MYSTIC VALLEY RAILWAY SOCIETY INC
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $84K · expenses $87K · assets $1.1M
- EIN
- 23-7105636
- Address
- PO BOX 365486, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-0009
- Website
- www.mysticvalleyrs.org
- NTEE code
- A82Z
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- February 1971 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Educational - Transportation/Railway
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 27 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
27 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Rylko | President | 2010-2025 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Judy Berson-Hoyt | Treasurer | 2015-2025 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy Roney | Clerk | 2014-2025 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy Rabonitwz | Vice President | 2023-2025 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Billy Manning (former) | Director | 2012-2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sally Avjian (former) | Clerk | 2010-2021 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeff Costello (former) | Executive V.P./Safety chair | 2010-2020 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ellie Manning (former) | Membership Chairperson | 2012-2020 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joe McDonough (former) | Director | 2010-2020 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marcia Pennington (former) | Director | 2014-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy Juskin (former) | Director | 2019-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lillian Garvey (former) | Director | 2016-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy J Martin (former) | Director | 2016-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Verner (former) | Director | 2016-2017 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jay Mary Verner (former) | Director | 2014-2015 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sylvia B Spinney (former) | Treasurer | 2011-2014 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Maryann Rylko (former) | Director | 2010-2013 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kathleen Wolf (former) | Trip Team Chairperson | 2011-2013 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jon Wolf (former) | Director | 2012-2013 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| W Russell Rylko (former) | President | 2010-2011 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joanne Gerjets (former) | Corresp. Sec | 2010-2011 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elizabeth Fairweather (former) | Mailing Chairperson | 2011 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jerry Gerjets (former) | Director | 2010-2011 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Albert Avjian (former) | Treasurer | 2010 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dottie Dear (former) | Corresp. Sec | 2010 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Fannie Chung (former) | Director | 2010 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roma Hertel (former) | Director | 2010 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Rylko | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Berson-Hoyt | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Roney | Clerk | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Rabonitwz | Vice President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Rylko | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Berson-Hoyt | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Roney | Clerk | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Rabonitwz | Vice President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Rylko | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Berson-Hoyt | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Roney | Clerk | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Rabonitwz | Vice President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Rylko | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Berson-Hoyt | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Roney | Clerk | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Billy Manning | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Rylko | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Berson-Hoyt | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sally Avjian | Clerk | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Billy Manning | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 11 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Rylko | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Costello | Executive V.P./Safety chair | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Berson-Hoyt | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Roney | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ellie Manning | Membership Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joe McDonough | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Billy Manning | Mailing Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcia Pennington | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Juskin | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lillian Garvey | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy J Martin | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 11 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Rylko | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Costello | Executive V.P./Safety chair | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Berson-Hoyt | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Roney | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ellie Manning | Membership Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joe McDonough | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Billy Manning | Mailing Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcia Pennington | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy Juskin | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lillian Garvey | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nancy J Martin | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 11 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA RYLKO | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF COSTELLO | Executive V.P./Safety chair | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY BERSON-HOYT | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY RONEY | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIE MANNING | Membership Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE MCDONOUGH | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILLY MANNING | Mailing Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARCIA PENNINGTON | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY VERNER | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LILLIAN GARVEY | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY J MARTIN | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 11 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA RYLKO | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF COSTELLO | Executive V.P./Safety chair | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY BERSON-HOYT | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY RONEY | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIE MANNING | Membership Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE MCDONOUGH | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILLY MANNING | Mailing Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARCIA PENNINGTON | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY VERNER | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LILLIAN GARVEY | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY J MARTIN | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA RYLKO | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF COSTELLO | Executive V.P./Safety chair | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY BERSON-HOYT | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY RONEY | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIE MANNING | Membership Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE MCDONOUGH | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY AVJIAN | Trip Team Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILLY MANNING | Mailing Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARCIA PENNINGTON | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAY MARY VERNER | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA RYLKO | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF COSTELLO | Executive V.P./Safety chair | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SYLVIA B SPINNEY | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY RONEY | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIE MANNING | Membership Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE MCDONOUGH | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY AVJIAN | Trip Team Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILLY MANNING | Mailing Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARCIA PENNINGTON | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAY MARY VERNER | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA RYLKO | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF COSTELLO | Executive V.P./Safety chair | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SYLVIA B SPINNEY | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY M AVJIAN | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIE MANNING | Membership Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE MCDONOUGH | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARYANN RYLKO | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN WOLF | Trip Team Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILLY MANNING | Mailing Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JON WOLF | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA RYLKO | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF COSTELLO | Executive V.P./Safety chair | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SYLVIA B SPINNEY | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY M AVJIAN | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIE MANNING | Membership Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE MCDONOUGH | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARYANN RYLKO | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN WOLF | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILLY MANNING | Mailing Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JON WOLF | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 11 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 12 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W RUSSELL RYLKO | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THERESA RYLKO | Executive VP | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SYLVIA B SPINNEY | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY M AVJIAN | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOANNE GERJETS | Corresp. Sec | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE MCDONOUGH | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARYANN RYLKO | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN WOLF | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH FAIRWEATHER | Mailing Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF COSTELLO | Safety Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY GERJETS | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 12 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 12 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W RUSSELL RYLKO | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THERESA RYLKO | Executive VP | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALBERT AVJIAN | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY M AVJIAN | Recdg Sec | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOTTIE DEAR | Corresp. Sec | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FANNIE CHUNG | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY GERJETS | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARYANN RYLKO | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOANNE GERJETS | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF COSTELLO | Safety Chairperson | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE MCDONOUGH | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROMA HERTEL | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2019 · 1 grant to organizations · $0
Listed grants add up to $0; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $7,500. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2017 · 1 grant to organizations · $7K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $83,997 | $86,690 | $1,055,349 | $1,055,349 | $7,450 | $8,537 | - | 0 | 11 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $86,819 | $86,250 | $1,002,546 | $1,002,546 | $6,395 | $7,329 | - | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $53,573 | $83,123 | $1,015,556 | $1,015,556 | $8,352 | $7,403 | - | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $57,572 | $60,021 | $968,097 | $968,097 | $6,119 | $7,012 | - | 0 | 11 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $105,664 | $43,933 | $1,073,671 | $1,073,671 | $5,012 | $748 | - | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $70,955 | $55,155 | $1,101,567 | $1,101,567 | $6,863 | $1,651 | $0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $86,777 | $100,472 | $883,752 | $882,898 | $3,917 | $28,904 | $0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $129,687 | $116,565 | $1,010,606 | $1,007,801 | $10,103 | $59,356 | - | 0 | 11 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $270,269 | $119,862 | $973,801 | $969,229 | $11,182 | $55,785 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $125,135 | $117,311 | $931,534 | $927,800 | $15,936 | $63,928 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $149,517 | $110,416 | $981,375 | $979,718 | $13,797 | $70,727 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $136,582 | $131,758 | $952,207 | $938,604 | $10,146 | $77,064 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $210,339 | $179,289 | $877,879 | $858,913 | $18,656 | $161,121 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $275,073 | $242,113 | $810,273 | $776,034 | $17,397 | $232,884 | - | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $247,580 | $220,689 | $792,414 | $732,648 | $18,665 | $206,412 | - | 0 | 12 |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| ROBERT TREAT PAINE HISTORICAL TRUST JUDIGH K DIMARGO TREASURER | MA | A82 | $68,239 | $14,251 | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| STORE AT FIVE CORNERS STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION INC | MA | A82 | $66,108 | $91,508 | CLERK | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC | MA | A82 | $99,569 | $46,087 | PRESIDENT / | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LEGACY FUND FOR BOSTON INC | MA | A82 | $71,142 | $662,427 | DIRECTOR | $1,000 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BOSTON WOMEN HERITAGE TRAIL | MA | A82 | $119,448 | $107,166 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $86,084 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE HARWICH COUNCIL ON AGING INC | MA | A82 | $44,178 | $64,565 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PORTER-PHELPS-HUNTINGTON FOUNDATION INC | MA | A82 | $133,494 | $182,709 | Clerk | $0 | Same NTEE code A82, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $86,690 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $3,239
