Nonprofit · EIN 47-2147308
NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $375,109 | $365,586 | $9,523 | $365,790 | $193,400 | $172,390 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $340,998 | $422,635 | -$81,637 | $191,903 | $28,758 | $163,145 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $360,671 | $255,504 | $105,167 | $310,734 | $61,274 | $249,460 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $301,034
- of which government grants
- $70,303
- Membership dues
- $37,701
- Program service revenue
- $74,820
- Investment income
- $2,221
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,990
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $9,024
- Other revenue
- -$2,966
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $64,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $95,795
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $183,646
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,495
- Occupancy
- $17,207
- Travel
- $4,686
- Depreciation
- $377
- Program services (functional)
- $306,600
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,658
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,328
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $191,903
- Total assets, end of year
- $365,790
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $193,400
- Net assets, end of year
- $172,390
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $327
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $129,865
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $42,525
- Gross receipts
- $433,618
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Dubois | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Harding | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Ed Sylvia | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Kelsey | Secretary Outgoing Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Cassie Canastra | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Judy Farrar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Frank | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mike Pol | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Pagliuca | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Charles Smiler | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stacy Alexander-Nevells | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Yasmine Andre Blatchley | Secretary Incoming Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kaylen Quintin Duquette | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassie Canastra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Judy Farrar | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| David Frank | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Pol | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Pagliuca | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Smiler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacy Alexander-Nevells | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brendan Mitchell | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Harding | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Ed Sylvia | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Kelsey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Frank | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Judy Farrar | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Pagliuca | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Pol | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cassie Canastra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Harding | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Brendan Mitchell | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Debra Kelsey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cynthia Stiglitz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 38 BETHEL STREET, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-6280
- In care of
- % LAURA ORLEANS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- PO Box 2052, New Bedford MA 02741
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jeff Dubois, 43 Smith Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Phillip Mello, 46 Crystal Spring Road, Mattaposett MA 02739
- Signed the 990
- JEFF DUBOIS, Board Chairman
- Phone
- (508) 993-8894
- Return prepared by
- Lisa Aldrich CPA PC
Mission
Sharing the story of New Bedfords fishing community with the world, the Fishing Heritage Center documents and preserves the history and culture of the fishing industry, maintains a public archive, produces exhibits and presents a wide range of public programs and events.
Program accomplishments
- The Center presents a variety of educational programs to school and tour groups and the general public inluding a free summer camp, monthly documentary films, a speaker series, walking tours, lectures, craft and cooking classes, as well as special events such as festivals and conferences. Our exhibits include a permanent exhibit and 2-4 gallery exhibits developed and presented annually. We have an ongoing community documentation project conducting and transcribing oral history interviews with members of the fishing community. Additionally, we maintain a digital archive of scanned photographs and documents from the fishing community. We also host fishing community events and industry meetings. Program expenses include staff time, program supplies, printing, graphics design, honoraria for presenters, and other related expenses.Expenses $306,600 · revenue $74,820
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 | 990 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
- 47-2147308
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $365,790
- Income (IRS master file)
- $433,618
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $375,109 | $365,586 | $365,790 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $340,998 | $422,635 | $191,903 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $360,671 | $255,504 | $310,734 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $215,060 | $233,582 | $228,593 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Phillip Mello | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 47-2147308).
Questions about NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC is 47-2147308.
- Is NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER 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 NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jeff Dubois.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $375,109, expenses of $365,586 and total assets of $365,790 at year end.
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