Porter-Phelps-Huntington Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Foundation, Inc. operated and preserves the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, Phelps Farm, historic grounds, gardens, agricultural land, historic collections and archives, and presents historical and cultural programs for the general public. Expenses are related to operations, preservation, maintenance and support of an historic house museum and site and public outreach programming. The Foundation also received Phelps Farm in 2022 and expenses relate to the stabilization of this 1816 structure and managing the property including outbuildings and 50 acres of preserved farmland.
- Income
- $133,494
- Spending
- $182,709
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 94.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 40
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 94.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $34,532 spent. Wednesday Folk Traditions, and Tours of the Historic House Museum including free Community Days were held. We also held a new Stirring the Ashes program that included a Reading Frederick Douglass grant and installation of Stopping Stones in the Sunken Garden to commemorate the six enslaved at Forty Acres. We received grants for WFT series from the Amherst and Hadley Cultural Councils, a MCC Festivals and Program grant as well as support from business sponsorships; grants from MassHumanities for Expanding Mass Stories and Reading Frederick Douglas, and funds from the Engagement Arts Fund. We also held a PPH Family Reunion.
- $80,732 spent. In 2023 we received a MassHumanities Staffing grant to support Humanities programming and Preservation Projects at Phelps Farm that is matched in 2024 by PPH. A USDA Pollinator Grant was held over a 3 year period. Phelps Farm which was donated to the Foundation includes all costs associated with repairs, maintenance, taxes, utilities etc.
- $3,276 spent. A tea set dating to the Revolution era is being restored at Williamstown Conservation Center and expenses are for assessment and storage.
- $9,018 spent. General Operations of the PPH historic site including grounds maintenance, insurance, occupancy. Expenses related to the acquisition of Phelps Farm including legal, utilities, repairs, oversight, taxes. We also received a USDA Pollinator Plan and costs associated with its implementation. Income Revenue is from Contributions. We also undertook Conservation of Museum collections.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1955.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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