Nonprofit · EIN 05-6010240
LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Also known as 7243404 7243412
Tax-exempt · L COMPTON, RI 02837
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $317,449 | $390,040 | -$72,591 | $3,160,549 | $26,075 | $3,134,474 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $401,753 | $326,426 | $75,327 | $2,887,245 | $14,447 | $2,872,798 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $242,654
- of which government grants
- $1,000
- Membership dues
- $24,515
- Program service revenue
- $6,267
- Investment income
- $71,246
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,132
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,414
- Other revenue
- -$2,718
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,926
- Other salaries and wages
- $72,356
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $174,136
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,754
- Occupancy
- $13,158
- Depreciation
- $15,984
- Program services (functional)
- $297,129
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,991
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,920
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,887,245
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,160,549
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,075
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,134,474
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $268,879
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,712,789
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,996,742
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,137,732
- Gross receipts
- $350,030
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1937
- State of legal domicile
- RI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjory OToole | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $90,926 |
| Helen Richmond Webb | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jane Lorch | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Shelley Bowen | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Fred Bridge | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Bartlett Brownell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Richard Lisle | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| J William Middendorf Jr | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Christopher Rawson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carolyn Montgomery | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Steers | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Paul Suttell | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Caroline Wordell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Menoche | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| George Kilborn | Asst Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Lubar | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Juanita Goulart | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rowan Acebes | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Charles Truslow | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Marc D Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| David Goodall | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ashley E Sparks | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjory OToole | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $87,405 |
| Caroline Wordell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Steers | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Paul Suttell | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rowan Acebes | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Charles Truslow | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Richard Menoche | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Juanita Goulart | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carolyn Montgomery | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Fred Bridge | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Shelley Bowen | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Richard Lisle | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Christopher Rawson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| J William Middendorf Jr | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Helen Richmond Webb | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jane Lorch | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bartlett Brownell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| George Kilborn | Asst Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Lubar | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 548 W MAIN RD, L COMPTON, RI 02837-1123
- In care of
- % BART BROWNELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Steven Lubar, PO Box 577, Little Compton, RI 02837
- Signed the 990
- BART BROWNELL, Treasurer
- Phone
- (401) 635-4035
- Website
- www.littlecompton.org
- Return prepared by
- Katharine H Leary CPA Inc
Mission
Preservation of historical buildings, artifacts, and related community education.
Program accomplishments
- The Sakonnet History project is an ongoing effort to work with Indigenous knowledge keepers to research, preserve, and share the history of the Sakonnet Wampanoag. Now in its public-facing phase, the Sakonnet History projects offers regular Indigenous programming at the Little Compton Historical Society and is developing two new exhibits, scheduled to open in June 2025 and two new local history books focused on the history and culture of the Sakonnet people. The estimated attendance for related programming in 2024 is 1000 people, with a documented online audience of 30,000.Expenses $199,514
- Museum Program: The organization collects, preserves, and presents early landmarks of historical significance to the Town of Little Compton for the education and enrichment of the community. LCHS maintains historic buildings including Wilbor House, Friends Meeting House, Archival Barn,19th Century Barn, 19th Century Carriage House, Peggotty Artist Studio, Peaked Top School, Corn Crib, Privy, and the Chicken Food Cookhouse. The collection includes approximately 13,000 objects, photos, and documents relating to the history of Little Compton.Expenses $56,237 · revenue $1,794
- Little Compton Connected: A Local Transportation Story was a special exhibition that explored the history of transportation in Little Compton from the time of the Sakonnet Wampanoag people to the present day. The exhibit focused on the connections that linked Little Compton with the outside world in ways that are surprising to us today because of Little Comptons current rural nature.Expenses $25,861
- Education Program: The organization runs youth summer camps, school programs, and adult programs that serve to educate the community about the history of Little Compton. The education program serves approximately 500 participants per year.Expenses $15,517 · revenue $4,473
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 05-6010240
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A82I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,160,549
- Income (IRS master file)
- $350,030
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $317,449 | $390,040 | $3,160,549 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $401,753 | $326,426 | $2,887,245 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $277,571 | $273,428 | $2,536,118 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 05-6010240).
Questions about LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 05-6010240.
- Is LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
- Are donations to LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Steven Lubar.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,926 (Marjory OToole, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $317,449, expenses of $390,040 and total assets of $3,160,549 at year end.
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