Kennebec Historical Society

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joseph Odonnell
Director
$0
Joan Lancaster
Director
$0
John Lawrence
Director
$0
Billy Noble
Director
$0
Jan Michaud
Director
$0
Donna Doore
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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