Lynn Museum and Historical Society
Lynn Museum and Historical Society is a private foundation, based in Lynn, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it made $465K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $74K.
Lynn Museum and Historical Society at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,573,373
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $454,862
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $464,888
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $501,701
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lynn Museum and Historical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $6K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Arts Inc Lynn, MA | Covid Relief for Renters at Lynn Art | $1,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,573,373 | $454,862 | $501,701 | — | — | $464,888 | $74,074 |
| 2023 | $1,544,231 | $541,960 | $399,394 | — | — | $364,019 | $82,031 |
| 2022 | $1,321,557 | $234,830 | $347,640 | — | — | $313,675 | $70,120 |
| 2021 | $1,617,662 | $342,289 | $264,067 | $1,900 | 1 | $229,981 | $81,882 |
| 2020 | $1,521,961 | $222,900 | $213,906 | $5,900 | 1 | — | $69,458 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lynn Museum and Historical Society is led by Joseph Scanlon, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Scanlon
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doneeca Thurston
Museum Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$57K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Cheryl Crounse
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iris Kimber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Boyd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Scangas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosario Fresco
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Campbell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marki Conway
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Forziati
Clerk
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Babbitt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Walsh
1st Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Maccabe
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Gayle Richardson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Kane (2020–2023) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Nancy McCarthy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brenda Ortiz Peral (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel Richard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Seth Albaum (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Keats (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $86K, to Doneeca Thurston (Museum Direc).
Frequently asked questions about Lynn Museum and Historical Society
How large is Lynn Museum and Historical Society?
Lynn Museum and Historical Society reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $455K.
Where does Lynn Museum and Historical Society operate?
Lynn Museum and Historical Society has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Lynn Museum and Historical Society's EIN?
Lynn Museum and Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2269520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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