Lowell Historical Society in Lowell, Massachusetts (MA)
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| Lowell Historical Society | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 046069161 |
| Name of Organization | Lowell Historical Society |
| Address | PO BOX 1826, Lowell, MA 01853-1826 |
| Activities | Library |
| Subsection | Literary Organization |
| Ruling Date | 03/1971 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 04/2014 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $10,000 to $24,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year |
| Asset Amount | $147,832 |
| Amount of Income | $16,391 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $16,391 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2014: $16,391 (it was $14,335 in 2013)
| This organization: | $16,391 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $168,548 |
Assets in 2014: $147,832 (it was $145,606 in 2013)
| Lowell Historical Society: | $147,832 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $659,643 |
Expenses in 2014: $14,165
| This organization: | $14,165 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $121,005 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2014: 1.2
| Lowell Historical Society: | 1.2 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.4 |
Grants share in income in 2014: 39.7%
| This organization: | 39.7% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 50.1% |
Revenue for 2014
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $13,201 | $14,335 | $16,391 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $2,528 | $2,527 | $6,513 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $5,850 | $6,629 | $6,033 |
| Investment income | $2,443 | $4,152 | $2,662 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $2,380 | $1,027 | $1,183 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $2,380 | $1,027 | $1,183 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $13,492 | $12,757 | $14,165 |
| Total net assets | $144,028 | $145,606 | $147,832 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-291 | $1,578 | $2,226 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $144,319 | $144,028 | $145,606 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $145,606 | $147,832 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $144,028 | $145,606 | $147,832 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $144,028 | $145,606 | $147,832 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2014) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2010 - 2014) | |
| 2010 - 2014 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $40,247 |
| Subtotal Support | $40,247 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $40,247 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $0 |
| Total Support | $58,158 |
| Public Support | $40,247 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $17,911 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $0 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $9,878 |
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| Organizations performing similar types of work | |||||
| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Phillips Memorial Char Tr For Historic Preservation, Coolidge Lawrence Ttee | 230 Congress St, Boston, MA 02110-2409 | MA | 1998-11 | $2,287,837 |
| 2 | Wenham Historical Association & Museum Inc | 132 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984-1520 | MA | 1953-02 | $1,226,536 |
| 3 | Sandwich Historical Society | 129 Main St, Sandwich, MA 02563-2233 | MA | 1956-02 | $723,480 |
| 4 | Scituate Historical Society | PO BOX 276, Scituate, MA 02066-0276 | MA | 1943-08 | $544,370 |
| 5 | Wellesley Historical Society Inc | 229 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481-3105 | MA | 1966-08 | $468,061 |
| 6 | Topsfield Historical Society | PO BOX 323, Topsfield, MA 01983-0523 | MA | 1971-10 | $463,504 |
| 7 | Vilna Shul Boston Center For Jewish Culture Inc, Steven Greenberg | 18 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114-3711 | MA | 1992-03 | $327,221 |
| 8 | The Hanover Historical Society | PO BOX 156, Hanover, MA 02339-0156 | MA | 1995-07 | $185,529 |
| 9 | South End Historical Society Inc | 532 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118-1463 | MA | 1969-04 | $177,405 |
| 10 | Shirley-Eustis House Association | 33 Shirley St, Roxbury, MA 02119-2725 | MA | 1933-02 | $172,300 |
| 11 | Sheffield Historical Society | PO BOX 747, Sheffield, MA 01257-0747 | MA | 1974-01 | $109,347 |
| 12 | Truro Historical Society | PO BOX 486, Truro, MA 02666-0486 | MA | 1969-04 | $81,091 |
| 13 | Sherborn Community Center Foundation Inc | PO BOX 2, Sherborn, MA 01770-0002 | MA | 1986-10 | $71,158 |
| 14 | Western Hampden Historical Society Inc | PO BOX 256, Westfield, MA 01086-0256 | MA | 1950-09 | $53,703 |
| 15 | Townsend Historical Society Inc | PO BOX 95, Townsend, MA 01469-0095 | MA | 1972-09 | $53,045 |
| 16 | Waters Farm Preservation Inc | 4 Uxbridge Rd, Sutton, MA 01590-1702 | MA | 1994-07 | $42,236 |
| 17 | Oakes Ames Memorial Hall Association | PO BOX 34, North Easton, MA 02356 | MA | 1944-12 | $42,022 |
| 18 | Shelburne Historical Society Inc | PO BOX 86, Shelburne Fls, MA 01370-0086 | MA | 1973-03 | $36,471 |
| 19 | Black Tavern Historical Society Of Dudley Ma | Po Box 1804 Dudley Hill, Dudley, MA 01571 | MA | 1984-03 | $24,309 |
| 20 | Billerica Historical Preservation Corporation | 2 Sylvan Rd, Billerica, MA 01821-5202 | MA | 1995-04 | $0 |
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