NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
AI Summary
NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a historic preservation and history nonprofit founded in 1854 to collect, document, and preserve Newport’s five-century historical legacy, and to communicate that history to broad audiences through its museum and educational work. In filing year 2024, it reported $2.9M in revenue against a $2M operating budget, with support from funders including VAN BEUREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC C/O BRANDYWINE GROUP ADV (PTS) INC, ALLETTA MORRIS MCBEAN CHARITABLE TRUST, and KANE WALLACE FOUNDATION.
Mission Statement
Founded in 1854, the purpose of the Newport Historical Society is to collect, document and preserve Newport’s unique contribution to our national narrative over the course of five centuries. Our continuing mission is to chronicle, advocate for the importance of, and communicate this history to a broad audience, so that knowledge of our past will contribute to a deeper understanding of the present and better preparation for the future.
Cause Areas
3
Historic preservation
History
History museums
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Key Impact Metrics
16K
Social Media Followers
2024
1.5K
Walking Tour Guests
2024
259
Walking Tours Offered
2024
517.5K
Museum Objects (including historic photographs, and library collections)
2024
8.8K
Public Program Attendance
2024
359.7K
Online Visitors
2024
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- 58 funders
- 39 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY’s budget?
In 2024, NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY reported an annual operating budget of around $2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY support?
NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY supports work in Historic preservation, History, and History museums.
Where does NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY operate?
NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is headquartered in NEWPORT, RI.
Who funded NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY recently?
In 2025, NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY received grants from WRIGHT CATHARINE M - UD, LYN & MARGARET COMFORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, and KANE WALLACE FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY received in 2024?
The largest grant to NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY in 2024 exceeds $500 thousand.
What is NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY’s reliance on government grants?
NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.