READING ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY

EIN: 046116066 501(c)(3)

Reading, MA

Total Revenue
$23,208
Total Expenses
$9,879
Total Assets
$667,586
Net Assets
$667,586
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1916
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
Virginia Blodgett
Phone
7819442957
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

READING ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY, founded in 1916, is a micro nonprofit that reported $23K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $13K, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

Maintaining the National Historic Register 1694 saltbox house called Parker Tavern and the lifestyle of the families and Town during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries by collecting preserving and presenting historical artifacts through programs and events.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Reading 3rd grade students came to the Parker Tavern as a field trip. The tour includes information relevant to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in History and Social Science for Grade 3...

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Reading 3rd grade students came to the Parker Tavern as a field trip. The tour includes information relevant to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in History and Social Science for Grade 3: Native Americans, Colonial lifestyle, land and environment.

Program 2
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

The Reading Antiquarian Society participated in a variety of Town-wide events: Arts Festival, Street Faire, Friends and Family Day. At each event we displayed various artifacts of life in Reading...

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The Reading Antiquarian Society participated in a variety of Town-wide events: Arts Festival, Street Faire, Friends and Family Day. At each event we displayed various artifacts of life in Reading during the 17th to 19th centuries and educated visitors about the Parker Tavern and the Reading Antiquarian Society.

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Parker Tavern was open to the public, free of charge, for tours of the building and grounds every Sunday 2-5pm from the beginning of May to the end of October. New special exhibits were changed and...

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Parker Tavern was open to the public, free of charge, for tours of the building and grounds every Sunday 2-5pm from the beginning of May to the end of October. New special exhibits were changed and presented during that time. For example: Farming in Reading; the Process of archiving new acquisitions; and Rev 250: maps and events and the new Colonial and Revolutionary markers in the Laurel Hill Cemetery.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,712
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $17,496
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $23,208

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,588
Other Expenses $9,879
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,879

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $23,208 $21,002 +0.1%
Expenses $9,879 $9,293 +0.1%
Net Income $13,329 $11,709 +0.1%
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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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
15

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
4
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Virginia D Blodgett President 6
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Everett A Blodgett Treasurer 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellen Terry Secretary 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Barsotti Asst. Treasurer 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cherrie Dubois Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine M Keller Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $23,208 $9,879 $667,586 $13,329
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