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Nonprofit · EIN 04-3480870

GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GLOUCESTER, MA 01930

Financials

$716K$871K2023$709K$821K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$709,464$821,031-$111,567$2,319,973$538,312$1,781,661
September 30, 2024990$715,715$871,155-$155,440$2,474,789$581,561$1,893,228
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$425,697
of which government grants
$19,000
Membership dues
$86,643
Program service revenue
$188,353
Investment income
$26,765
Net rental income
$24,299
Net income from fundraising events
$4,154
Net income from sales of inventory
$40,196
Other revenue
$68,649

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$115,385
Other salaries and wages
$270,204
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$428,957
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,100
Accounting fees
$11,250
Occupancy
$10,472
Depreciation
$91,954
Program services (functional)
$524,925
Management and general (functional)
$236,832
Fundraising (functional)
$59,274

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,474,789
Total assets, end of year
$2,319,973
Total liabilities, end of year
$538,312
Net assets, end of year
$1,781,661
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,755,290
Publicly traded securities
$253,922
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,628,287
Net assets with donor restrictions
$153,374
Gross receipts
$773,816
Employees
20
Volunteers
80
Year formed
1999
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL DEKOSTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$115,385
GEOFFREY RICHONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DAISY NELL COLLINSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY SULLIVANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANN HOCHBERGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY MCLAUCHLANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RACHEL BAGENSTOSEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
NINA FLETCHERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GENO MONDELLODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JACK CLARKEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LEE CUNNINGHAMDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY JANE MCGLENNONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TRINA ABBOTTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MARCI CORNELL-FIESTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES BRAGG JRTreasurer
Officer
1$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM TAYLORDirector
Officer
1$0
CYRUS BENTVICE CHAIR
Officer
1$0
ALFRED FICHERASecretary
Officer
1$0
PAUL HOROVITZChairman
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL DEKOSTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$120,000
WILLIAM TAYLORDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY SULLIVANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ALFRED FICHERADirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANN HOCHBERGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY MCLAUCHLANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
HOLLY MCGLENNON TREATDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
NINA FLETCHERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
SARA REMSENDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GENO MONDELLODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES BRAGG JRTreasurer
Officer
1$0
GEOFFREY RICHONPresident
Officer
1$0
DAISY NELL COLLINSONCLERK
Officer
1$0
CYRUS BENTVICE CHAIR
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
23 HARBOR LOOP, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5004
In care of
% GEOFFREY H RICHON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMES BRAGG JR, 23 HARBOR LOOP, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
Signed the 990
JAMES BRAGG JR, Treasurer
Phone
(978) 281-0470
Return prepared by
HARVEY & MARTIN PLLC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE STUDENTS AND VISITORS TO VALUE MARINE SCIENCE, MARITIME HERITAGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH HANDS-ON EDUCAITON AND EXPERIENCES

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A MARINE RAILWAY, HISTORIC COLLECTION OF BUILDINGS, MUSEUM, MARITIME SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER, WORKING WATERFRONT AND DOCKS AS A HISTORIC SITE FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATING VISITORS AND STUDENTS ABOUT THE CULTURAL HISTORY OF GLOUCESTER AND ITS FISHING INDUSTRY
    Expenses $353,003 · revenue $126,664
  • YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON MARITIME TRAINING AND MARINE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE (S.T.E.M.) ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION KNOWN AS OCEAN EXPLORERS, MARITIME APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, AND COASTAL EXPLORERS.
    Expenses $88,025 · revenue $31,585
  • PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON OFFERING RICH CULTURAL EXPERIENCES TO THE COMMUNITY THAT FOSTER A CONNECTION TO GLOUCESTER'S MARITIME HERITAGE AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS, INCLUDING PUBLIC EDUCATION, SITE INTERPRETATION, AND EVENTS LIKE GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL, LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS.
    Expenses $83,897 · revenue $30,104

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-3480870
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,319,973
Income (IRS master file)
$773,816

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
March 11, 2024
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2023

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
990September 2025$709,464$821,031$2,319,973XML
990September 2024$715,715$871,155$2,474,789XML
990September 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 04-3480870).

Questions about GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC

What is the EIN of GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC is 04-3480870.
Is GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
Are donations to GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GLOUCESTER MARITIME 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 GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC 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 GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC 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 GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JAMES BRAGG JR.
Who are the officers and directors of GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,385 (MICHAEL DEKOSTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $709,464, expenses of $821,031 and total assets of $2,319,973 at year end.

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