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Nonprofit · EIN 04-6053896

DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DOVER, MA 02030

Financials

$61K$28K2023$68K$31K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$68,089$30,699$37,390$193,567$4,209$189,358
December 31, 2023990-EZ$61,189$28,114$33,075$156,177$4,209$151,968
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$45,304
Investment income
$2,885
Net gain from sales of assets
$11,156
Net income from sales of inventory
$645
Other revenue
$8,099

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$20,729
Printing, publications and postage
$3,081
Other expenses
$6,889
Program services (functional)
$30,699

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$156,177
Total assets, end of year
$193,567
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,209
Net assets, end of year
$189,358
Cash, savings and investments
$193,567
Gross receipts
$68,089

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELEANOR HERDEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/INTERIM SECRETA0$0
KEVIN SHALEEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/CARYL FARM0$0
LAINA SWINYEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE0$0
HEATHER HODGSON DEPAOLATREASURER0$0
ELIZABETH FALLONFISHER BARN/PUBLICITY0$0
STUART SWINYSAWIN MUSEUM0$0
TED KNOWLESWEBMASTER0$0
RICHARD WHITECOLLECTIONS0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEOFF SAUTERPRESIDENT0$0
LAINA SWINYVICE PRESIDENT0$0
HEATHER HODGSON DEPAOLATREASURER0$0
BETTY BRADYSECRETARY0$0
KEVIN SHALECARYL HOUSE/FISHER BARN0$0
STUART SWINYSAWIN MUSEUM0$0
TED KNOWLESWEBMASTER0$0
RICHARD WHITECOLLECTIONS0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 534, DOVER, MA 02030-0534
In care of
% JAMES E MARBLE
Signed the 990-EZ
STUART SWINY, DIRECTOR
Phone
(508) 785-1832
Return prepared by
WALD & COMPANY PC

Mission

MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE SAWIN MUSEUM, THE BENJAMIN CARYL HOUSE, AND THE FISHER BARN WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE SAWIN MUSEUM, THE BENJAMIN CARYL HOUSE, AND THE FISHER BARN WHICH ARE OPEN TO THEPUBLIC.
    Expenses $30,699

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
04-6053896
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$193,567
Income (IRS master file)
$68,089

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
August 14, 2023
Reinstated
Effective May 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
990-EZDecember 2024$68,089$30,699$193,567XML
990-EZDecember 2023$61,189$28,114$156,177XML

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 04-6053896).

Questions about DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 04-6053896.
Is DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
Are donations to DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $68,089, expenses of $30,699 and total assets of $193,567 at year end.

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