Chatham Historical Society Inc
The mission of the chatham historical society is to inform and educate, present and future generations, about the history and culture of chatham and vicinity by collecting and …
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Atwood Museum is a private events venue, educational museum with exhibits, gallery, historical society, summer camp, and 18th century sea captain house. The mission of the Chatham Historical Society is to inform and educate present and future generations about the history and culture of Chatham and vicinity by collecting and preserving records of earlier generations and by exhibiting and interpreting art, artifacts, archives and places of historical interest. The Chatham Historical Society was organized in 1923. Three years later, the society acquired the Atwood House – a gambrel-roofed house built in 1752. Except for the addition of essential electricity, the old Atwood House is unchanged from when it was built and is furnished throughout as it was during the 18th …
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Mission
The mission of the chatham historical society is to inform and educate, present and future generations, about the history and culture of chatham and vicinity by collecting and preserving records of earlier generations and by exhibiting and interpreting art, artifacts, archives and places of historical interest.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Chatham Historical Society Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1926, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChatham Historical Society Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chatham, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1926 and has been operating for 100 years. Its EIN is 046045540. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $636K in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Chatham Historical Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 046045540. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Chatham Historical Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Chatham Historical Society Inc is located in Chatham, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1926 and has been active for 100 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chatham Historical Society Inc has $636K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chatham Historical Society Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $636K in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Chatham Historical Society Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Chatham Historical Society Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Atwood Museum is a private events venue, educational museum with exhibits, gallery, historical society, summer camp, and 18th century sea captain house. The mission of the Chatham Historical Society is to inform and educate present and future generations about the history and culture of Chatham and vicinity by collecting and preserving records of earlier generations and by exhibiting and interpreting art, artifacts, archives and places of historical interest. The Chatham Historical Society was organized in 1923. Three years later, the society acquired the Atwood House – a gambrel-roofed house built in 1752. Except for the addition of essential electricity, the old Atwood House is unchanged from when it was built... Chatham Historical Society Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1926.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $636K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Chatham Historical Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chatham Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 046045540, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (20)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 68 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1926
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chatham Historical Society Inc
- What is Chatham Historical Society Inc?
- Chatham Historical Society Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chatham, United States. Atwood Museum is a private events venue, educational museum with exhibits, gallery, historical society, summer camp, and 18th century sea captain house. The mission of the Chatham Historical Society is to inform and educate present and future generations about the history and culture of Chatham and vicinity by collecting and preserving records of earlier generations and by exhibiting and interpreting art, artifacts, archives and places of historical interest. The Chatham Historical Society was organized in 1923. Three years later, the society acquired the Atwood House – a gambrel-roofed house built in 1752. Except for the addition of essential electricity, the old Atwood House is unchanged from when it was built and is furnished throughout as it was during the 18th and 19th centuries. Over the years, museum galleries have been added to the original structure without affecting its integrity. As a result of the major expansion and renovation to the museum completed in 2005, there are now eleven galleries with both permanent exhibits and temporary exhibits. On the grounds are the mid-20th century Nickerson North Beach Camp, the Chatham School Bells display, and the Chatham Light Display, featuring the lantern house from Chatham’s twin light with its original Fresnel lens, which flashes its beam whenever the museum is open.
- When was Chatham Historical Society Inc founded?
- Chatham Historical Society Inc was founded in 1926.
- Who leads Chatham Historical Society Inc?
- Linda Cebula serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Chatham Historical Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Chatham, MA, United States.
- What is Chatham Historical Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chatham Historical Society Inc trustworthy?
- Chatham Historical Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Chatham Historical Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 046045540.
- What is Chatham Historical Society Inc's website?
- http://www.chathamhistoricalsociety.org