Watch Hill Improvement Society
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $31.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Westerly, RI
- Founding
- 02/1973
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 23-7258669
Organization Overview
Watch Hill Improvement Society is located in Westerly, RI. The organization was established in 1973. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Watch Hill Improvement 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 04/2022, Watch Hill Improvement Society generated $31.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $83.2k during the year ending 04/2022. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP, IMPROVE AND BEAUTIFY THE VILLAGE, TO SECURE PUBLIC HEALTH AND CULTIVATE PUBLIC SPIRIT AS WELL AS TO QUICKEN THE SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL LIFE OF THE PEOPLE. TO LESSEN THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT IN PRESERVING WATCH HILL HISTORY, AS WELL AS TO BETTER THE GENERAL CONDITION AND APPEARANCE OF THE VILLAGE, ALONG WITH MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY IN THE MEMORIAL BUILDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE THE CONSERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING THE WATCH HILL CAROUSEL AND THE WATCH HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING, EACH OVER 125 YEARS OLD. ALSO MAINTAINED ARE THE LIBRARY GROUNDS AND THE GREEN IN THE CENTER OF WATCH HILL VILLAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ardi Schneider President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Judy O'connell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathleen Whittemore Asst Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Kocatas 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Bean 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Burke-O'neal Comm. Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $13,100 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,175 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,275 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,335 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $31,610 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $590 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,972 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,917 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,328 |
| All other expenses | $13,124 |
| Total functional expenses | $83,163 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $262,014 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $59,674 |
| 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 | $774,320 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,923 |
| Total assets | $1,121,931 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,121,931 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,121,931 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Watch Hill Improvement Society has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lynch Family Foundation West Hartford, CT PURPOSE: CURRENT USE FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $500 |
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|---|---|---|
Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc Vineyard Haven, MA | $28,426,122 | $2,586,449 |
Florence Griswold Museum Inc Old Lyme, CT | $32,307,778 | $2,875,061 |
Sakonnet Preservation Assoc Inc Little Compton, RI | $7,767,895 | $3,666,448 |
Mattatuck Historical Society Waterbury, CT | $30,372,011 | $3,496,557 |
Edith Wharton Restoration Inc Lenox, MA | $18,245,381 | $3,306,294 |
Rhode Island Historical Society Providence, RI | $30,696,643 | $3,629,513 |
Concord Antiquarian Society Concord, MA | $23,141,155 | $2,972,281 |
Greenwich Historical Society Inc Cos Cob, CT | $25,626,567 | $1,529,771 |
Marthas Vineyard Preservation Tr Inc Edgartown, MA | $22,708,847 | $3,056,624 |
Fort Adams Trust Inc Newport, RI | $1,609,265 | $1,343,928 |
Fairfield Historical Society Fairfield, CT | $12,480,196 | $1,219,328 |
Newport Historical Society Newport, RI | $9,362,707 | $1,665,951 |