EIN 04-2312840

Wellesley Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Wellesley Historical Society serves as the historical resource center for the town of Wellesley. It provides educational programs, collects, interprets and displays materials pertaining to the history of the town and its people. Its mission is to inspire public involvement in and appreciation of it. The society continues to archive over 15,000 photographs, slides and similar materials, and holds over 9,000 artifacts such as furniture, art, commemorative items, period costumes, maps, plans, civil war library, lace embroidery collections and natural his.
Total revenues
$209,961
2023
Total expenses
$157,145
2023
Total assets
$1,471,981
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Wellesley Historical Society

To continue the process to archive over 15,000 photographs, slides and similar materials and hold over 9,000 artifacts such as furniture, art, commemorative items, period costumes, maps, plans, civil war library, lace embroidery collections and natural history specimens. Answer research inquiries, provide exhibits, lectures and walking tours. Provide scholarships to local students needing assistance to pursue a college education. Provide unpaid internship positions to individuals who helped prepare the organization's education programs and assist with the collections projects.

Who funds Wellesley Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Haynes Family FoundationFurtherance of Charitable Goals$20,000
The Boston Foundation (TBF)Operating Support/annual Fund$7,492
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$5,400

Personnel at Wellesley Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Amanda FisherFormer Executive Director$43,523
Taylor KallochExecutive Director$38,186
Dennis ViechnickiTreasurer$0
Jared ParkerVice President / Director$0
Bill MordanPast Treasurer$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Wellesley Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$106,536
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$5,595
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,450
Net income from fundraising events$95,380
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$209,961

Form 990s for Wellesley Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-01-30990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Haynes Family Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,504 from The Boston Foundation (TBF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
229 Washington St
Wellesley, MA 02481
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Norfolk County, MA
Website URL
wellesleyhistoricalsociety.org/ 
Phone
(781) 235-6690
IRS details
EIN
04-2312840
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
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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