Westport Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Westport Historical Society Inc is located in Westport, MA. 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. As of 09/2021, Westport Historical Society Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Westport 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 09/2021, Westport Historical Society Inc generated $395.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $156.4k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 6 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND CONNECT THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA TO THEIR HERITAGE THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS, PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH AND TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND DOCUMENT THE MATERIAL CULTURE OF WESTPORT, MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF THE BELL SCHOOL HOUSE AND HANDY HOUSE LOCATED IN WESTPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS: THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PUBLICATIONS FOR THE EDUCATION AND BENEFIT OF AREA RESIDENTS AND ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF THE AREA AND ITS ARTIFACTS.


THE SOCIETY, WITH COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDING, BECAME OWNERS OF THE CADMAN-WHITE-HANDY HOUSE (HANDY HOUSE) A PROPERTY REGISTERED WITH THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THIS PROPERTY HAS A PRESERVATION RESTRICTION ON THE BUILDING AND 2.2 ACRES OF THE PROPERTY. IN ADDITION THERE IS A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF WESTPORT AND THE SOCIETY IN WHICH THE PROPERTY WILL BE MAINTAINED AND PRESERVED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. IT IS ALSO SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-FIRST-REFUSAL BY THE TOWN OF WESTPORT WITH NO PAYMENT REQUIRED.


BELL SCHOOLHOUSE: BELL SCHOOL CA. 1841 WAS SO NAMED BECAUSE OF A BELL IN ITS TOWER. THE ORIGINAL NAME OF THE SCHOOL WAS SANDY HILL ACADEMY. IN THE EARLY 1900S BELL SCHOOL WAS RENAMED ALUMNI HALL WITH A LIBRARY ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND A COMMUNITY HALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR. DURING THE WESTPORT FAIR AND CATTLE SHOW HELD AT THE HEAD FROM 1911-1930, BELL SCHOOL WAS USED AS AN AGRICULTURAL HALL FOR FAIR EXHIBITS. THE WESTPORT FAIR AND CATTLE SHOW WAS THE FORERUNNER OF THE PRESENT WESTPORT AGRICULTURAL FAIR. PRESENTLY THE BELL SCHOOL IS THE HOME OF THE WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THIS PROPERTY WAS DEEDED TO THE ORGANIZATION SUBJECT TO COVENANTS TO USE THE PROPERTY FOR ANTIQUARIAN AND/OR HISTORICAL PURPOSES AND TO MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY AND ITS BELFRY WITHIN SPECIFIC DIMENSIONS. BELL SCHOOL CANNOT BE SOLD BUT MUST BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO ANOTHER HISTORICAL OR ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jenny O'neill
Executive Director
$57,300
Yvonne Barr
Vice President
$0
Cindy Brown
Treasurer
$0
Albert Lees
President
$0
Elizabeth White
Clerk
$0
Libby Baylies
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$32,270
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $158,606
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$139,857
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $50,013
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$330,733
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $16,413
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $42,239
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $395,477

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Westport Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $24,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Rathmann Family Foundation

Naples, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING ACTIVITIES

$15,000
Island Foundation Inc

Marion, MA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$5,000
Amy J Bare Charitable Tr

Tiverton, RI

PURPOSE: OPERATING

$2,000
Peter And Rosanne Aresty Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: FOR THE USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION

$1,000
Philip Snyder Foundation

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$500
Hearthstone Foundation

Needham, MA

PURPOSE: HISTORICAL SUPPORT

$250
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$921,797
Earnings$156,865
Net Contributions$30,421
Ending Balance$1,109,083

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