Freeport Historical Society

Organization Overview

Freeport Historical Society is located in Freeport, ME. The organization was established in 1977. 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 12/2021, Freeport Historical Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freeport 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 12/2021, Freeport Historical Society generated $353.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $162.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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

TO ENCOURAGE THE SHARING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LONG HISTORY OF FREEPORT, MAINE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACTIVELY PRESERVES BUILDINGS, ARCHIVAL MATERIALS, AND ARTIFACTS OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE WHILE ENCOURAGING SIMILAR EFFORTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY; UNDERTAKES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS WHICH EXPLORE AND INTERPRET FREEPORT'S HISTORY; AND ENCOURAGES RELATED COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WHICH KEEP FREEPORT'S RICH PAST PRESENT. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ITS SIGNIFICANT RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT ITS MAIN STREET LOCATION. THE HISTORIC CARRIAGE HOUSE WAS RESET ON A NEW FOUNDATION AND FLOOR SYSTEM, AND A NEW NONCOMBUSTIBLE ARCHIVAL STORAGE VAULT WAS BUILD BEHIND THE HISTORIC HOME THAT HOUSES OFFICES AND EXHIBITS. THE ENTIRE ARCHIVAL COLLECTION AND OTHER MATERIAL COLLECTIONS WERE EVALUATED IN PREPARATION FOR THE MOVE TO THE NEW VAULT, AND A CUSTOM HIGH-DENSITY SHELVING SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED AND INSTALLED TO HOLD THESE COLLECTIONS. CAPITAL FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT THIS PROJECT CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MONTHLY PUBLIC PROGRAMS WERE HELD ONLINE TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE MIDST OF CONTINUED PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS. OUTDOOR PROGRAMS RESUMED, INCLUDING WALKING TOURS, SCHOOL VISITS TO THE PETTENGILL FARM HISTORIC SITE, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY EVENT PETTENGILL FARM DAY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eric C Smith
Executive Di
$32,123
Mary Babikian
Vice Preside
$0
Scott Burrill
Treasurer
$0
Jim Degrandpre
President
$0
Pauline Brann
Secretary
$0
David Coffin
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$16,570
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $61,086
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$240,715
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,550
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$318,371
Total Program Service Revenue$2,794
Investment income $12,396
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$9,752
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $28,957
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $908
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $353,719

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Freeport Historical Society has recieved totaling $28,033.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

PURPOSE: Historical Organizations

$11,000
Bradley Family Foundation

Freeport, ME

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$11,000
Brewer Family Foundation Inc

Rowayton, CT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE SHARING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LONG HISTORY OF FREEPORT, MAINE

$5,000
Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation

Augusta, ME

PURPOSE: ANNUAL DONATION

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$33
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