New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc
- Assets
- $58.5m
- Revenue
- $13.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 99
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 05/1922
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 04-2104757
Organization Overview
New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1922. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2022, New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc employed 99 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc 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 08/2022, New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc generated $13.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.0m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
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NEHGS IS A MEMBER-BASED ORGANIZATION WITH MORE THAN 300,000 INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS AND 2.5 MILLION ONLINE VISITS. MEMBERSHIP HAS NUMEROUS BENEFITS INCLUDING ACCESS TO OVER 1.6 BILLION SEARCHABLE NAMES ON AMERICANANCESTORS.ORG; QUARTERLY DELIVERY OF THE MAGAZINE AMERICAN ANCESTORS AND THE FLAGSHIP JOURNAL OF AMERICAN GENEALOGY, THE REGISTER; DISCOUNTS ON RESEARCH-FOR-HIRE AND CONSULTATION; DISCOUNTS ON BOOKS PUBLISHED BY NEHGS; FREE ADMISSION TO THE NEHGS LIBRARY AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, NEWSLETTERS AND ITS ASK-A-GENEALOGIST SERVICE; DSICOUNTS ON HOTELS THROUGH HISTORICHOTELS.ORG AND HISTORICHOTELSWORLDWIDE.COM; AND ACCESS TO AMERICAN ANCESTREES, AN ONLINE FAMILY TREE PROGRAM.
NEHGS HOSTS ONLINE SEMINARS, GUIDED TOURS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS TO FURTHER KNOWLEDGE OF FAMILY HISTORY. GUIDED RESEARCH TOURS TO LOCATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND THE BRITISH ISLES, AS WELL AS RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT THE NEHGS LIBRARY IN BOSTON. EACH PROGRAM INCLUDES INTENSIVE DAYS DEVOTED TO RESEARCH, ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS, PRESENTATIONS BY NEHGS GENEALOGISTS AND LOCAL EXPERTS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. ITS ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COVER A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS, AND ARE SUITABLE FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS OF ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE.
THE NEHGS LIBRARY HAS BEEN NAMED BY USA TODAY AS A TOP 10 WORLD DESTINATION FOR FAMILY HISTORY. THE PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND VISITORS MAY VISIT NEHGS'S EIGHT-STORY LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE WHERE IT OFFERS THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH MATERIALS IN THE COUNTRY. THE COLLECTION, WHICH CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGH ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES, DATES FROM THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT AND SPANS NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, AND BEYOND. IT INCLUDES MORE THAN 28 MILLION DIARIES, LETTERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND OTHER MANUSCRIPTS, AND MORE THAN 250,000 BOOKS AND MICROFORMS.
NEHGSOFFERS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCHERS THE MOST-USED GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY WEBSITE IN THE WORLD. AMERICANANCESTORS.ORG PROVIDES ACCESS TO MORE THAN 1.6 BILLION RECORDS SPANNING TWENTY-TWO COUNTRIES COVERING THE UNITED STATES, THE BRITISH ISLES, CONTINENTAL EUROPE, AND BEYOND, INCLUDING ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVE ONLINE COLLECTIONS OF EARLY AMERICAN GENEALOGICAL RECORDS, THE LARGEST SEARCHABLE COLLECTION OF PUBLISHED GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH JOURNALS AND MAGAZINES, AND THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF U.S CATHOLIC RECORDS ONLINE. IN 2018, FAMILY TREE MAGAZINE NOTED AMERICANANCESTORS.ORG AS A BEST GENEALOGY RECORDS WEBSITE, AND AS ONE OF THE BEST GENEALOGY WEBSITES IN THE WORLD.NEHGS IS THE NATION'S LEADING PUBLISHER OF FAMILY HISTORY BOOKS AND PERIODICALS SINCE 1847. THROUGH ITS NEWBURY STREET PRESS AND OTHER PUBLICATION ARMS, NEHGS PRODUCES THE NEW ENGLAND HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER, ITS FLAGSHIP JOURNAL OF AMERICAN GENEALOGY AND THE OLDEST IN THE FIELD, FOCUSING ON AUTHORITATIVE COMPILED GENEALOGIES, AND AMERICAN ANCESTORS MAGAZINE, PUBLISHED QUARTERLY.NEHGS SELLS ORIGINAL AND THIRD PARTY BOOKS, CHARTS AND GIFTS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON LINE THROUGH HTTPS://SHOP.AMERICANANCESTORS.ORG/ AND IN STORE AT ITS 101 NEWBURY STREET HEADQUARTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
D Brenton Simons President & CEO | Officer | 35 | $471,791 |
Ryan Woods Evp & COO | Officer | 35 | $286,918 |
Edward Macmahon Interim VP Of Advancement | 35 | $191,617 | |
