Nonprofit · EIN 23-7300040
BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · BRIDGTON, ME 04009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $157,307 | $158,436 | -$1,129 | $1,509,201 | $4 | $1,509,197 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $201,999 | $140,492 | $61,507 | $1,510,478 | $152 | $1,510,326 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $225,412 | $143,962 | $81,450 | $1,449,004 | $185 | $1,448,819 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,532
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $1,037
- Investment income
- $73,938
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,720
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$61
- Other revenue
- $1,800
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $73,930
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $79,577
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,921
- Occupancy
- $34,127
- Depreciation
- $3,593
- Program services (functional)
- $126,577
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,750
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,109
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,510,478
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,509,201
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,509,197
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $738,278
- Publicly traded securities
- $727,328
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,509,197
- Gross receipts
- $157,662
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONYA ALLEN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD COSHOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JON EVANS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KRISSY KARLSSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES OBERG | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY STONE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONYA ALLEN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD COSHOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JON EVANS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KRISSY KARLSSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES OBERG | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY STONE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BONNIE TRAFFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONYA ALLEN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICHARD COSHOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JON EVANS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KRISSY KARLSSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES OBERG | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BONNIE TRAFFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE WOLD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 44, BRIDGTON, ME 04009-0044
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JON EVANS
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD COSHOW, TREASURER
- Phone
- (207) 647-3699
- Website
- HTTP://BRIDGTONHISTORY.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- CHANDEL ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Program accomplishments
- TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PRESERVE ARTIFACTS AND RECORDS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF BRIDGTON MAINE.Expenses $126,577
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7300040
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Suspense
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Charity of unknown status, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,509,201
- Income (IRS master file)
- $157,662
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $157,307 | $158,436 | $1,509,201 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $201,999 | $140,492 | $1,510,478 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $225,412 | $143,962 | $1,449,004 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $738,758 | $108,771 | $1,367,554 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 23-7300040).
Questions about BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 23-7300040.
- Is BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Charity of unknown status, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JON EVANS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $157,307, expenses of $158,436 and total assets of $1,509,201 at year end.
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