Amherst Historical Society is located in Amherst, MA. The organization was established in 1947. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amherst 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, Amherst Historical Society generated $56.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF AMHERST BY MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A MUSEUM OF AMHERST HISTORY, OFFERING LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS, AND MAKING ACQUISITIONS OF AMHERST ARTIFACTS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Barnhill President | 0.5 | $0 | |
| Ann Tweedy Vice President | 0.5 | $0 | |
| Elizabeth Larson Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | |
| Rebecca Fricke Clerk | 0.5 | $0 | |
| Michelle Bernet Cutting Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | |
| Mark Roblee Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,798 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,873 | 
| Membership dues | $11,315 | 
| Investment income | $13,282 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 | 
| Other Revenue | $48 | 
| Total Revenue | $56,316 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 | 
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $18,751 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $26,149 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $29,624 | 
| Total expenses | $74,524 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $24,389 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $359,812 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,801 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | $358,011 |