Bruce Bernier VP & CFO | Officer | 35 | $171,244 |
Steven Solomon Assistant VP Of Advancement | 35 | $162,232 | |
Curt Dicamillo Curator For Special Collections | 35 | $143,799 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Tg Gallagher Renovations | 8/30/15 | $204,687 |
Webtrix Website | 8/30/15 | $133,169 |
Northpoint Digital Website | 8/30/15 | $361,998 |
Ripon Printers Book Printer | 8/30/15 | $148,157 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $191,160 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,048,362 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,239,522 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,680,687 |
| Investment income | $472,077 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,148,566 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$151,102 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $179,842 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,569,592 |
| 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. | $1,174,904 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $420,652 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,498,947 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $355,893 |
| Other employee benefits | $919,814 |
| Payroll taxes | $423,369 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,342 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $66,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $251,496 |
| Fees for services: Other | $832,511 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,323 |
| Office expenses | $810,803 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $324,880 |
| Travel | $319,828 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $308,836 |
| Interest | $24,333 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $665,362 |
| Insurance | $106,361 |
| All other expenses | $9,504 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,007,088 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $158,960 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,088,293 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,220,161 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $122,868 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $374,678 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $86,326 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,038,099 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $33,020,476 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,416,616 |
| Total assets | $58,526,477 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,971,110 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,603,986 |
| 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 | $700,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,347,287 |
| Total liabilities | $5,622,383 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,897,274 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,006,820 |
| 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 | $58,526,477 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 30 grants that New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc has recieved totaling $2,783,898.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fidelity Non-Profit Management Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION | $2,500,000 |
Lynch Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CAROLYN LYNCH GARDEN ENDOWMENT | $50,000 |
Hawk Rock Foundation PURPOSE: FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY | | $40,000 |
Hearin-Chandler Foundation Mobile, AL PURPOSE: OPERATING | $25,000 |
Society Of Cincinnati In The State Of Connecticut Greenwich, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $29,778,954 |
| Earnings | -$5,616,508 |
| Net Contributions | $1,539,832 |
| Other Expense | $2,095,976 |
| Ending Balance | $23,606,302 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York Historical Society New York, NY | $208,003,318 | $56,360,280 |
John E Andrus Memorial Inc Hastingsonhudson, NY | $34,101,989 | $32,146,743 |
Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $306,083,724 | $25,857,761 |
American Society For Yad Vashem Inc New York, NY | $98,978,221 | $39,756,518 |
Preservation Society Of Newport County Newport, RI | $83,597,126 | $27,874,827 |
Friends Of The High Line Inc New York, NY | $106,621,000 | $20,114,000 |
World Monuments Fund Inc New York, NY | $56,711,356 | $20,259,179 |
Historic Hudson Valley Pocantico Hills, NY | $88,361,473 | $19,006,453 |
New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc Boston, MA | $58,526,477 | $13,569,592 |
Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation Hamden, CT | $2,880,357 | $12,511,714 |
The Fort Ticonderoga Association Inc Ticonderoga, NY | $22,583,346 | $10,084,437 |
The Josef And Anni Albers Foundation Inc Bethany, CT | $32,115,057 | $7,525,828 |