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EIN 05-6057099

Block Island Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Block Island
State
Rhode Island
Year formed
1942
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Block Island Historical Society procures and preserves objects and records pertaining to the history of Block Island, Rhode Island, and encourages and promotes the study of the island's history. In addition to this mission, it also operates a museum and gallery that exhibits artifacts of Block Island's history. The society runs a museum shop that educates visitors about the island's past. Along with this, the society is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the historic Woonsocket House through architectural, design work, and site work. It is based in Block Island, RI.
Related structure
Block Island Historical Society is a subordinate organization under Southeast Lighthouse Foundation.
Total revenues
$160,719
2023
Total expenses
$212,407
2023
Total assets
$1,650,947
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Block Island Historical Society

Preservation and maintenance of historic woonsocket house; architectural and design work as well as site work
Provide tours of historic sites on Block Island
Operate museum and gallery, exhibiting artifacts of Block Island history, run a museum shop that encourages the education of the history of Block Island

Who funds Block Island Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Bluestone FoundationCurrent Use for Charitable Purposes$2,000
David and Candace Weir FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes$1,000
The Driesman Charitable TrustUnrestricted$360
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Block Island Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Robert Champagne-WillisPresident$0
Shirlyne GobernTreasurer$0
Sharon LehmanSecretary$0
Martha BallVice President$0

Financials for Block Island Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$67,547
Program services$25,031
Investment income and dividends$47,924
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$260
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$10,658
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$9,299
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$160,719

Form 990s for Block Island Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2022-122023-10-24990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-10-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Bluestone Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Annenberg Foundation
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsOperates donor advised fundsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 79
Block Island, RI 02807
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
County
Washington County, RI
Website URL
blockislandhistorical.org/ 
Phone
(401) 466-2481
IRS details
EIN
05-6057099
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1942
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
Subordinate organization
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