Civic Intelligence

The Cambridge Historical Society

EIN 04-6032737 • 501(c)3 • Cambridge, MA

Profile

To foster and encourage the study of Cambridge history, and to provide educational resources and programs for the benefit of the community.

159 Brattle StreetCambridge, MA 02138

www.historycambridge.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-28%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$116,615

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 40.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets51st percentile

Assets

Down

$605,366

Down $68,511 (-10%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$10,057

Down $1,786 (-15%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$595,309

Down $66,725 (-10%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$290,178

Down $137,438 (-32%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$372,092

Up $100,595 (+37%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$81,914

Down $238,033 (-152%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2014: $619,778Liabilities 2014: $7,835Net Assets 2014: $611,9432014Assets 2015: $545,425Liabilities 2015: $862Net Assets 2015: $544,5632015Assets 2016: $450,187Liabilities 2016: $3,389Net Assets 2016: $446,7982016Assets 2017: $406,129Liabilities 2017: $7,318Net Assets 2017: $398,8112017Assets 2018: $340,945Liabilities 2018: $49,917Net Assets 2018: $291,0282018Assets 2019: $439,764Liabilities 2019: $3,964Net Assets 2019: $435,8002019Assets 2020: $495,770Liabilities 2020: $35,163Net Assets 2020: $460,6072020Assets 2021: $550,264Liabilities 2021: $33,989Net Assets 2021: $516,2752021Assets 2022: $485,162Liabilities 2022: $5,401Net Assets 2022: $479,7612022Assets 2023: $673,877Liabilities 2023: $11,843Net Assets 2023: $662,0342023Assets 2024: $605,366Liabilities 2024: $10,057Net Assets 2024: $595,3092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$605,366
Liabilities$10,057
Net Assets$595,309
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $194,390Expenses 2014: $229,481Net Income 2014: -$35,0912014Revenue 2015: $212,326Expenses 2015: $265,307Net Income 2015: -$52,9812015Revenue 2016: $274,482Expenses 2016: $338,385Net Income 2016: -$63,9032016Revenue 2017: $275,781Expenses 2017: $338,581Net Income 2017: -$62,8002017Revenue 2018: $264,804Expenses 2018: $330,443Net Income 2018: -$65,6392018Revenue 2019: $358,039Expenses 2019: $226,379Net Income 2019: $131,6602019Revenue 2020: $231,205Expenses 2020: $229,307Net Income 2020: $1,8982020Revenue 2021: $262,524Expenses 2021: $230,252Net Income 2021: $32,2722021Revenue 2022: $273,581Expenses 2022: $250,399Net Income 2022: $23,1822022Revenue 2023: $427,616Expenses 2023: $271,497Net Income 2023: $156,1192023Revenue 2024: $290,178Expenses 2024: $372,092Net Income 2024: -$81,9142024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$290,178
Expenses$372,092
Net Income-$81,914
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$605,366
Liabilities
$10,057
Net assets
$595,309
Revenue
$290,178
Expenses
$372,092
Net income
-$81,914
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.05$0.10$5.95$2.90$3.72$0.82
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.74$0.12$6.62$4.28$2.71$1.56
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.85$0.05$4.80$2.74$2.50$0.23
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.50$0.34$5.16$2.63$2.30$0.32
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.96$0.35$4.61$2.31$2.29$0.02
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.40$0.04$4.36$3.58$2.26$1.32
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.41$0.50$2.91$2.65$3.30$0.66
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.06$0.07$3.99$2.76$3.39$0.63
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.50$0.03$4.47$2.74$3.38$0.64
2015Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$5.45$0.01$5.45$2.12$2.65$0.53
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.20$0.08$6.12$1.94$2.29$0.35
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 19, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$404,155
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Cambridge Historical Society will act as a living repository for Cambridge's tradition and history. It will maintain any property entrusted to and accepted by the Society and collect, preserve, and interpret items of historical and antiquarian significance.

