Portsmouth Historical Society is located in Portsmouth, NH. The organization was established in 1993. 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 12/2022, Portsmouth Historical Society employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Portsmouth 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 12/2022, Portsmouth Historical Society generated $514.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $859.9k during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
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THE PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S MUSEUMS AND PROGRAMS CONNECT THE COMMUNITY TO OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE THROUGH COLLECTIONS, INTERPRETATION, EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, FOUNDED IN 1917, IS A NONPROFIT DEVOTED TO CHAMPIONIN THE HISTORY, ARTS, & CULTURE OF THE PORTSMOUTH REGION THROUGH ACQUISITIONS, PRESERVATION, MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS, AND PUBLICATIONS. IT OPERATES TWO FACILITIES: DISCOVER PORTSMOUTH AND THE 1758 JOHN PAUL JONES HOUSE MUSEUM AND GARDEN, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan Ruedig President | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Richard M Candee Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Nancy Pearson Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Pamela Yonkin Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Kerry Vautrot Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Ellen Fineberg Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $350,754 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $350,754 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $46,876 | 
| Investment income | $5,026 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $61,363 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,013 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $56,180 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $514,411 | 
| 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. | $67,039 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,519 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $287,342 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $11,431 | 
| Payroll taxes | $30,220 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,804 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $39,168 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $12,225 | 
| Office expenses | $12,429 | 
| Information technology | $411 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $130,184 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $417 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,797 | 
| Insurance | $21,179 | 
| All other expenses | $45,398 | 
| Total functional expenses | $859,915 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,032,941 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,476 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,938 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,376,072 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,346 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $2,844 | 
| Total assets | $3,428,617 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,568 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $1,504 | 
| 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 | $44,072 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,387,268 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,997,277 | 
| 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 | $3,428,617 |