Friends of the Morrill Homestead Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To foster an awareness of the legacy and accomplishments of Senator Justin Smith Morrill of Strafford, Vermont
- Income
- $40,500
- Spending
- $48,484
- Reserves
- 35.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Highest pay
- $20,232, director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $7,861 spent. For most of the 2025 Season, the Morrill Homestead site was closed to the public in anticipation of major underground construction to alleviate significant drainage issues adversely affecting the property. So most of our normal schedule of classes and events had to be cancelled. To provide alternative programming, the Friends sponsored a late June bus trip to visit four historic sites across the State that had an association with Morrill's life: Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, The Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College, the Governors Mansion - Park-McCullough House, and the Bennington Battle Monument. The bus was full, the day was long, and everyone had a wonderful time.
- $473 spent. Morrill was a true Renaissance man, whose interests spanned a broad spectrum of the arts and sciences. Capturing the spirit of the man who was responsible for much of the art adorning the Capitol in Washington, the Friends again scheduled an art exhibit and reception featuring over 50 miniature works by 17 artists from throughout the Upper Valley. Because the major construction work on the site had not begun, we were able to hold this "Minis for Morrill" party on site. An estimated 100 people attended the free event, which kicked off Strafford's Independence Day celebration and featured an array of savory hors d'oeuvres prepared by Board Members.
- $1,310 spent. As part of our ongoing effort to provide alternative programming to offset the cancellation of our normal event calendar, the Friends hosted an engaging speaker series at the Strafford Town House on three Sunday afternoons in July, August and September. Topics covered constitutional rights and the integration of the arts and literary works addressing social justice, diversity, and current political climates. Speakers included: Constitutional scholar Meg Mott from the Vermont Humanities Speakers Bureau... author and educator Julia Alvarez who read from her latest book, "The Cemetery of Untold Stories"... and Shirley Jefferson from the Vermont Law School, who discussed "Where do we go from Here?" All engaged with the audience through questions and discussions. All were brilliant and all three events were well attended.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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