MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 010211530 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PORTLAND, ME

Total Revenue
$1,930,396
Total Expenses
$3,008,296
Total Assets
$13,264,110
Net Assets
$12,759,394
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1822
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
STEPHEN BROMAGE
Phone
2077741822
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1822, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 56% operating deficit.

Mission

Maine Historical Society, founded in 1822, is a private non-profit whose mission is to preserve and share Maine's story. Based in Portland, we work closely with communities and partners throughout the state, and serve a statewide and global audience, reaching people interested in Maine throughout the world. Our core program areas include the Brown Research Library, the MHS Museum which includes the Wadsworth-Longfellow House (1785-6), and the Maine Memory Network (www.mainememory.net), our nationally recognized digital platform. Through these activities, MHS serves approximately 500,000 people each year on our campus, through outreach programs, and online.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,060,297 Revenue: $39,133

The Brown Research Library provides access to the most comprehensive collection of archival material related to Maine history and serves researchers, scholars, educators, students, genealogists, the...

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The Brown Research Library provides access to the most comprehensive collection of archival material related to Maine history and serves researchers, scholars, educators, students, genealogists, the general public, and professionals from many fields. Major recent acquisitions include the archives of the Central Maine Power Company, Bangor Theological Seminary, the Merrill Companies, Maine Medical Center, landscape architect Patrick Chasse, and architect Carol Wilson. We recently completed major collections initiatives related to our early Maine photography, Portland Press Herald, Glass Plate Negative, clothing, architecture, and Proprietors and Northeast Boundary collections. MHS also supports extensive scholarly and collections activities. We publish the scholarly journal Maine History with the History Department at the University of Maine and regularly host fellowships and scholarly forums. We also partner with and provide archival, curatorial, storage, and other services to individuals, institutions, and businesses

Program 2
Expenses: $1,020,898 Revenue: $157,149

The MHS Museum offers tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, changing exhibitions, and public programs that use Maine history to provide information, context, and perspective for issues of...

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The MHS Museum offers tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, changing exhibitions, and public programs that use Maine history to provide information, context, and perspective for issues of contemporary interest and concern. Recent major initiatives explored immigration, veterans' issues, Maine's food heritage and economy, Maine's evolving paper industry, and 13,000 years of Wabanaki presence in and stewardship of Maine. Each includes an exhibition, digital resources, extensive public programs delivered via Zoom, and educational resources that support remote learning. All are available online. Last year's exhibition, Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690-1940, explored Maine's fascination with true crime.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,171,887
Program Service Revenue $196,282
Investment Income $284,729
Other Revenue $277,498
TOTAL REVENUE $1,930,396

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,840,707
Fundraising Expenses $279,009
Program Expenses $2,081,195
Other Expenses $1,167,589
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,008,296

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,930,396 $2,888,722 -0.3%
Expenses $3,008,296 $2,964,067 +0.0%
Net Income $-1,077,900 $-75,345 +13.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
40
Volunteers
14

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$148,458
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Peter Merrill Chair 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Bourque 1st Vice Chair 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Drew Swenson 2nd Vice Chair 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Natalie Solotoff Treasurer 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tamara Risser Secretary 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Myron Beasley Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Christensen Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Damon Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Goodyear Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Hewins Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brent Hoots Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia Munsey Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Peacock Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Platz Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darren Ranco Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Reynolds Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Rouillard Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Sears Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacob Soley Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Webb Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy Woodcock Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Greene Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Sprague Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stacy Stitham Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Bromage Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$143,055 $5,403 $148,458
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,930,396 $3,008,296 $13,264,110 $-1,077,900
2024 $2,888,722 $2,964,067 $14,958,358 $-75,345
2023 $1,763,789 $2,724,841 $14,627,996 $-961,052
2022 $6,918,166 $2,663,326 $15,181,024 $4,254,840
2021 $2,642,638 $2,123,542 $13,012,568 $519,096
2020 $1,413,285 $2,164,938 $11,866,932 $-751,653
2019 $1,694,708 $2,190,023 $12,368,273 $-495,315
2018 $1,572,434 $2,145,469 $12,997,645 $-573,035
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