LYME HISTORIANS INC

EIN: 222848393 501(c)(3)

LYME, NH

Total Revenue
$148,832
Total Expenses
$40,894
Total Assets
$1,173,663
Net Assets
$1,172,163
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
NH
Principal Officer
BILL MURPHY
Phone
6037952508
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LYME HISTORIANS INC, founded in 1961, is a small nonprofit that reported $149K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 389% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $108K, a strong 73% operating margin.

Mission

THE LYME HISTORIANS, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1961 WITH THE PURPOSE OF HELPING TO DOCUMENT THE TOWN'S HISTORY, KEEPING IT ALIVE AND RELEVANT TO THE PRESENT DAY BY MAINTAINING EXHIBITS AND COLLECTIONS AND ACQUIRING BOOKS, MAPS, DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS PERTAINING TO LYME, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $34,319 Revenue: $190

THE LYME HISTORIANS MOVED INTO THE CHURCHILL/MELVIN HOUSE AT 15 MAIN STREET, LYME, NEW HAMPSHIRE IN FALL OF 2016. THE MUSEUM EXHIBITS IN 4 ROOMS; 2 ROOMS OF WHICH FEATURE REVOLVING EXHIBITS AND 2...

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THE LYME HISTORIANS MOVED INTO THE CHURCHILL/MELVIN HOUSE AT 15 MAIN STREET, LYME, NEW HAMPSHIRE IN FALL OF 2016. THE MUSEUM EXHIBITS IN 4 ROOMS; 2 ROOMS OF WHICH FEATURE REVOLVING EXHIBITS AND 2 MORE WITH PERMANENT EXHIBITS. AN ENTRANCE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING ALLOWS A VIEW TO FOUR HISTORIC AREAS OF THE TOWN: THE LYME CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, THE HORSE SHEDS, THE OLD JAIL HOUSE AND THE OLD LYME PLAIN CEMETERY. THROUGH THE GENEROUS DONATION OF A LYME RESIDENT, WE RECEIVED TITLE TO THE CHESLEY SCHOOLHOUSE, A BEAUTIFULLY KEPT ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE IN LYME CENTER. THE SCHOOLHOUSE HAS MANY OF ITS ORIGINAL FEATURES INCLUDING OLD SCHOOL DESKS AND AN "IN-HOUSE" OUTHOUSE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,693

2025 WAS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE LYME HISTORIANS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE SUMMER AND FALL WE HOSTED OVER 200 VISITORS TO EXHIBITS AND EVENTS AT OUR MAIN STREET AND CHESLEY SCHOOL MUSEUMS. OUR...

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2025 WAS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE LYME HISTORIANS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE SUMMER AND FALL WE HOSTED OVER 200 VISITORS TO EXHIBITS AND EVENTS AT OUR MAIN STREET AND CHESLEY SCHOOL MUSEUMS. OUR APRIL ANNUAL MEETING DREW AN AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 60 RESIDENTS TO A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE 1938 HURRICANE THAT PUMMELED NEW ENGLAND. SPEAKER STEVE LONG GAVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE HURRICANE'S IMPACT ON LYME, INCLUDING THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF LOGS STORED AND MILLED AT POST POND. AS IN YEARS PAST, THE HISTORIANS HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL PORCH PARTY OVER THE SUMMER THAT ATTRACTED MANY RESIDENTS FOR CONVERSATION AND LEARNING. WE EXPANDED THE CONCEPT TO INCLUDE "PORCH CHATS" WHERE A BOARD MEMBER WAS AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS ANYTHING OF INTEREST TO A VISITOR WHILE ENJOYNG A COOL DRINK AND COOKIE. WE CONTINUED OUR SECOND SATURDAY SERIES WHERE SEVERAL LONG TIME LYME RESIDENTS DISCUSSED THEIR OWN SMALL TOWN LIFE EXPERIENCES GROWING UP IN TOWN. IN LATE SUMMER, WE HOSTED OUR FIRST OUTDOOR SING-A-LONG, WHERE GUESTS JOINED AN ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIAN IN SINGING A RANGE OF SONGS SPANNING 150 YEARS OF AMERICAN HISTORY. IN THE FALL, WE DECORATED THE MUSEUM FOR HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES AND WERE GENEROUS DONATORS OF CANDY FOR CHILDREN OF THE COMMUNITY. THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON WAS A WELL- ATTENDED WASSAIL PARTY WHERE SINGING WAS ONCE AGAIN FRONT AND CENTER AS GUESTS CAROLED TO THE MUSIC OF OUR ESTES PUMP ORGAN.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $133,578
Program Service Revenue $190
Investment Income $11,168
Other Revenue $3,896
TOTAL REVENUE $148,832

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $36,012
Other Expenses $40,894
TOTAL EXPENSES $40,894

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $148,832 $30,451 +3.9%
Expenses $40,894 $43,064 -0.1%
Net Income $107,938 $-12,613 -9.6%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

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
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARGARET CALDWELL BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK COLBERG TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE FANT BOARD MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK GOULD BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA HAYES BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB MEYER VICE-PRESIDE 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAIR MULLIGAN BOARD MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM TURKINGTON SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE WADSWORTH BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL MURPHY PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer
$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 $148,832 $40,894 $1,173,663 $107,938
2024 $30,451 $43,064 $1,026,752 $-12,613
2023 $29,404 $46,263 $1,010,821 $-16,859
2022 $31,772 $42,425 $998,076 $-10,653
2021 $48,071 $31,222 $1,075,919 $16,849
2020 $42,891 $44,611 $1,034,949 $-1,720
2019 $138,248 $28,771 $1,001,136 $109,477
2018 $131,447 $31,843 $873,553 $99,604
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