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office expenses | $23,934 | $17,950 | $5,984 | $0 | 27.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $16,019 | $16,019 | $0 | $0 | 18.5% |
| All other expenses | $14,816 | $1,832 | $12,984 | $0 | 17.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,600 | $0 | $9,600 | $0 | 11.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage & Freight | $7,858 | $5,894 | $1,964 | $0 | 9.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,148 | $6,148 | $0 | $0 | 7.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,239 | $3,239 | $0 | $0 | 3.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership Expenses | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | 2.0% |
| Other (as described) | Computer Expense | $1,675 | $0 | $1,675 | $0 | 1.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,300 | $0 | $1,300 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: management | $351 | $0 | $351 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $86,690 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $86,250 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $6,069
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $21,786 | $21,786 | $0 | $0 | 25.3% |
| Office expenses | $14,888 | $11,166 | $3,722 | $0 | 17.3% | |
| All other expenses | $13,062 | $2,837 | $10,225 | $0 | 15.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,600 | $0 | $9,600 | $0 | 11.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,068 | $6,068 | $0 | $0 | 7.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $5,605 | $5,605 | $0 | $0 | 6.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,500 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 5.2% | |
| Payments to affiliates | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | 4.6% | |
| Fees: management | $2,652 | $0 | $2,652 | $0 | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Computer Expense | $2,125 | $0 | $2,125 | $0 | 2.5% |
| Other (as described) | Membership Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $464 | $464 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% |
| Total | $86,250 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $83,123 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $4,893
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All other expenses | $28,485 | $17,545 | $10,940 | $0 | 34.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $14,045 | $14,045 | $0 | $0 | 16.9% |
| Office expenses | $13,842 | $10,381 | $3,461 | $0 | 16.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,600 | $0 | $9,600 | $0 | 11.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,958 | $5,958 | $0 | $0 | 7.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,550 | $0 | $4,550 | $0 | 5.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $4,440 | $4,440 | $0 | $0 | 5.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership Expenses | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | 2.1% |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $453 | $453 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% |
| Total | $83,123 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $60,021 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $2,708
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All other expenses | $20,435 | $8,728 | $11,707 | $0 | 34.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $10,400 | $0 | $10,400 | $0 | 17.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $9,514 | $9,514 | $0 | $0 | 15.9% |
| Office expenses | $7,368 | $5,526 | $1,842 | $0 | 12.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,280 | $0 | $4,280 | $0 | 7.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership Expenses | $2,838 | $2,838 | $0 | $0 | 4.7% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,708 | $2,708 | $0 | $0 | 4.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,223 | $2,223 | $0 | $0 | 3.7% | |
| Information technology | $255 | $255 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $60,021 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $43,933 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $996
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All other expenses | $20,028 | $8,554 | $11,474 | $0 | 45.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,800 | $0 | $8,800 | $0 | 20.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,900 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | 11.2% | |
| Office expenses | $4,122 | $3,092 | $1,030 | $0 | 9.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership Expenses | $2,885 | $2,885 | $0 | $0 | 6.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,202 | $2,202 | $0 | $0 | 5.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $996 | $996 | $0 | $0 | 2.3% | |
| Total | $43,933 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $55,155 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $497
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All other expenses | $32,077 | $8,906 | $23,171 | $0 | 58.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,800 | $0 | $8,800 | $0 | 16.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,502 | $5,502 | $0 | $0 | 10.0% | |
| Office expenses | $4,410 | $2,205 | $2,205 | $0 | 8.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $1,679 | $1,679 | $0 | $0 | 3.0% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,190 | $0 | $1,190 | $0 | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | 1.8% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $497 | $248 | $249 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Total | $55,155 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $100,472 spent · pay $0 · grants $7,500 · events $1,440
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $38,430 | $38,430 | $0 | $0 | 38.2% |
| All other expenses | $22,091 | $8,369 | $13,722 | $0 | 22.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,600 | $0 | $9,600 | $0 | 9.6% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $7,500 | $7,500 | - | - | 7.5% | |
| Office expenses | $6,226 | $3,113 | $3,113 | $0 | 6.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,405 | $5,405 | $0 | $0 | 5.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,555 | $0 | $4,555 | $0 | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $3,800 | $0 | $3,800 | $0 | 3.8% |
| Other (as described) | Trade Shows | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $913 | $913 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $527 | $263 | $264 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $300 | $300 | $0 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $100,472 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $116,565 spent · pay $0 · grants $6,800 · events $1,978
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $55,313 | $55,313 | $0 | $0 | 47.5% |
| All other expenses | $19,132 | $7,189 | $11,943 | $0 | 16.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,600 | $0 | $9,600 | $0 | 8.2% | |
| Office expenses | $9,294 | $4,647 | $4,647 | $0 | 8.0% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $6,800 | $6,800 | - | - | 5.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,261 | $5,261 | $0 | $0 | 4.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,340 | $0 | $3,340 | $0 | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $2,410 | $0 | $2,410 | $0 | 2.1% |
| Other (as described) | Trade Shows | $2,039 | $2,039 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,348 | $674 | $674 | $0 | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $745 | $745 | $0 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $653 | $653 | $0 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $630 | $630 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% |
