TY 2015 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) JOEL J BEDOR...................................................................... BOARD CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X
(2) JAMES L GARVIN...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	1.00 .................	X	X
(3) MICHAEL R REOPEL...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 .................	X	X
(4) KATHLEEN A BELKO...................................................................... SECRETARY	1.00 .................	X	X
(5) Q DAVID BOWERS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(6) HOWARD MANSFIELD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(7) MARGARET MARSHALL...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(8) BARBARA A PITSCH...................................................................... TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 5/16)	1.00 .................	X
(9) PAUL C REMUS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(10) DAVID B RUEDIG...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(11) EDWARD E SHUMAKER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(12) SUSAN P SLOAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 5/16)	1.00 .................	X
(13) MARILYN G SOPER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(14) DAVID H SOUTER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(15) DAVID M SUNDMAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(16) KURT M SWENSON...................................................................... TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 5/16)	1.00 .................	X
(17) JOSEPH L TAGGART...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
MILESTONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION IN PO BOX 2279 CONCORD,NH033022279	CONSTRUCTION SERVICES	306,409
SILVERTECH INC 196 BRIDGE STREET MANCHESTER,NH03104	WEBSITE DESIGN	163,088
R & T ELECTRIC INC 315 SOUTH MAIN STREET CONCORD,NH033013452	ELECTRICAL SERVICES	114,328


2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 3

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

02-0233250

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....	1,480,127	1,903,160	3,020,856	1,727,463	398,906	8,530,512
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	1,480,127	1,903,160	3,020,856	1,727,463	398,906	8,530,512
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						8,530,512

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	1,480,127	1,903,160	3,020,856	1,727,463	398,906	8,530,512
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	1,115,847	1,092,701	1,346,411	1,061,075	1,096,650	5,712,684
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	11,932	7,346	5,077			24,355
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	1,883	875	1,220	35,699	1,116	40,793
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						14,308,344

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

596,956

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

59.620 %

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

60.110 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

02-0233250

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY		Employer identification number 02-0233250

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY			Employer identification number 02-0233250
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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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.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

02-0233250

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 ....

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

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.

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

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.


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 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

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

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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

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.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (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.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (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 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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 SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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.

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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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 ....	12,566,926	8,620,390	7,456,650	6,630,767	5,746,967
b	Contributions ...	17,593	5,427,489	861,412	412,018	101,894
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	1,048,850	-317,753	718,844	907,715	1,112,374
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	633,258	1,130,596	389,546	479,261	307,888
f	Administrative expenses ....	43,071	32,604	26,970	14,589	22,580
g	End of year balance ......	12,957,040	12,566,926	8,620,390	7,456,650	6,630,767

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

49.880 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

34.600 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

15.530 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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	8,052,241	3,357,689	4,694,552
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...	1,349,570	923,978	425,592
e	Other ...	609,266	455,577	153,689
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				5,473,833

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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 (A) PRIVATE EQUITIES	466,275	F
(B) FIXED INCOME BONDS	436,895	F
(C) BENEFICIAL INTERESTS IN TRUSTS	1,692,701	F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	2,595,871

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

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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
ANNUITY PAYABLE	150,198
CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST PAYABLE	212,038
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	362,236
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	2,298,707
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	777,402
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	20,571
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	389,837
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	1,187,810
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	1,110,897
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
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	1,110,897

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	2,462,985
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	20,571
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	386,780
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	407,351
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	2,055,634
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
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	2,055,634

