MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 510137906 501(c)(3)

MOUNT DESERT, ME

Total Revenue
$561,989
Total Expenses
$498,708
Total Assets
$882,121
Net Assets
$882,121
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1931
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
RANEY BENCH
Phone
2072769323
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1931, is a small nonprofit that reported $562K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 66% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $499K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HISTORIES OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $505,224
Program Service Revenue $5,243
Investment Income $51,522
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $561,989

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $285,751
Fundraising Expenses $44,695
Program Expenses $296,788
Other Expenses $212,957
TOTAL EXPENSES $498,708

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $561,989 $338,884 +0.7%
Expenses $498,708 $349,784 +0.4%
Net Income $63,281 $-10,900 -6.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

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
8
$0
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BOB BELL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHAMILTON CLARK BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DRU COLBERT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA DURAND BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNNY HASS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM HORNER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
OKA HUTCHINS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARL KUSSEROW BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN LAWTON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DURLIN LUNT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MACDONALD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PANCOE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN PIERCE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VASSAR PIERCE VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNY ROGERS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK WHEELER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WILSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN WINTHROP BOARD MEMBER 0.50
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 $561,989 $498,708 $882,121 $63,281
2024 $338,884 $349,784 $810,338 $-10,900
2023 $278,809 $337,571 $776,955 $-58,762
2022 $130,217 $181,517 $802,252 $-51,300
2021 $297,327 $291,127 $932,182 $6,200
2020 $343,217 $357,090 $838,971 $-13,873
2019 $283,874 $236,714 $807,695 $47,160
2018 $257,549 $336,294 $733,240 $-78,745
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