To foster and encourage the study of Cambridge history, and to provide educational resources and programs for the benefit of the community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$349,041$375,843▲ $26,802
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$247,001$143,893▼ $103,108
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$77,831$75,276▼ $2,555
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4$4→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$673,877$605,366▼ $68,511
Other Assets Total-$10,350-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$6,000$6,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,843$4,057▼ $1,786
Total Liabilities$11,843$10,057▼ $1,786
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$360,458$399,243▲ $38,785
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$301,576$196,066▼ $105,510
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$662,034$595,309▼ $66,725
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$673,877$605,366▼ $68,511

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1--
Other Land Buildings$1--
Land$1--
Equipment$1--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$319,800$107,975▲ $8,280$239,989$196,066
2023$133,272$262,259▲ $8,857$84,588$319,800
2022$152,644$39,641▼ $13,332$45,681$133,272
2021$131,328$44,200▲ $8,967$31,851$152,644
2020$130,039$15,314▲ $4,816$18,841$131,328
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Marieke Van DammeExecutive DirectorFT$116,615$116,615

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amy DevinPresident
Ed RodleyVice President
Bruce IrvingDirector
Douglas P BrownDirector
Frank KramerDirector
Heli MeltsnerDirector
Laura RobertsDirector
Marni ClippingerDirector
Michael KuchtaDirector
Virginia PyeDirector
Elizabeth Willard AdamsClerk
Lauren HarderTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$215,006
Program Service Revenue
$693
Investment Income
$32,970
Other Revenue
$41,509
All Other Contributions
$167,394
Change in Net Assets
$-81,914
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$255,638
Other Expenses$116,454
Total Fundraising Expense$25,833
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Comp Disqual Persons$118,818$0$0$118,818
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$58,307$46,646$11,662$116,615
Fees for Services Other$44,263$0$8,813$53,076
Payroll Taxes$10,103$8,082$2,020$20,205
Occupancy$18,442$0$0$18,442
Insurance$10,309$2,945$1,473$14,727
Office Expenses$8,588$0$0$8,588
Information Technology$3,448$3,447$0$6,895
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$4,347$0$4,347
Other Expenses$624$937$1,561$3,122
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,625$0$1,625
Advertising$35$0$0$35
Total Functional Expenses$278,048$68,211$25,833$372,092
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Rent Received in Advance$6,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Cambridge Historical Society
EIN
04-6032737
Phone
6175474252
Address
159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Doing Business As
History Cambridge

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Willard Adams
Title
Clerk
Phone
6175474252
Signed
2025-05-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amy Devin
Formed
1905
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
5
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Collins Accounting and Tax Associates
Address
101 Cambridge Street Suite 304, Burlington, MA 01803
Preparer
Keil Collins
Phone
9785513983
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 8B

“No committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A copy of the Federal 990 will be given to each director for review and discussion.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The Organization requires each new key employee, officer, or Director to review a copy of the Policy on Conflict of Interest and Disclosure of Certain Interest.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Board of Directors establishes the compensation for the Executive Director that are within the range of organizations similar in size and scope of History Cambridge.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Copy of the financial statements are attached to the Form PC which is filed with the Secretary of State and made available for public inspection. Also, copy of financial statements are available for public inspection upon request at the Organizations office: 159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Honoraria 450. 450. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting and Contract Help 51106. 42293. 0. 8813.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Miscellaneous 1520. 1520. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt V, Line 4

“Net assets with donor restrictions total $196,066 and are available for the following purposes: Curatorial Progams - $14,221; Public Programs - $108,265; Grounds and Gardens - $709; Permanent endowment funds of $72,871 included in the total are gifts - instruments requiring in perpetuity that the principal be invested and the income only be used for the maintenance of the Hooper-Lee Nichols House.”

Pt X, Line 2

“The Organization currently evaluates all tax positions, and makes a determination regarding the likelihood of those positions being upheld under review. The primary tax positions made by the Organization are the existence of unrelated business income tax and the Organizations status as a Tax-exempt Organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For the years presented, the Organization has not recognized any tax benefits or loss contingencies for uncertain tax positions based on this evaluation. All tax periods prior to fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities.”

Pt III, Line 4

“Collection consists of property entrusted to and accepted by the Society. The Organization allows the general public, scholars, historians, etc to gain entrance to extract relevant information from the Societys collections.”

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