Pilgrim Society is located in Plymouth, MA. The organization was established in 1973. 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, Pilgrim Society employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pilgrim 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 12/2023, Pilgrim Society generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $844.4k 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 FOSTER GREATER AWARENESS OF THE PILGRIMS AND EARLY PLYMOUTH COLONY AS A COMPLEX NARRATIVE OF AMERICA'S BEGINNINGS, AND OF PLYMOUTH'S EVOLVING HISTORIES, THROUGH PRESERVATION, EXHIBITION AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AS A MUSEUM AND LIBRARY, THE PILGRIM SOCIETY PRESERVES HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC, AND SPONSORS MULTIPLE EVENTS THAT FOSTER PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Alosi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Benjamin Brewster Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Therese Murray Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Linda Coombs Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Judy Fosdick Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Peter L Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $16,915 | 
| Fundraising events | $22,623 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $40,620 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $806,787 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $886,945 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $139,070 | 
| Investment income | $85,346 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $38,392 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,401 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $47,983 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,201,137 | 
| 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 | $304,393 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $25,408 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $24,711 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $11,410 | 
| Office expenses | $17,441 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| 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 | $99,938 | 
| Insurance | $21,365 | 
| All other expenses | $71,885 | 
| Total functional expenses | $844,364 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $891,741 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $263,275 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,428 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $35,664 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,010,921 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,197,947 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $167,324 | 
| Total assets | $7,575,300 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,843 | 
| 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 | $7,933 | 
| Total liabilities | $110,776 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,083,206 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,381,318 | 
| 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 | $7,575,300 |