American Congregational Association is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1924. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 03/2024, American Congregational Association employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Congregational Association 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 03/2024, American Congregational Association generated $1.1m 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 (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 03/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND MAKES AVAILABLE MATERIALS TO ADVANCE THE STUDY AND DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONGREGATIONAL STORY, A CRUCIAL INFLUENCE ON AMERICA'S SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND CIVIC TRADITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEW ENGLAND'S HIDDEN HISTORIES - A PROGRAM TO COLLECT AND DISPLAY ON THE INTERNET ALL EXTANT SEVENTEENTH- AND EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY NEW ENGLAND CHURCH RECORDS AS WELL AS SUPPORTING ECCLESIASTICAL PAPERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Elliott Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jean Alexander Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Ahearn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Richard J Boles Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Maxwell Grant Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jonathan Guest Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $325 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $94,640 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $168,190 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,806 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $263,155 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,089 |
| Investment income | $371,281 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,072 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $408,878 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,100 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,052,265 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $186,609 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,629 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $444,730 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,421 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,915 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,477 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,463 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $129,040 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $350 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $86,544 |
| Fees for services: Other | $74,244 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,000 |
| Office expenses | $35,158 |
| Information technology | $90,578 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $600,655 |
| Travel | $15,050 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,806 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $114,803 |
| Insurance | $35,143 |
| All other expenses | $20,846 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,931,332 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,001 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $322,705 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $56,820 |
| 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 | $18,773 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,420,379 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $27,017,594 |
| Investments—other securities | $291,660 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,066,099 |
| Total assets | $39,357,031 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,033 |
| 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 | $9,056,312 |
| Total liabilities | $9,146,345 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $30,104,422 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $106,264 |
| 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 | $39,357,031 |