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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7073772

CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129

Financials

$37K$82K2023$60K$160K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$59,796$159,535-$99,739$48,008$0$48,008
December 31, 2023990-EZ$36,670$82,215-$45,545$147,747$0$147,747
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,250
Membership dues
$7,090
Program service revenue
$44,236
Investment income
$220
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,888
Printing, publications and postage
$6,336
Other expenses
$149,311
Program services (functional)
$138,453

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$147,747
Total assets, end of year
$48,008
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$48,008
Cash, savings and investments
$48,008
Gross receipts
$59,796

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Amanda ZettelPresident1$0
Richie BanerjiVice President1$0
Chris DoggettTreasurer1$0
Darrell VillaruzSecretary1$0
Marley Wright KandaDirector0.5$0
Tiffany RiddleDirector0.5$0
Pippa NavaDirector0.5$0
Chris RemmesDirector0.5$0
Emily KishDirector0.5$0
Ryan GavinDirector0.5$0
Lisa HaDirector0.5$0
Bridget O'ConnorDirector0.5$0
Molly SternDirector0.5$0
Nancy LibermanDirector0.5$0
Noelle DyeDirector0.5$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joe ForesiDirector0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Amanda ZettelPresident1$0
Richie BanerjiVice President1$0
Chris DoggettTreasurer1$0
Darrell VillaruzSecretary1$0
Marley Wright KandaDirector0.5$0
Tiffany RiddleDirector0.5$0
Pippa NavaDirector0.5$0
Chris RemmesDirector0.5$0
Emily KishDirector0.5$0
Ryan GavinDirector0.5$0
Lisa HaDirector0.5$0
Bridget O'ConnorDirector0.5$0
Molly SternDirector0.5$0
Nancy LibermanDirector0.5$0
Noelle DyeDirector0.5$0
Joe ForesiDirector0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 290074, CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129-0202
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
14 Green St, Charlestown MA 02129
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
John Lee, 14 Green St, Charlestown MA 02129
Signed the 990-EZ
Chris Doggett, Treasurer
Phone
(617) 306-5205

Mission

To preserve Charlestown's historic character by protecting the historic architecture and landscape, advocating for preservation, guiding responsible development and educating people about the unique character of our community.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Charlestown Peace Park renovation reflects CPS's commitment to the community and restoration of historical green space preservation. Project stewardship was transferred to the City of Boston with a return of remaining funds.
    Expenses $104,667
  • Historical House Tour to provide greater awareness of historical significance of homes in Charlestown and encourage preservation of history.
    Expenses $15,805
  • Bunker Hill 250 Commemoration. Charlestown is preparing to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and is a significant public opportunity to raise historical and preservation awareness of its history.
    Expenses $11,297 · grants $12,000
  • House Markers recognize and educate the community of historical significance of homes. Markers are places on homes after research and education assistance by Charlestown Preservation Society.
    Expenses $4,894
  • Charlestown Preservation Park maintenance, including adding electrical & irrigation. Park is public use in the center of town.
    Expenses $1,790

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
23-7073772
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$48,008
Income (IRS master file)
$59,796

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2013
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$59,796$159,535$48,008IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$36,670$82,215$147,747XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: John Lee
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: John Lee
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 23-7073772).

Questions about CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC is 23-7073772.
Is CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
Are donations to CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION 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 CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION 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 CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC?
The 990-N for 2020 names John Lee.
Who are the officers and directors of CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHARLESTOWN PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $59,796, expenses of $159,535 and total assets of $48,008 at year end.

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