Civic Intelligence

Lyme Historians Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 22-2848393

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 12, 2020

Organization ProfileLYMEHISTORIANS.WORDPRESS.COM
PO Box 41Lyme, NH 03768

(603) 795-2508

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

97th percentile

79%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

74th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

5.2%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets19th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,001,136

Up $127,583 (+15%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$999,936

Up $127,583 (+15%) from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$1,200

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

Up

$138,248

Up $6,801 (+5.2%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$28,771

Down $3,072 (-9.6%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$109,477

Up $9,873 (+9.9%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth74th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $595,974Liabilities 2015: $1,200Net Assets 2015: $594,7742015Assets 2016: $709,947Liabilities 2016: $1,200Net Assets 2016: $708,7472016Assets 2017: $779,366Liabilities 2017: $1,200Net Assets 2017: $778,1662017Assets 2018: $873,553Liabilities 2018: $1,200Net Assets 2018: $872,3532018Assets 2019: $1,001,136Liabilities 2019: $1,200Net Assets 2019: $999,9362019Assets 2020: $1,034,949Liabilities 2020: $1,200Net Assets 2020: $1,033,7492020Assets 2021: $1,075,919Liabilities 2021: $1,200Net Assets 2021: $1,074,7192021Assets 2022: $998,076Liabilities 2022: $1,200Net Assets 2022: $996,8762022Assets 2023: $1,010,821Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,010,8212023

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$1,001,136
Liabilities$1,200
Net Assets$999,936
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $587,991Expenses 2015: $21,567Net Income 2015: $566,4242015Revenue 2016: $144,554Expenses 2016: $28,861Net Income 2016: $115,6932016Revenue 2017: $114,538Expenses 2017: $45,119Net Income 2017: $69,4192017Revenue 2018: $131,447Expenses 2018: $31,843Net Income 2018: $99,6042018Revenue 2019: $138,248Expenses 2019: $28,771Net Income 2019: $109,4772019Revenue 2020: $42,891Expenses 2020: $44,611Net Income 2020: -$1,7202020Revenue 2021: $48,071Expenses 2021: $31,222Net Income 2021: $16,8492021Revenue 2022: $31,772Expenses 2022: $42,425Net Income 2022: -$10,6532022Revenue 2023: $29,404Expenses 2023: $46,263Net Income 2023: -$16,8592023

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$138,248
Expenses$28,771
Net Income$109,477
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 12, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$152,546
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To research the history of lyme and share it with residents and others. To preserve documents, records, photographs, maps and other relevant artifacts. To cultivate an appreciation of the town's history and how it informs the present.

The lyme historians, inc. Was founded in 1961 with the purpose of helping 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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$710,857$706,553▼ $4,304
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$74,365$172,376▲ $98,011
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$79,880$109,970▲ $30,090
Inventories for Sale or Use$6,563$6,373▼ $190
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,888$5,864▲ $3,976
Total Assets$873,553$1,001,136▲ $127,583
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,200$1,200→ $0
Total Liabilities$1,200$1,200→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$667,801$667,107▼ $694
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$204,552$332,829▲ $128,277
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$872,353$999,936▲ $127,583
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$873,553$1,001,136▲ $127,583

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$398,109$50,442$356,424
Land$218,579-$218,579
Other Land Buildings$89,865$2,239$92,104

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$12,120--$12,120-
2017$12,120---$12,120
2016$2,000$10,120--$12,120
2015-$2,000--$2,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay36th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rob MeyerFacilities Committee Chair
Jane FantMuseum Committee Chair
Steve AldenPresident
Laurie WadsworthVice President
Adair MulliganAt Large
Allan NewtonAt Large
Bill MurphyAt Large
Frank GouldAt Large
Lara DwyerAt Large
Nancy WrayAt Large
Susan MustyAt Large
Tom TurkingtonAt Large
Barbara NewtonSecretary
Susanne SimonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$126,678
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$8,157
Other Revenue
$3,413
All Other Contributions
$118,873
Change in Net Assets
$109,477
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$28,771
Total Fundraising Expense$306
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$10,647--$10,647
Depreciation Depletion$9,954--$9,954
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,630-$2,630
Office Expenses$1,375$34-$1,409
Conferences and Meetings--$306$306
Other Expenses$117--$117
Total Functional Expenses$25,801$2,664$306$28,771
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
Security Deposit$1,200
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Supporters may purchase memberships entitling them to receive a quarterly newsletter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Board members and officers are elected at the organization's annual meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The board has authorized the treasurer to review and sign the 2019 form 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lyme Historians Inc
EIN
22-2848393
Phone
6037952508
Address
PO BOX 41, LYME, NH 03768

Signing Officer

Name
Nancy Wray
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6037952508
Signed
2020-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steve Alden
Formed
1961
Legal Domicile
Nh
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
0
Volunteers
26

Preparer

Firm
Kayen & Liepmann Pc
Address
PO BOX 1, NORWICH, VT 05055-0001
Preparer
Suzanna K Liepmann CPA
Phone
8026491689
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0IN 2017, LYME HISTORIANS RECEIVED THE TITLE TO A BEAUTIFULLY KEPT ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE IN LYME CENTER, A GENEROUS DONATION FROM A RESIDENT AND LYME HISTORIAN MEMBER. THE SCHOOLHOUSE HAS MANY, IF NOT ALL, OF ITS ORIGINAL FEATURES INCLUDING OLD SCHOOL DESKS. IN 2018, THERE WAS A GRAND OPENING WITH TWO LYME RESIDENTS THAT ATTENDED THE SCHOOL. THERE WERE SEVERAL DONATIONS OF BOOKS, PHOTOS AND OTHER ITEMS RELATED TO THE SCHOOLHOUSE. THE SCHOOLHOUSE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE LATE SPRING TO EARLY FALL.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE LYME HISTORIANS SPONSOR EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING AN ANNUAL MEETING WITH A GUEST SPEAKER, HISTORIC TOURS SUCH AS THE CELLAR HOLE PROJECT AND LYME PLAIN CEMETERY WITH ACTORS AS PROMINENT LYME HISTORIC FIGURES. THE CELLAR HOLE PROJECT MAPS THE AREA OF THE CELLAR HOLE AND RESEARCHES OWNERSHIP IN THE TOWN OF LYME. THE LYME HISTORIANS ARCHIVE HISTORIC DOCUMENTS INCLUDING OLD JOURNALS, DEEDS, PHOTOGRAPHS, MAPS, VITAL RECORDS FROM LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CHURCHES, AND AN EVER-EXPANDING COLLECTION OF GENEALOGY RECORDS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SUPPORTERS MAY PURCHASE MEMBERSHIPS ENTITLING THEM TO RECEIVE A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE ELECTED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD HAS AUTHORIZED THE TREASURER TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE 2019 FORM 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,001,136
Liabilities
$1,200
Net assets
$999,936
Revenue
$138,248
Expenses
$28,771
Net income
$109,477
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.00$1.01$0.03$0.05$0.02
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.03$0.04$0.01
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.08$0.00$1.07$0.05$0.03$0.02
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.03$0.00$1.03$0.04$0.04$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.14$0.03$0.11
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.87$0.00$0.87$0.13$0.03$0.10
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.78$0.00$0.78$0.11$0.05$0.07
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.00$0.71$0.14$0.03$0.12
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.60$0.00$0.59$0.59$0.02$0.57