREA, MAJOR HISTORICAL EVENTS, AND OTHER LOCAL HISTORY TOPICS. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH A SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF ITS COLLECTIONS, AVAILABLE DURING THE SOCIETYS HOURS OR BY APPOINTMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joseph Odonnell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joan Lancaster Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Lawrence Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Billy Noble Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jan Michaud Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna Doore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $11,535 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,911 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,446 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,190 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,841 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,630 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $147,425 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,808 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,193 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,543 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $75 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $50 |
Office expenses | $8,257 |
Information technology | $537 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,359 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,853 |
Insurance | $3,246 |
All other expenses | $9,377 |
Total functional expenses | $128,246 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,654 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $252,566 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $458,335 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $114,294 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $852,849 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,948 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,948 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $522,883 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $325,018 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $852,849 |