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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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19
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Employer identification number
04-2108374
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a)
Donor advised funds
(b)
Funds and other accounts
1
Total number at end of year
.........
2
Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3
Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4
Aggregate value at end of year
........
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control?
............
Yes
No
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit?
...................................
Yes
No
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education)
Preservation of an historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat
Preservation of a certified historic structure
Preservation of open space
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a
Total number of conservation easements
......................
2a
b
Total acreage restricted by conservation easements
....................
2b
c
Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a)
.....
2c
d
Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register
...
2d
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds?
............
Yes
No
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
$
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)?
.............................
Yes
No
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1
.........................
$
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X
...............................
$
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1
..........................
$
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X
...............................
$
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets
(continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
Public exhibition
d
Loan or exchange programs
b
Scholarly research
e
Other
c
Preservation for future generations
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?
...
Yes
No
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X?
....................................
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c
Beginning balance
.............................
1c
d
Additions during the year
............................
1d
e
Distributions during the year
..........................
1e
f
Ending balance
................................
1f
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
...
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII
....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)
Current year
(b)
Prior year
(c)
Two years back
(d)
Three years back
(e)
Four years back
1a
Beginning of year balance
....
87,613,214
82,595,066
78,940,757
69,284,487
75,936,781
b
Contributions
...
235,571
689,193
63,700
149,544
128,329
c
Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
5,408,354
7,871,247
7,045,858
13,937,204
-2,645,956
d
Grants or scholarships
...
e
Other expenditures for facilities
and programs
...
3,641,368
3,471,403
2,367,439
3,410,056
3,293,867
f
Administrative expenses
....
83,480
70,889
1,087,810
1,020,422
840,800
g
End of year balance
......
89,532,291
87,613,214
82,595,066
78,940,757
69,284,487
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment
32.590 %
b
Permanent endowment
19.320 %
c
Term endowment
48.090 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:
Yes
No
(i)
Unrelated organizations
.................
3a(i)
No
(ii)
Related organizations
.................
3a(ii)
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?
.........
3b
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property
(a)
Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b)
Cost or other basis (other)
(c)
Accumulated depreciation
(d)
Book value
1a
Land
.....
200,000
200,000
b
Buildings
....
16,701,075
6,972,632
9,728,443
c
Leasehold improvements
d
Equipment
....
1,032,932
798,350
234,582
e
Other
.....
178,331
178,331
Total.
Add lines 1a through 1e.
(Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)
..
10,341,356
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Part VII
InvestmentsOther Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b.
See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a)
Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b)
Book value
(c)
Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
Financial derivatives
.........
(2)
Closely-held equity interests
........
(3)
Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total.
(Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)
Part VIII
InvestmentsProgram Related.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c.
See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a)
Description of investment
(b)
Book value
(c)
Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total.
(Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d.
See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a)
Description
(b)
Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total.
(Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)
...........
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f.
See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.
(a)
Description of liability
(b)
Book value
(1)
Federal income taxes
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total.
(Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
217,572
2.
Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI
Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1
Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements
.......
1
7,950,242
2
Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
....
2a
4,776,809
b
Donated services and use of facilities
.........
2b
c
Recoveries of prior year grants
...........
2c
d
Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
............
2d
8,074
e
Add lines
2a
through
2d
.....................
2e
4,784,883
3
Subtract line
2e
from line
1
..................
3
3,165,359
4
Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line
1
:
a
Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
.
4a
932,205
b
Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
...........
4b
83,480
c
Add lines
4a
and
4b
....................
4c
1,015,685
5
Total revenue. Add lines
3
and
4c.
(This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.)
......
5
4,181,044
Part XII
Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1
Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements
...........
1
6,419,337
2
Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a
Donated services and use of facilities
.........
2a
b
Prior year adjustments
............
2b
c
Other losses
................
2c
d
Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
............
2d
8,074
e
Add lines
2a
through
2d
....................
2e
8,074
3
Subtract line
2e
from line
1
...................
3
6,411,263
4
Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line
1:
a
Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
..
4a
932,205
b
Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
............
4b
83,480
c
Add lines
4a
and
4b
.....................
4c
1,015,685
5
Total expenses. Add lines
3
and
4c.
(This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.)
......
5
7,426,948
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference
Explanation
PART III, LINE 1A:
THE COLLECTIONS, WHICH WERE ACQUIRED THROUGH PURCHASES AND CONTRIBUTIONS SINCE THE SOCIETY'S INCEPTION, ARE NOT RECOGNIZED AS ASSETS ON THE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION. PURCHASE OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE RECORDED AS DECREASES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS IF PURCHASED WITH NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS AND AS DECREASES IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS IF PURCHASED WITH DONOR-RESTRICTED ASSETS. CONTRIBUTIONS OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES OR AS ASSETS. PROCEEDS FROM DEACCESSIONS ARE REFLECTED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES BASED ON ABSENCE OR EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS.
PART III, LINE 4:
THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS ARE MADE UP OF MANUSCRIPTS, RARE BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, REFERENCE WORKS, ART OBJECTS, AND OTHER ARTIFACTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE THAT ARE HELD FOR EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, HISTORIC, AND CURATORIAL PURPOSES. EACH OF THESE ITEMS IS CATALOGED, PRESERVED, AND CARED FOR, AND ACTIVITIES VERIFYING THEIR EXISTENCE AND ASSESSING THEIR CONDITION ARE PERFORMED CONTINUALLY.
PART V, LINE 4:
THE SOCIETY CLASSIFIES AS NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS (A) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF GIFTS DONATED TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, (B) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF SUBSEQUENT GIFTS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, AND (C) ACCUMULATIONS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE APPLICABLE DONOR'S GIFT INSTRUCTIONS AT THE TIME THE ACCUMULATION IS MADE TO THE FUND. THE SOCIETY HAS A POLICY OF APPROPRIATING FOR DISTRIBUTION EACH YEAR A PERCENTAGE OF INVESTED ASSETS COMPUTED ON A TRAILING 12-QUARTER QUARTERLY AVERAGE OF ITS ENDOWMENT ASSET MARKET VALUES. IN ESTABLISHING THIS POLICY, THE SOCIETY CONSIDERED THE LONG-TERM EXPECTED RETURNS ON ITS ENDOWMENT ASSETS. ACCORDINGLY, OVER THE LONG-TERM, THE SOCIETY EXPECTS THE SPENDING POLICY TO ALLOW ITS ENDOWMENT TO GROW AT A RATE IN EXCESS OF INFLATION. THIS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SOCIETY'S OBJECTIVE TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS. THE CUMULATIVE NET UNSPENT APPRECIATION ON INVESTMENTS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS IS ACCOUNTED FOR AS NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS AND TOGETHER WITH UNSPENT APPRECIATION ON UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION, EXCEPT BY THE EXPRESS APPROPRIATION ACTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
PART X, LINE 2:
THE SOCIETY IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C )(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE SOCIETY IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM MASSACHUSETTS INCOME TAXES. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE SOCIETY'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AT BOTH THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) AND HAD BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION OTHER THAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). THE SOCIETY EVALUATES ALL SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2020, THE SOCIETY DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE RECORDING OF ANY ADDITIONAL TAX LIABILITY NOR DOES IT BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE ANY UNREALIZED TAX BENEFITS THAT WOULD EITHER INCREASE OR DECREASE WITHIN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THE SOCIETY'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE NO EXAMINATIONS IN PROCESS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSES 8,074.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
RECLASS OF PURCHASE & SALE OF COLLECTIONS 83,480.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
RECLASS OF FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSE 8,074.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
RECLASS OF PURCHASE & SALE OF COLLECTIONS 83,480.
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