Nonprofit · EIN 31-1778941
NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM
Also known as VIOLETTE PAUL E
Tax-exempt · WARNER, NH 03278
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $203,072 | $254,857 | -$51,785 | $3,475,354 | $10,876 | $3,464,478 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $267,875 | $275,578 | -$7,703 | $3,394,464 | $10,630 | $3,383,834 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $186,524 | $238,613 | -$52,089 | $3,316,896 | $5,185 | $3,311,711 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $57,492
- Membership dues
- $24,645
- Program service revenue
- $23,944
- Investment income
- $117,119
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $42,727
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,517
- Other revenue
- $4,517
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,750
- Other salaries and wages
- $67,671
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $164,246
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,172
- Occupancy
- $22,956
- Depreciation
- $32,858
- Program services (functional)
- $196,760
- Management and general (functional)
- $58,097
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,394,464
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,475,354
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,876
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,464,478
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $623,096
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,403,178
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,421,429
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $43,049
- Gross receipts
- $204,666
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 29
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gifford | Director of Programming Highest-paid employee | 40 | $83,750 |
| Peter Leberman | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Marc A Violette | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Davidson | Treasurer and Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Bigford | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Milliken | Secretary and Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Erle Pierce | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Rand King | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Stafford | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Sargeant | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Milliken | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gifford | Director of Programming Highest-paid employee | 40 | $72,000 |
| Melanie Stringer | Director of Administration Key employee | 40 | $49,231 |
| Marc A Violette | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Bigford | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Erle Pierce | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Rand King | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Stafford | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Sargeant | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Leberman | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Adam Davidson | Treasurer and Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Milliken | Secretary and Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gifford | Interim Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $59,803 |
| Laura French | Executive Director Former | 40 | $24,514 |
| Erle Pierce | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Sargeant | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Rand King | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Hatfield | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Perkins | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas S Hatfield | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marc A Violette | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Bigford | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Milliken | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Violette | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Leberman | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Adam Davidson | Treasurer and Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 444, WARNER, NH 03278-0444
- In care of
- % PETER LEBERMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Peter Leberman, 45 Bog Rd Unit D3, Concord, NH 03303
- Signed the 990
- PETER LEBERMAN, Chairman of the Board
- Phone
- (603) 456-2234
- Website
- www.nhtelephonemuseum.org
- Return prepared by
- Pleasant Lake Accounting PLLC
Mission
Acquire, maintain, preserve and exhibit artifacts of antique telephones and related communications equipment to document the history and legacy of the telecommunications industry and its effect on society and deliver innovative, mission driven, public education programs.
Program accomplishments
- Create, maintain, and operate a museum for the benefit of the public as to the history of the communications industry and provide related public education programs.Expenses $196,760 · revenue $23,944
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
- 31-1778941
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,475,354
- Income (IRS master file)
- $204,666
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $203,072 | $254,857 | $3,475,354 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $267,875 | $275,578 | $3,394,464 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $186,524 | $238,613 | $3,316,896 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $142,111 | $231,626 | $3,278,681 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 31-1778941).
Questions about NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM is 31-1778941.
- Is NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM 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 HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM 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 HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM 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 HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Peter Leberman.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,750 (Graham Gifford, Director of Programming).
- How much revenue does NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $203,072, expenses of $254,857 and total assets of $3,475,354 at year end.
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