Historical Society Of Cheshire Cty is located in Keene, NH. The organization was established in 1959. 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 12/2023, Historical Society Of Cheshire Cty employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historical Society Of Cheshire Cty 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 12/2023, Historical Society Of Cheshire Cty generated $482.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $649.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE HISTORICAL, GENEALOGICAL AND ANTIQUARIAN RESEARCH, TO COLLECT & PRESERVE BOOKS, PAPERS, MAPS, ETC AND TO PUBLISH RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LECTURES, WORKSHOPS AND GENEALOGICAL STUDIES TO AID IN ENHANCING THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF THE CHESHIRE COUNTY. HISTORICAL PROPERTIES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ed Bergeron Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Budd Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Delisle Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Hansel Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jane Lane Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Aaron Lipsky Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $27,946 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $294,716 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $322,662 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,042 |
| Investment income | $84,662 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,023 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$27,118 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $59,966 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $482,137 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $300,822 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,708 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,593 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,014 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,058 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,944 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,926 |
| Office expenses | $40,532 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,135 |
| Travel | $212 |
| 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 | $82,605 |
| Insurance | $17,671 |
| All other expenses | $21,460 |
| Total functional expenses | $649,433 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $687 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $699,705 |
| 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 | $1,448 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,917,253 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,609,846 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $100,000 |
| Total assets | $6,328,939 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,208 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $615 |
| 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 | $7,823 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,532,837 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,788,279 |
| 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 | $6,328,939 |