Bangor Historical Society, operating under the name Bangor Museum & Center For History, is located in Bangor, ME. The organization was established in 1998. 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. Bangor Museum & Center For History 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, Bangor Museum & Center For History generated $68.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $41.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
PRESERVING, PROTECTING AND SHARING THE RICH HERITAGE OF BANGOR, ME THROUGH THE STERWARDSHIP OF ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS AND SITES. OFFERING TOURS, EVENTS, MEMBERSHIP AND A GIFT SHOP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TOURS OF SITES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION
GIFT SHOP SALES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karen Rand President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Kristen Mcalpine Director | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Risteen Bahr Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
David Haus Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
John Simpson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dan Tremble Vice President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,275 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,713 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,988 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,267 |
Investment income | $23,377 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,855 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $68,194 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $17,620 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,736 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,288 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,139 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,161 |
Office expenses | $2,734 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,435 |
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 | $837 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $334 |
Total functional expenses | $41,660 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,408 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $136,611 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $39 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,138 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,538 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $405,953 |
Total assets | $583,687 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6 |
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 | $6 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $107,222 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $476,459 |
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 | $583,687 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bangor Historical Society has recieved totaling $13,275.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Historical Organizations | $13,270 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Beg. Balance | $751,605 |
Earnings | $97,892 |
Admin Expense | $9,924 |
Grants | $26,910 |
Ending Balance | $812,663 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Maine Historical Society Portland, ME | $13,012,568 | $2,642,638 |
Historic Harrisville Inc Harrisville, NH | $5,745,730 | $1,134,917 |
New England Electric Railway Historical Society Kennebunkport, ME | $8,628,809 | $3,104,228 |
Old York Historical Society York, ME | $9,131,743 | $731,758 |
Portsmouth Historical Society Portsmouth, NH | $3,776,411 | $3,186,969 |
Historical Society Of Cheshire Cty Keene, NH | $6,912,081 | $683,273 |
Victoria Mansion Portland, ME | $7,456,026 | $975,130 |
Greater Portland Landmarks Inc Portland, ME | $2,715,292 | $431,780 |
Maine Preservation Yarmouth, ME | $1,039,325 | $459,368 |
Castine Historical Society Inc Castine, ME | $8,350,405 | $605,426 |
Trustees Of Bloomfield Academy Skowhegan, ME | $2,438,254 | $591,288 |
Rockland Historical Society Rockland, ME | $48,909 | $54,735 |