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EIN 04-6064739

Canton Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Canton
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1893
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Canton Historical Society utilizes a collection of rare artifacts and archives to serve members and visitors through programs, events, research requests, and a museum. They preserve town artifacts and archives while researching local history and disseminating historic information about the town of Canton. Additionally, they offer programs such as restoration and preservation of the David and Abigail Tilden house.
Total revenues
$13,842
2023
Total expenses
$20,747
2023
Total assets
$686,280
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Canton Historical Society

Preservation of town artifacts and archives, researching of local history, dissemination of historic informaton about the town of Canton.
Restoration and preservation of the david and abigail tilden house.

Personnel at Canton Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
M Elena GillespieTreasurer$0
George ComeauDirector , President / Director , Vice President / George Comeau Director$0
Carol MunsonDirector , Secretary$0
Paul MitcheroneyPresident$0
Wallace GibbsDirector , Vice President$0

Financials for Canton Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,046
Program services$3,785
Investment income and dividends$2,011
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$13,842

Form 990s for Canton Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1400 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Norfolk County, MA
Website URL
cantonhistorical.org/ 
Phone
(781) 615-9040
IRS details
EIN
04-6064739
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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