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EIN 01-0211530

Maine Historical Society (MHS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
37
City
Portland
State
Maine
Year formed
1822
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
The Maine Historical Society preserves the heritage and history of Maine.
Total revenues
$1,763,789
2023
Total expenses
$2,724,841
2023
Total assets
$14,627,996
2023
Num. employees
37
2023

Program areas at MHS

Operation and maintenance of Historical research librarythe Maine Historical Society web site is part of all major programs.
Operation of the museum store
Operation and maintenance of the wadsworth longfellow house (a historic structure) and museum

Who funds Maine Historical Society (MHS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The PD Merrill Charitable TrustGeneral Support$110,000
Maine Community FoundationHistorical Societies & Historic Preservation$37,130
Leon Levy Foundation / White Shelby Et Al TteeA Grant To Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose.$30,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $336,295

Personnel at MHS

NameTitleCompensation
Andrew SmahaChief Financial Officer
Steve BromageExecutive Director
Allie MatthewsDirector of Finance and Business Development
Christina TraisterDirector of Institutional Advancement
Cindy MurphyOffice Manager
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for MHS

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,320,676
Program services$375,982
Investment income and dividends$186,656
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$221,823
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-341,348
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,763,789

Form 990s for MHS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-02-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-09-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Sam L Cohen Foundation
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $37,130 from Maine Community Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Leon Levy Foundation / White Shelby Et Al Ttee
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
489 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
Metro area
Portland-South Portland, ME
County
Cumberland County, ME
Website URL
mainehistory.org/ 
Phone
(207) 774-1822
Facebook page
mainehistory 
Twitter profile
@mainehistory 
IRS details
EIN
01-0211530
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1822
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
Central organization
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