Historic Northampton Inc

Organization Overview

Historic Northampton Inc is located in Northampton, MA. The organization was established in 1941. 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 09/2021, Historic Northampton Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historic Northampton 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 09/2021, Historic Northampton Inc generated $601.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $373.3k during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE NORTHAMPTON'S PAST AND TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY (SEE SCHEDULE O) IN THE EXPLORATION OF OUR NATURAL, MATERIAL, AND SOCIAL HISTORY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE THREE-YEAR PROJECT TO RESTORE, STABILIZE AND OPEN THE CIRCA 1805 BARN TO THE PUBLIC, HISTORIC NORTHAMPTON WORKED WITH CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS TO CONDUCT A TECHNICAL AND FEASIBILITY STUDY. THE FOLLOWING TASKS WERE ACCOMPLISHED: DETERMINED THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY WITH STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS AND TIMBER FRAMERS; EXPLORED OPTIONS FOR A NEW FOUNDATION; DETERMINED LOCATION AND UPGRADES OF MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL NEEDS; SURVEYED THE SITE PLAN; AND DEVELOPED ARCHITECTURAL AND EXHIBIT DRAWINGS FOR PROGRAM AND EVENT FUNCTIONS, THE DISPLAY OF ARTIFACTS AND ACCESSIBILITY.


DURING THE COVID-19 CLOSURE HISTORIC NORTHAMPTON MADE IMPROVEMENTS THAT WILL RESULT IN BETTER ACCESS TO MUSEUM COLLECTIONS FOR THE PUBLIC. THE COLLECTIONS STORAGE ROOM HOUSING THE PHOTOGRAPH, EPHEMERA AND RESEARCH MATERIALS WAS REDESIGNED. NEW SHELVING, NEW FLAT FILES AND FILING CABINETS ALLOW FOR MORE STORAGE SPACE FOR THE MOST FREQUENTLY REQUESTED RESEARCH MATERIALS. THE IMPROVED SPACE SETS THE STAGE FOR INVENTORYING AND SHIFTING FILE FOLDERS TO NEW BOXES REDUCE OVERCROWDING AND DIGITIZING THE FILE FOLDER SUBJECT HEADINGS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS ONLINE. AT THE SAME TIME, THE MUSEUM ENTERED INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ARGUS TO UPGRADE ITS COLLECTIONS DATABASE AND TRANSFER ITS DIGITAL COLLECTIONS RECORDS. THIS PROCESS WILL ALLOW MUSEUM STAFF TO STANDARDIZE SEARCH TERMS TO MAKE DATA MORE SEARCHABLE AND TO BEGIN WORK ON A MORE ROBUST ONLINE PORTAL. THE NEW PORTAL WILL ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO DOWNLOAD PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES AND COLLECTION ITEMS AND SHARE INFORMATION ELECTRONICALLY.


HISTORIC NORTHAMPTON COLLECTED AND PRESERVED NORTHAMPTON'S PAST AND ENGAGED THE COMMUNITY IN THE EXPLORATION OF OUR NATURAL, MATEIRAL, AND SOCIAL HISTORY. HISTORIC NORTHAMPTON HOSTED OR CO-SPONSORED 45 PROGRAMS - PUBLIC TALKS, EVENTS OR WALKING TOURS - FROM OCTOBER 2020 TO SEPTEMBER 2021. THE MUSEUM CO-SPONSORED READING FREDERICK DOUGLASS TOGETHER AND THE PREMIERE OF SELF-EVIDENT EDUCATION'S EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS ABOUT SOJOURNER TRUTH AND ELIZABETH FREEMAN. THE MUSEUM CO-HOSTED FILM SCREENINGS OF COMMANDMENT 613, A DOCUMENTARY FILM ABOUT RESTORING SCROLLS THAT WERE SAVED IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA DURING THE SHOAH AND BORDERLAND: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BLANCHE AMES AMES. THE MUSEUM'S WALKING TOUR SERIES INCLUDED TOURS OF HAWLEY STREET, THE WILLIAMSBURG DAM SITE, THE MILL RIVER, THE FORMER STATE HOSPITAL GROUNDS AND TWO GREENWAYS. PUBLIC TALKS INCLUDED THE FLOOD OF 1936, DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY IN 19TH-CENTURY NORTHAMPTON AND THE HADLEY DEED OF 1660.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laurie Sanders
Co-Director
$61,962
Elizabeth Sharpe
Co-Director
$61,962
Amanda Herman
Vice President
$0
Tom Riddell
Treasurer
$0
Elizabeth Stone
President
$0
Kim Graham
Treasurer "past"
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$5,792
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$558,682
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$564,474
Total Program Service Revenue$21,176
Investment income $41,152
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$25,293
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$424
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $601,085

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Historic Northampton Inc has recieved totaling $104,966.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Falcon Fund Foundation

Garden City, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES CONTRIBUTION

$100,000
Zoe Foundation U-I-T Silas W Kopf

Northampton, MA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$2,000
Florence Savings Charitable Fndn Inc

Florence, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$1,966
Living Springs Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$1,000
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