Pursuit of History Inc
Analysis
Pursuit of History Inc is a registered charity in United States, based in Marlborough, MA. It received its IRS tax-exemption ruling in December 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts, culture and humanities, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. The IRS classifies it as a publicly supported organisation (gross receipts test) under section 501(c)(3), and contributions to it are listed as tax-deductible.
In the financial year ending December 2023, Pursuit of History Inc reported income of $110k and spending of $66k, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2023, income grew from $38k to $110k (+191%), an average of +191% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 191%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 45,478 United States charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Pursuit of History Inc sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in United States with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile, and in the 46th percentile within MA. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bold Dance Co ($110k), Toms River North Marching Mariners Boosters Inc ($110k) and Heritage High School Instrumental Music Foundation ($110k).
On its Form 990-EZ for the period ending December 2023, revenue came from contributions and grants 67% of the total. At year end it held assets of $59k against liabilities of $0, net assets of $59k.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Contributions & grants 67%
- Other 33%
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Dance Co | North Charleston | $110k |
| Toms River North Marching Mariners Boosters Inc | Toms River | $110k |
| Heritage High School Instrumental Music Foundation | Littleton | $110k |
| Manassas Symphony Orchestra Inc | Manassas | $110k |