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EIN 04-2129139

Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
74
City
Nantucket
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1903
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association conducts programs of research and education in astronomy and the natural sciences. They maintain two observatories, a library, an aquarium & exhibit and the Maria Mitchell birthplace museum for these purposes. Their mission is to promote the legacy of Maria Mitchell, explore, educate and enjoy Nantucket's land, waters and skies beyond. In fulfilling this mission, they recognize her as a historic persona; she is considered the foremost astronomer of her time.
Total revenues
$2,885,015
2023
Total expenses
$3,288,222
2023
Total assets
$12,568,382
2023
Num. employees
74
2023

Program areas at Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association

The assocation conducts programs of research and education in astronomy and the natural sciences. For these purposes it maintains two observatories, a library, an aquarium & exhibit and the Maria Mitchell birthplace museum.

Who funds Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$115,340
Knox FoundationGeneral Operating$50,000
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 Nutter Mcclennen and Fish LLPGeneral$40,000
...and 46 more grants received totalling $491,268

Financials for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,382,117
Program services$452,536
Investment income and dividends$76,221
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$73,340
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,930
Net income from fundraising events$-147,283
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,014
Miscellaneous revenues$40,000
Total revenues$2,885,015

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Data update history
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from John S Weatherley JR Charitable Foundation
January 23, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 12, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Knox Foundation
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4 Vestal St
Nantucket, MA 02554
County
Nantucket County, MA
Website URL
mariamitchell.org/ 
Phone
(508) 228-9198
IRS details
EIN
04-2129139
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1903
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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