Program areas at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
The Center presents a variety of educational programs to school and tour groups and the general public inluding a free summer camp, monthly documentary films, a speaker series, walking tours, lectures, craft and cooking classes, as well as special events such as festivals and conferences. Our exhibits include a permanent exhibit and 2-4 gallery exhibits developed and presented annually. We have an ongoing community documentation project conducting and transcribing oral history interviews with members of the fishing community.Additionally, we maintain a digital archive of scanned photographs and documents from the fishing community. We also host fishing community events and industry meetings.Program expenses include staff time, program supplies, printing, graphics design, honoraria for presenters, and other related expenses.
Who funds New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Laura Orleans | Executive Director | | 2022-11-22 |
Allison Meyette | Collections and Community Engagement Manager | | 2022-11-22 |
Brendan Mitchell | Board Chairman | $0 | 2024-05-13 |
Cynthia Stiglitz | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
Nancy Harding | Vice Chairman | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $337,843 | $201,917 | 67.3% |
Program services | $25,774 | $22,270 | 15.7% |
Investment income and dividends | $65 | $62 | 4.8% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $-7,108 | $-16,792 | 57.7% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $4,097 | $7,603 | -46.1% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $360,671 | $215,060 | 67.7% |
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Data update history
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from The CHT Foundation August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
CampsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 2052
- New Bedford, MA 02741
- Metro area
- Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- County
- Bristol County, MA
- Website URL
- fishingheritagecenter.org/Â
- Phone
- (508) 993-8894
IRS details
- EIN
- 47-2147308
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2014
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A54: History Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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