Association For Gravestone Studies in Greenfield, Massachusetts (MA)
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| Association For Gravestone Studies | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 112483378 |
| Name of Organization | Association For Gravestone Studies |
| Address | 101 Munson St Ste 108, Greenfield, MA 01301-9675 |
| Activities | Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code, Other cultural or historical activities, Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc. |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 03/1979 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 12/2013 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $162,829 |
| Amount of Income | $109,109 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $107,059 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2013: $109,109 (it was $99,879 in 2012)
| Association For Gravestone Studies: | $109,109 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $168,548 |
Assets in 2013: $162,829 (it was $160,150 in 2012)
| This organization: | $162,829 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $659,643 |
Expenses in 2013: $91,826
| This organization: | $91,826 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $121,005 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 1.2
| This organization: | 1.2 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.4 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 12.4%
| Association For Gravestone Studies: | 12.4% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 50.1% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $95,073 | $97,225 | $107,059 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $6,154 | $8,470 | $13,328 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $40,200 | $41,437 | $32,662 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $44,067 | $43,634 | $44,471 |
| Investment income | $2,137 | $2,190 | $0 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $865 | $1,358 | $1,228 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $3,427 | $4,012 | $3,278 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $2,562 | $2,654 | $2,050 |
| Other revenue | $1,650 | $136 | $15,370 |
| Total expenses | $100,759 | $99,530 | $91,826 |
| Total net assets | $156,829 | $160,150 | $162,829 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-5,686 | $-2,305 | $15,233 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $162,515 | $156,829 | $144,917 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $5,626 | $2,679 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $160,150 | $178,062 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $156,829 | $160,150 | $162,829 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $156,829 | $160,150 | $162,829 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public support | $480,707 |
| Subtotal | $480,707 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $263,210 |
| Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | $217,497 |
| Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Less | $0 |
| Amounts received from disqualified persons | $0 |
| Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support | $0 |
| Total support | $505,977 |
| Public support | $480,707 |
| Subtotal | $10,770 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $10,770 |
| Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income | $14,500 |
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| Organizations performing similar types of work | |||||
| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Phillips Memorial Char Tr For Historic Preservation, Coolidge Lawrence Ttee | 230 Congress St, Boston, MA 02110-2409 | MA | 1998-11 | $2,287,837 |
| 2 | Wenham Historical Association & Museum Inc | 132 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984-1520 | MA | 1953-02 | $1,226,536 |
| 3 | Sandwich Historical Society | 129 Main St, Sandwich, MA 02563-2233 | MA | 1956-02 | $723,480 |
| 4 | Scituate Historical Society | PO BOX 276, Scituate, MA 02066-0276 | MA | 1943-08 | $544,370 |
| 5 | Wellesley Historical Society Inc | 229 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481-3105 | MA | 1966-08 | $468,061 |
| 6 | Topsfield Historical Society | PO BOX 323, Topsfield, MA 01983-0523 | MA | 1971-10 | $463,504 |
| 7 | Vilna Shul Boston Center For Jewish Culture Inc, Steven Greenberg | 18 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114-3711 | MA | 1992-03 | $327,221 |
| 8 | The Hanover Historical Society | PO BOX 156, Hanover, MA 02339-0156 | MA | 1995-07 | $185,529 |
| 9 | South End Historical Society Inc | 532 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118-1463 | MA | 1969-04 | $177,405 |
| 10 | Shirley-Eustis House Association | 33 Shirley St, Roxbury, MA 02119-2725 | MA | 1933-02 | $172,300 |
| 11 | Sheffield Historical Society | PO BOX 747, Sheffield, MA 01257-0747 | MA | 1974-01 | $109,347 |
| 12 | Truro Historical Society | PO BOX 486, Truro, MA 02666-0486 | MA | 1969-04 | $81,091 |
| 13 | Sherborn Community Center Foundation Inc | PO BOX 2, Sherborn, MA 01770-0002 | MA | 1986-10 | $71,158 |
| 14 | Western Hampden Historical Society Inc | PO BOX 256, Westfield, MA 01086-0256 | MA | 1950-09 | $53,703 |
| 15 | Townsend Historical Society Inc | PO BOX 95, Townsend, MA 01469-0095 | MA | 1972-09 | $53,045 |
| 16 | Waters Farm Preservation Inc | 4 Uxbridge Rd, Sutton, MA 01590-1702 | MA | 1994-07 | $42,236 |
| 17 | Oakes Ames Memorial Hall Association | PO BOX 34, North Easton, MA 02356 | MA | 1944-12 | $42,022 |
| 18 | Shelburne Historical Society Inc | PO BOX 86, Shelburne Fls, MA 01370-0086 | MA | 1973-03 | $36,471 |
| 19 | Black Tavern Historical Society Of Dudley Ma | Po Box 1804 Dudley Hill, Dudley, MA 01571 | MA | 1984-03 | $24,309 |
| 20 | Billerica Historical Preservation Corporation | 2 Sylvan Rd, Billerica, MA 01821-5202 | MA | 1995-04 | $0 |
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