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:	IN ACCORDANCE WITH SFAS 116, THE SOCIETY HAS ELECTED NOT TO REPORT COLLECTION ITEMS IN ITS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION OR STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. COLLECTION ITEMS ACQUIRED EITHER THROUGH PURCHASE OR DONATION ARE NOT CAPITALIZED. PURCHASES OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE RECORDED AS A DECREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS IF PURCHASED WITH UNRESTRICTED ASSETS AND AS DECREASES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED OR PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS IF PURCHASED WITH DONOR-RESTRICTED ASSETS. CONTRIBUTIONS OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. THE SOCIETY HAS A POLICY THAT REQUIRES NET PROCEEDS REALIZED FROM THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF DEACCESSIONED OBJECTS WILL BE USED ONLY FOR ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION OF COLLECTIONS. THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS INCLUDE BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, RESEARCH MATERIALS AND OBJECTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. THESE COLLECTIONS HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED BY DONATION, BEQUESTS AND PURCHASES. COLLECTION ITEMS ARE ACQUIRED OR CONSERVED BASED ON THE SOCIETY'S LONG-RANGE PLANS FOR COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT. COLLECTIONS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOLARLY USE BY THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAINED UNDER APPROPRIATE SECURITY AND PRESERVATION CONDITIONS.
PART III, LINE 4:	THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS INCLUDE BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, RESEARCH MATERIALS AND OBJECTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. THESE COLLECTIONS HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED BY DONATION, BEQUESTS AND PURCHASES. COLLECTION ITEMS ARE ACQUIRED OR CONSERVED BASED ON THE SOCIETY'S LONG-RANGE PLANS FOR COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT. COLLECTIONS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOLARLY USE BY THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAINED UNDER APPROPRIATE SECURITY AND PRESERVATION CONDITIONS.
PART V, LINE 4:	THE SOCIETY HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY ITS ENDOWMENT FUNDS WHILE ALSO MAINTAINING THE PURCHASING POWER OF THOSE ENDOWMENT ASSETS OVER THE LONG-TERM.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE SOCIETY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS CLASSIFIED AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION; HOWEVER, CERTAIN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL TAXATION. FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, THERE WAS NO LIABILITY FOR A TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE SOCIETY HAS ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. ACCORDINGLY, MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE SOCIETY'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THE SOCIETY HAD MAINTAINED ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE SOCIETY IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL OR STATE TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2013.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	MUSEUM STORE COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,600. RENTAL EXPENSES 383,180. CHANGE IN CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE 3,057.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	MUSEUM STORE COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,600. RENTAL EXPENSES 383,180.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

02-0233250

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
(1) MERRIMACK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK	PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY IS THE BOARD CHAIR OF THE BANK	LINE OF CREDIT	X		250,000	249,500		No	Yes		Yes
(2) MERRIMACK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK	PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY IS THE BOARD CHAIR OF THE BANK	LINE OF CREDIT	X		600,000	0		No	Yes		Yes
(3) MERRIMACK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK		LOAN	X		165,000	145,859		No	Yes		Yes







Total ............... $						395,359

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) NORTHEAST DOCUMENT CONSERVATION CENTER	BOARD MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSER. CENTER	9,025	USED THE CONSERVATION SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION AND DIGITIZATION OF COLLECTIONS, CONSULTING AND FOR COLLECTIONS CARE TRAINING WORKSHOPS.		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

02-0233250

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
1 Art—Works of art ....	X	29
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	13	127,780
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....	X	102
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....	X	31
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Explanation

PART I, LINE 33:

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SFAS 116, THE SOCIETY HAS ELECTED NOT TO REPORT COLLECTION ITEMS IN ITS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION OR STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. COLLECTION ITEMS ACQUIRED EITHER THROUGH PURCHASE OR DONATION ARE NOT CAPITALIZED. PURCHASES OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE RECORDED AS A DECREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS IF PURCHASED WITH UNRESTRICTED ASSETS AND AS DECREASES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED OR PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS IF PURCHASED WITH DONOR-RESTRICTED ASSETS. CONTRIBUTIONS OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. THE SOCIETY HAS A POLICY THAT REQUIRES NET PROCEEDS REALIZED FROM THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF DEACCESSIONED OBJECTS WILL BE USED ONLY FOR ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION OF COLLECTIONS. THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS INCLUDE BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, RESEARCH MATERIALS AND OBJECTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. THESE COLLECTIONS HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED BY DONATION, BEQUESTS AND PURCHASES. COLLECTION ITEMS ARE ACQUIRED OR CONSERVED BASED ON THE SOCIETY'S LONG-RANGE PLANS FOR COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT. COLLECTIONS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOLARLY USE BY THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAINED UNDER APPROPRIATE SECURITY AND PRESERVATION CONDITIONS.

Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Employer identification number

02-0233250

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: THE SOCIETY SHALL CONSIST OF INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, FAMILY, LIFE, BUSINESS, AND INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING BY VIRTUE OF THEIR HAVING PAID THEIR DUES AND SUCH OTHER CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INCLUDING COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY ANY DUES. QUALIFICATIONS: MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE OPEN TO ALL OF THE ABOVE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FURTHERING THE PURPOSES AND WORK OF THE SOCIETY, TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON PAYMENT OF DESIGNATED DUES AND SHALL BE VALID FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP: ONLY THOSE MEMBERS OF ALL CATEGORIES THAT HAVE PAID THEIR DUES AND ARE IN GOOD STANDING SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE, ONE VOTE PER MEMBER, AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERS, AND TO THE FULL PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY, AS DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY, AND SUBJECT TO SUCH REGULATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. VOTING IS LIMITED TO PERSONS EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. VOTING MAY BE EXERCISED IN PERSON OR BY PROXY AS DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES, IN WHICH EVENT PROXIES SHALL BE COUNTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING A QUORUM. DUES: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF ANNUAL DUES PAYABLE BY MEMBERS OF EACH CATEGORY. WHEN ANY MEMBER SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IN THE PAYMENT OF DUES, HIS OR HER MEMBERSHIP SHALL TERMINATE AND HE OR SHE SHALL NO LONGER BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE MEMBERS VOTE TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TRUSTEES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. MEMBERS DO NOT VOTE TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE TREASURER'S SIGNING AND FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	TRUSTEES HAVING A REAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN ANY MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD MUST DISCLOSE THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT AND EXCLUDE THEMSELVES FROM THE DISCUSSION AND/OR VOTE ON THE MATTER IN QUESTION. TRUSTEES HAVING AN INTEREST IN A PROPOSED PECUNIARY BENEFIT TRANSACTION WITH THE SOCIETY THAT IS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD SHALL HAVE AN AFFIRMATIVE OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE SUCH INTEREST AND SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM BEING PRESENT DURING OR PARTICIPATING IN THE DISCUSSION ON THE SUBJECT OR VOTING THEREON. THE BOARD SHALL AUTHORIZE THE SOCIETY TO ENTER INTO SUCH TRANSACTIONS ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF RSA 7:19-A.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO USING ITS RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND FULFILL ITS MISSION. THE INSTITUTION ADHERES TO GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES IN ESTABLISHING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIETY AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN MATTERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE PRESIDENT ARE SET FORTH IN EITHER A WRITTEN COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS TERM SHEET, OR IN A FORMAL WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE SOCIETY AND THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL SUBMIT THE RECOMMENDED COMPENSATION TERM SHEET OR FORMAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION. THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DISCUSS THE MATTER DURING A PORTION OF THE BOARD MEETING WHEN THE PRESIDENT IS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AND NOT PRESENT. THE TERM SHEET OR FORMAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESENT AT A DULY CALLED AND HELD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING WHERE THE REQUIRED QUORUM OF DIRECTORS IS PRESENT TO CONDUCT A MEETING. COMPARISONS OF PUBLIC DATA ON COMPENSATION ARE USED AND DOCUMENTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION, AS WELL AS FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO THE PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS REVIEWED REGULARLY BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS (SENIOR MANAGERS) THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND LONG RANGE OBJECTIVES APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE PRESIDENT EXERCISES FULL SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF ALL PERSONNEL, ASSIGNS DUTIES AND SO FORTH WITHIN THE POLICIES APPROVED BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR MANAGERS IS DETERMINED THROUGH A DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS THAT THE PRESIDENT EMPLOYS BASED UPON THE COMPARISONS OF PUBLIC DATA, PARTICULARLY THE PUBLISHED WAGE SCALES OF THE NEW ENGLAND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION, PAST PERFORMANCE, AND THE AMBITIOUS GOALS STATED IN SENIOR MANAGERS' ANNUAL WORK PLAN OBJECTIVES. OVERALL COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR APPROVAL AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE SOCIETY'S IRS FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE, AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.COM OR BY APPOINTMENT AT THE LIBRARY. THE SOCIETY'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE OR BY APPOINTMENT AT THE LIBRARY. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT AT THE SOCIETY'S LIBRARY IN CONCORD, NH.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	CHANGE IN CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE 3,057.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C	NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	1,727,463	397,820
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	47,529	74,471
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	766,328	480,415
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	56,574	158,191
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	2,597,894	1,110,897
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	634,330	752,870
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 525,911
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	1,359,077	1,302,765
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	1,993,407	2,055,635
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	604,487	-944,738
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	21,783,455	21,629,214
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	865,010	875,047
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	20,918,445	20,754,167

