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EIN 04-3348881

New Bedford Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
New Bedford
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
New Bedford Historical Society documents and celebrates the history, legacy, and presence of African Americans, Cape Verdeans, Native Americans, West Indians, and other people of color in New Bedford. They present information of historical significance to local public schools and offer educational programs for the benefit of the public.
Total revenues
$118,794
2023
Total expenses
$389,130
2023
Total assets
$236,839
2023
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at New Bedford Historical Society

Presented information of Historical significance to local public schools and presented other educational programs for the benefit of the public.

Who funds New Bedford Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Southcoast Community FoundationNew Bedford Fishing Heritage Center$42,500
National Writing Project CorporationGrants To Other Organizations To Support Local and National Programs$34,500
Island FoundationNew Bedford Historical Society$15,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at New Bedford Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Lee BlakePresident$0
Carl CruzClerk$0
Rayana GraceTreasurer$0
Jackie RamosVice President$0

Financials for New Bedford Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$113,723
Program services$5,040
Membership dues$3,500
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$31
Total revenues$118,794

Form 990s for New Bedford Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-02990EZView PDF
2022-122023-08-15990View PDF
2021-122022-09-19990EZView PDF
2020-122021-08-10990EZView PDF
2019-122020-09-23990EZView PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $34,500 from National Writing Project Corporation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Toby Wintrub Charitable Foundation
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $42,500 from Southcoast Community Foundation
October 11, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
21 Seventh St
New Bedford, MA 02740
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
County
Bristol County, MA
Website URL
nbhistoricalsociety.org/ 
Phone
(508) 979-8828
IRS details
EIN
04-3348881
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1978
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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