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Nonprofit · EIN 02-6013170

HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · HAMPTON, NH 03843

Financials

$81K$44K2023$74K$39K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2025990$74,447$39,394$35,053$527,540$0$527,540
October 31, 2024990-EZ$81,491$44,232$37,259$492,486$0$492,486
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,699
Membership dues
$2,635
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$26,341
Net gain from sales of assets
$956
Net income from fundraising events
$5,914
Net income from gaming
$12,493
Other revenue
$18,407

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,853
Occupancy
$19,652
Depreciation
$6,982
Program services (functional)
$36,256
Management and general (functional)
$3,138

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$492,487
Total assets, end of year
$527,540
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$527,540
Land, buildings and equipment
$205,219
Publicly traded securities
$258,395
Net assets without donor restrictions
$527,540
Gross receipts
$78,634
Employees
0
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1925
State of legal domicile
NH

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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lori CotterPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Pat BushwayVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Ed BaechtoldTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
Amy HansenCo-Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mike ComposTrustee
Trustee or director
6$0
Gary GrashowTrustee
Trustee or director
6$0
Mary Ann NelliganCo-Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Heidi TaracenaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Betty MooreTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Tracey DewhurstTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jenne DemacTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Ellen OrlafTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lori CotterPresident15$0
Pat BushwayVice President4$0
Ed BaechtoldTreasurer6$0
Amy HansenCo-Secretary1$0
Mike ComposTrustee8$0
Gary GrashowTrustee6$0
Mary Ann NelliganCo-Secretary3$0
Heidi TaracenaTrustee1$0
Betty MooreTrustee15$0
Tracey DewhurstTrustee2$0
Larry MarsolaisTrustee1$0
Brian AkerleyTrustee1$0
Jenne DemacTruste1$0
Ella OrlafTrustee1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1601, HAMPTON, NH 03843-1601
In care of
% B F MOORE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lori Cotter, 168 Mill Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862
Signed the 990
Ed Baechtold, Treasurer
Phone
(603) 929-0781

Mission

The mission of the Hampton Historical Society is to increase public knowledge and understanding of the history and cultural heritage of the town of Hampton, New Hampshire, from its earliest inhabitants to the present generation. We will communicate that history through an active museum, educational programs, and a resource library.

990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Operate the Tuck Museum at 40 Park Avenue in Hampton, NH. Museum is open to the public at no charge. Assist visitors with tours and research. School tours offered to local schools at no charge, 307 children attended with teachers and parents. 1704 adults visited the museum during the year.
    Expenses $4,845
  • Maintain buildings and grounds of Museum, 7 buildings on 2 sites.
    Expenses $31,117
  • Programs and newsletters- offered programs to general public in areas of historic interest, provided newsletters to membership and general public thru mailings and website.
    Expenses $294

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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024October 31, 2025March 16, 2026990 on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2022October 31, 2023March 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
02-6013170
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
1938
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$527,540
Income (IRS master file)
$78,634

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990October 2025$74,447$39,394$527,540XML
990-EZOctober 2024$81,491$44,232$492,486XML
990-EZOctober 2023–––IRS
990October 2022–––IRS
990-EZOctober 2021–––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 02-6013170).

Questions about HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

What is the EIN of HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 02-6013170.
Is HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1938.
Are donations to HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HAMPTON 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 HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Lori Cotter.
Who are the officers and directors of HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $74,447, expenses of $39,394 and total assets of $527,540 at year end.

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