The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc
The acquisition of objects of major historic and/or artistic importance to nantucket and its peoples and to donate such objects to the nantucket historical association for public display in its museums and historical properties.
The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc at a glance
In short: The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc gave $209K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $209K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $209,000
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $209,000
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $209,000
- Total assets
- $395,427
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nantucket Historical Association ($209K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2024) to $209K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Historical Association Nantucket, MA | For Public Display and Conservation | $209,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $395,427 | $346,817 | $295,545 | $209,000 | 1 | $12,654 |
| 2024 | $344,155 | $298,585 | $203,356 | $168,663 | 1 | $6,665 |
About The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nantucket, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $395K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $209K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc is led by Denise Saul, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denise Saul
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Bratton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franci Neely
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Langer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Champion
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Cigarran
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Sherland
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Shapiro
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sharon Lorenzo (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc
How much does The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc give each year?
The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc gave $209K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $169K across 1 grant.
How large is The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc?
The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc reported $395K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $347K.
What is The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc?
The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nantucket, MA. It holds $395K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc operate?
The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc's EIN?
The Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2893868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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