Lessons On Liberty Inc is located in Westborough, MA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lessons On Liberty Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lessons On Liberty 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 12/2021, Lessons On Liberty Inc generated $153.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $85.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN THE PUBLIC WITH HISTORICALLY INFORMED DEMONSTRATIONS OF PRINTING TECHNOLOGY; TEACH MEDIA LITERACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BY REPRODUCING AND ENGAGING IN DIALOGUE WITH 18TH-CENTURY DOCUMENTS WHOSE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS / INTERPRETATION: THE PRINTING OFFICE OF EDES & GILL IS BOSTON'S ONLY FUNCTIONAL 18TH CENTURY EXHIBIT. THIS OFFERS AN EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE TO OUR DIVERSE VISITORS AND EDUCATIONAL CLIENTS. INTERPERTIVE FRAMEWORKS INCLUDE: ENGINE OF MODERNITY - DEMONSTRATE AND EXPLAIN THE HISTORICAL PRINTING PROCESS AND REVEAL HOW PRINTING TECHNOLOGY GAVE BIRTH TO THE MODERN AGE. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS - CELEBRATE THE HARD-WON RIGHT OF PRINTERS AND JOURNALISTS TO PUBLISH FREELY, AND EXPLAIN HOW A FREE PRESS PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN 18TH CENTURY POLITICS, THE BIRTH OF AMERICA, AND ITS IMPORTANCE CONTINUES AROUND THE WORLD TODAY. MEDIA LITERACY - EMPHASIZE THE DUTY OF CITIZENS TO DEVELOP MEDIA LITERACY AND TO READ CRITICALLY WHEN APPROACHING HISTORICAL OR CONTEMPORARY TESTS, TO SEEK THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OPINION, FACT AND MISINFORMATION. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF 18TH CENTURY BOSTON'S PRESSES IN STIMULATING PUBLIC DIALOGUE AND PROVOKING CHANGE, ENCOURAGE A CONTINUATION OF THAT SPIRIT OF ENGAGED, INFORMED CITIZENSHIP IN THE MODERN AGE. PROMISE AND PARADOX OF LIBERTY - REVEAL THE LIMITED VISION OF LIBERTY ENVISIONED IN THE DOCUMENTS WE PRINT, WHILE CELEBRATING THE MARGINAL PEOPLE WHO SEIZED AND ACTED UPON FULL PROMISE THE IDEALS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORMING NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY. WE OFFER TRANSFORMATIVE HANDS ON EXPERIENCES TO K-12, COLLEGE LEVEL BOOK ARTS AND HISTORY PROGRAMS, VETERANS GROUPS AS WELL AS SERVING THE LOCAL ART COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gary Gregory President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $14,303 |
Stephanie Smith Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Angela Gregory Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $117,285 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $117,285 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $36,527 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $153,812 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $29,450 |
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 | $5,972 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $425 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,256 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,367 |
Office expenses | $5,559 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,079 |
Travel | $3,298 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $135 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,921 |
All other expenses | $13,277 |
Total functional expenses | $85,226 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,316 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $88,316 |
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 | $36,278 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $36,278 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $52,038 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $88,316 |
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