| Total | $116,565 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $119,862 spent · pay $0 · grants $9,300 · events $3,423
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $55,257 | $55,257 | $0 | $0 | 46.1% |
| All other expenses | $16,924 | $8,297 | $8,627 | $0 | 14.1% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $9,300 | $9,300 | - | - | 7.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,205 | $0 | $9,205 | $0 | 7.7% | |
| Office expenses | $8,008 | $4,004 | $4,004 | $0 | 6.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,566 | $6,566 | $0 | $0 | 5.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $3,233 | $0 | $3,233 | $0 | 2.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $2,995 | $0 | $2,995 | $0 | 2.5% | |
| Information technology | $2,026 | $2,026 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $1,900 | $1,900 | $0 | $0 | 1.6% |
| Other (as described) | Trade Shows | $1,885 | $1,885 | $0 | $0 | 1.6% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,523 | $762 | $761 | $0 | 1.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,040 | $1,040 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Total | $119,862 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $117,311 spent · pay $0 · grants $5,000 · events $3,495
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $63,948 | $63,948 | $0 | $0 | 54.5% |
| All other expenses | $14,668 | $10,948 | $3,720 | $0 | 12.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,600 | $0 | $9,600 | $0 | 8.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,924 | $6,924 | $0 | $0 | 5.9% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 4.3% | |
| Office expenses | $3,740 | $1,870 | $1,870 | $0 | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $3,493 | $0 | $3,493 | $0 | 3.0% |
| Fees: accounting | $2,989 | $0 | $2,989 | $0 | 2.5% | |
| Information technology | $1,943 | $1,943 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $1,812 | $1,812 | $0 | $0 | 1.5% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,683 | $841 | $842 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,267 | $1,267 | $0 | $0 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Trade Shows | $244 | $244 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% |
| Total | $117,311 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $110,416 spent · pay $0 · grants $5,000 · events $4,143
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $63,170 | $63,170 | $0 | $0 | 57.2% |
| Fees: legal | $8,800 | $0 | $8,800 | $0 | 8.0% | |
| All other expenses | $7,053 | $4,569 | $2,484 | $0 | 6.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,488 | $6,488 | $0 | $0 | 5.9% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $3,810 | $0 | $3,810 | $0 | 3.5% |
| Office expenses | $3,564 | $1,782 | $1,782 | $0 | 3.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,385 | $0 | $3,385 | $0 | 3.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,496 | $1,248 | $1,248 | $0 | 2.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,415 | $2,415 | $0 | $0 | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Trade Shows | $2,351 | $2,351 | $0 | $0 | 2.1% |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $1,647 | $1,647 | $0 | $0 | 1.5% |
| Information technology | $237 | $237 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $110,416 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $131,758 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $4,296
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $83,080 | $83,080 | $0 | $0 | 63.1% |
| All other expenses | $11,117 | $7,566 | $3,551 | $0 | 8.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,600 | $0 | $9,600 | $0 | 7.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,705 | $6,705 | $0 | $0 | 5.1% | |
| Office expenses | $4,662 | $2,331 | $2,331 | $0 | 3.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,370 | $0 | $3,370 | $0 | 2.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,302 | $3,302 | $0 | $0 | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $3,038 | $0 | $3,038 | $0 | 2.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,364 | $1,182 | $1,182 | $0 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Trade Shows | $2,270 | $2,270 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $1,932 | $1,932 | $0 | $0 | 1.5% |
| Information technology | $318 | $318 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $131,758 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $179,289 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $4,703
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $140,983 | $140,983 | $0 | $0 | 78.6% |
| All other expenses | $9,954 | $7,112 | $2,842 | $0 | 5.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,193 | $9,193 | $0 | $0 | 5.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,455 | $1,728 | $1,727 | $0 | 1.9% | |
| Office expenses | $3,259 | $1,629 | $1,630 | $0 | 1.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,245 | $0 | $3,245 | $0 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $2,747 | $0 | $2,747 | $0 | 1.5% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,738 | $2,738 | $0 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Trade Shows | $2,121 | $2,121 | $0 | $0 | 1.2% |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $1,248 | $1,248 | $0 | $0 | 0.7% |
| Information technology | $346 | $346 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $179,289 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $242,113 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $7,731
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $197,889 | $197,889 | $0 | $0 | 81.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,076 | $13,076 | $0 | $0 | 5.4% | |
| All other expenses | $6,423 | $4,608 | $1,815 | $0 | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $4,772 | $0 | $4,772 | $0 | 2.0% |
| Office expenses | $4,119 | $2,059 | $2,060 | $0 | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $4,030 | $4,030 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,701 | $1,851 | $1,850 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,145 | $0 | $3,145 | $0 | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Trade Shows | $2,664 | $2,664 | $0 | $0 | 1.1% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,122 | $2,122 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $172 | $172 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $242,113 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $220,689 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $3,273
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Trip costs | $175,599 | $175,599 | $0 | $0 | 79.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,778 | $15,778 | $0 | $0 | 7.1% | |
| All other expenses | $9,572 | $6,875 | $2,697 | $0 | 4.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Membership expenses and fees | $5,963 | $0 | $5,963 | $0 | 2.7% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,273 | $1,637 | $1,636 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Office expenses | $3,263 | $1,632 | $1,631 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,975 | $0 | $2,975 | $0 | 1.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,561 | $2,561 | $0 | $0 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Trade Shows | $1,473 | $1,473 | $0 | $0 | 0.7% |
| Information technology | $217 | $217 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Permits | $15 | $15 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Total | $220,689 | 100% |
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