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 591,766 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 21,308 )
	LIBRARY AND MUSEUM: THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTS AND PRESERVES THE MOST EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF OBJECTS, BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, AND IMAGES RELATED TO NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORY THAT CAN BE FOUND ANYWHERE. THESE COLLECTIONS OFFER THE MOST COMPLETE PICTURE AVAILABLE OF THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OVER NEARLY FOUR CENTURIES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 142,103 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 51,310 )
	EDUCATION: THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROVIDES A VARIETY OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND GUIDED TOURS OF EXHIBITIONS AT THE SOCIETY IN CONCORD, ARTIFACT-BASED TRAVELING CLASSROOM PROGRAMS, HISTORY COURSES, LECTURES, AUTHOR TALKS, AND WORKSHOPS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 517,759 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 12,913 )
	THE SOCIETY OFFERS PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEMBER SERVICES FOR VARIOUS VISITORS AND PATRONS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBITS, FACILITIES, BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND SECURITY. THE SOCIETY ALSO OPERATES AN ONLINE STORE, WHICH SELLS BOOKS AND GOODS RELATED TO NEW HAMPSHIRE AND ITS HISTORY.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses1,251,628

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) WILLIAM W UPTON........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.80 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) PAMELA D VANARSDALE........................................................................ TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 5/16)	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(20) WILLIAM P VEILLETTE........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.50 .......................	X		0	0	0
(21) BERT R WHITTEMORE........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(22) PHILIP ZEA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(23) WILLIAM H DUNLAP........................................................................ PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................		X	107,776	0	14,750

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	107,776	0	14,750

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO EDUCATE A DIVERSE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S PAST AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO OUR LIVES TODAY. IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION, THE SOCIETY COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND INTERPRETS MATERIAL PERTAINING TO NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORY.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	18
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	18
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	39
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	81
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	249,747
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	148,073

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 127,780
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		397,820

			Business Code
2a	EDUCATION PROGRAMS	611710	51,310	51,310
b	MUSEUM	900099	11,243	11,243
c	LIBRARY	900099	10,065	10,065
d	PUBLICATIONS	511190	1,853	1,853
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			74,471

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			567,455			567,455
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		529,195
b	Less: rental expenses		383,180
c	Rental income or (loss)		146,015
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			146,015			146,015
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		1,767,994
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		1,855,034
c	Gain or (loss)		-87,040
d	Net gain or (loss).....			-87,040			-87,040
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a		8,135
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		0
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			8,135	8,135
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a		6,525
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		3,600
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			2,925	2,925
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISC. ADMINISTRATIVE		900099	1,116			1,116
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			1,116
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			1,110,897	85,531	0	627,546

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	132,519	30,479	22,528	79,512
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	519,895	353,771	49,716	116,408
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	42,176	20,090	21,986	100
10	Payroll taxes ...........	58,280	28,344	21,364	8,572
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	1,629		1,629
c	Accounting ...........	25,012		25,012
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	56,828		56,828
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	145,027	135,276	4,558	5,193
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	37,947	16,437	3,181	18,329
14	Information technology ......	38,722	1,783	28,727	8,212
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	82,805	71,484	8,803	2,518
17	Travel ............	3,655	3,416	239
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	9,319	3,931		5,388
20	Interest ...........	8,169		8,169
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	370,306	370,306
23	Insurance ...	31,060	19,676	11,384
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	248,212			248,212
b	EXHBTS, ACQ. & CONSERV.	140,949	140,949
c	PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING	45,810	25,915	1,118	18,777
d	PUBLICATIONS	22,057	22,057
e	All other expenses	35,258	7,714	12,854	14,690
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	2,055,635	1,251,628	278,096	525,911
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			153,776	1	53,573
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			1,193,434	2	523,939
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			664,093	3	158,081
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			5,110	4	5,714
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			27,083	8	29,095
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			89,878	9	116,903
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	10,211,077
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	4,737,244	5,168,082	10c	5,473,833
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			10,816,066	11	11,674,469
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			2,730,084	12	2,595,871
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			935,849	15	997,736
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			21,783,455	16	21,629,214

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	159,922	17	113,656
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	93,900	19	3,796
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..	249,500	22	395,359
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	361,688	25	362,236
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	865,010	26	875,047

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	11,325,007	27	11,678,648
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	3,443,958	28	2,899,940
29	Permanently restricted net assets	6,149,480	29	6,175,579
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	20,918,445	33	20,754,167
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	21,783,455	34	21,629,214