Berlin & Coos County Historical Society
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Berlin & Coos County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berlin, New Hampshire, registered in 1992, with $253,308 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 52, Berlin, NH, 03570 EIN 02-0442414 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$253K
▲ 74.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$83K
Net assets
$729K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Berlin & Coos County Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating106 mo reserves · +67% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Berlin & Coos County Historical Society: 106 mo reserves · +67% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Berlin & Coos County Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Berlin & Coos County Historical Society: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 52, Berlin, NH, 03570
- City
- Berlin
- State
- New Hampshire
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $54K (FY2020) to $253K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $729K
Operating margin
67.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$729K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$729K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $253,308▲74.7% | $82,679▼4.0% | $728,667▲0.8% | $728,667▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $144,959▲3.2% | $86,118▼7.9% | $722,984▲46.2% | $722,984▲46.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,514▲7.5% | $93,498▲87.2% | $494,432▲10.5% | $494,432▲10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $130,737▲144% | $49,933▲27.5% | $447,416▲22.0% | $447,416▲22.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $53,519 | $39,159 | $366,612 | $366,612 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $20K total
1 grant to Berlin & Coos County Historical Society totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | To complete rehabilitation of the maynesboro stud barn | 2021 | $20,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Berlin & Coos County Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Berlin & Coos County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 02-0442414, based in Berlin, New Hampshire. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Berlin & Coos County Historical Society's EIN?
- Berlin & Coos County Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 02-0442414.
- How much revenue does Berlin & Coos County Historical Society report?
- Berlin & Coos County Historical Society reported $253,308 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Berlin & Coos County Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Berlin & Coos County Historical Society C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Berlin & Coos County Historical Society (EIN 02-0442414) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.