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EIN 51-0179845

Bedford Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Bedford
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1893
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Bedford Historical Society maintains local historical records and artifacts, presents educational programs, supports students, and provides community outreach.
Total revenues
$55,915
2023
Total expenses
$97,956
2023
Total assets
$1,285,414
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Bedford Historical Society

Maintains Historical records and museum artifacts relating to town's history. Provides access for researchers, residents and families of prominent citizens.
Presents 6 educational programs of historic interest at general meetings of Society and publishes 7 newsletters annually and provides direct support to community students through the use of awards and scholarships.
Provides community outreach through exhibts of Society artifacts in various public buildings, preparation of articles and photographs for publication and for programs for schools and senior citizens

Personnel at Bedford Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Don CoreyDirector
Lee VordererBoard$0
Jan HumphreyTreasurer$0
Paul PurchiaVice President$0
Thomas KinzerPresident$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Bedford Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$44,035
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$36,632
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-26,424
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,672
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$55,915

Form 990s for Bedford Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-05-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-09-03990View PDF
2019-122020-10-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 22, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
March 29, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
16 S Rd
Bedford, MA 01730
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Middlesex County, MA
Website URL
bedfordmahistory.org/ 
Phone
(781) 275-7276
IRS details
EIN
51-0179845
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1893
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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