Rehoboth Beach Historical Society is located in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Rehoboth Beach Historical Society employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rehoboth Beach 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, Rehoboth Beach Historical Society generated $225.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $295.1k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE HISTORY OF REHOBOTH BEACH; TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOCIETY'S AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF REHOBOTH BEACH; TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, RELICS AND ARTIFACTS FOR DISPLAY AND RESEARCH; TO FOSTER INTEREST AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA'S HISTORIC PAST AMONG RESIDENTS AND VISITORS; TO ENCOURAGE THE RECOGNITION, PRESERVATION AND/OR RESTORATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND SITES IN REHOBOTH BEACH; AND TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORY, CULTURE, ARCHITECTURE AND SPECIAL CHARACTER OF REHOBOTH BEACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF REHOBOTH BEACH AND IMPLEMENT HISTORICAL PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Archibald Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Melissa Clink Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Marjorie Biles Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Gerry Beaulieu Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 | 
| Barry Brandt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Carl Pierce Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $18,240 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $272,752 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $290,992 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $89 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $42,460 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,198 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $225,241 | 
| 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. | $60,000 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $39,261 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,200 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $44,892 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,865 | 
| Office expenses | $9,754 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $18,172 | 
| Travel | $557 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $369 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,703 | 
| Insurance | $11,139 | 
| All other expenses | $164 | 
| Total functional expenses | $295,118 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,661 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $68,371 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| 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 | $3,687 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,485,357 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,694,076 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $670 | 
| 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 | $9,527 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $10,197 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,604,391 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,488 | 
| 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 | $1,694,076 |