Jamestown Historical Society
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Jamestown Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jamestown, Rhode Island, registered in 1967, with $168,536 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 156, Jamestown, RI, 02835 EIN 05-6017148 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2023)
$169K
▲ 43.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$129K
Net assets
$1.6M
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.
B
—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 Jamestown 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 rating151 mo reserves · +24% 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 Jamestown Historical Society: 151 mo reserves · +24% 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 Jamestown 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Jamestown Historical Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 156, Jamestown, RI, 02835
- City
- Jamestown
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $80K (FY2013) to $169K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $632Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
23.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$632
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $168,536▲43.6% | $128,512▲81.1% | $1,616,960▲14.6% | $1,617,592▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $117,402▲40.6% | $70,944▲44.7% | $1,410,358▼11.4% | $1,410,358▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $83,491▲36.2% | $49,039▼17.4% | $1,592,024▲17.7% | $1,593,166▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,288▼25.2% | $59,398▼13.7% | $1,353,165▲9.9% | $1,355,516▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $81,906▼5.8% | $68,797▼1.4% | $1,231,752▲15.6% | $1,231,950▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $86,984▼9.5% | $69,803▼9.7% | $1,065,834▼5.5% | $1,066,368▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $96,132▲20.9% | $77,304▲10.1% | $1,127,738▲11.8% | $1,127,983▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $79,515▼22.7% | $70,234▲45.0% | $1,008,405▲4.2% | $1,008,732▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,849▲45.2% | $48,429▼31.1% | $968,057▲17.7% | $968,449▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $70,811▼11.3% | $70,328▼1.8% | $822,194▲1.8% | $822,194▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $79,832 | $71,634▲39.2% | $807,431▲9.7% | $807,431▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $51,455▲24.4% | $736,277▲9.3% | $736,277▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $41,356▼42.6% | $673,448▲0.1% | $673,448▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $72,108 | $672,629 | $672,629 | 990 |
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 · $300K total
26 grants to Jamestown Historical Society totaling $300K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Art - arts and culture (primary) | 2024 | $48,349 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Maintenance, preservation, and operation of the old jamestown windmill | 2024 | $6,838 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Arts and culture | 2023 | $28,612 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Maintenance, preservation, and operation of the old jamestown windmill | 2023 | $16,873 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $18,992 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Maintenance, preservation, and operation of the old jamestown windmill | 2022 | $6,773 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Program support | 2022 | $5,449 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating; program support | 2021 | $18,988 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Maintenance, preservation, and operation of the old jamestown windmill | 2021 | $6,456 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating | 2020 | $16,836 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating | 2020 | $16,836 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Maintenance, preservation, and operation of the old jamestown windmill | 2020 | $6,408 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $903 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jamestown Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jamestown Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-6017148, based in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jamestown Historical Society's EIN?
- Jamestown Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-6017148.
- How much revenue does Jamestown Historical Society report?
- Jamestown Historical Society reported $168,536 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jamestown Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Jamestown Historical Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jamestown Historical Society (EIN 05-6017148) 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.