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GORE PLACE SOCIETY

EIN: 04-2104254 · WALTHAM, MA 02453-6866 · United States · FY 2025 Data
4 out of 5 67 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 70/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 65/100
Impact (25%) 75/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

The mission of Gore Place is to preserve and promote the 1806 country estate of Christopher and Rebecca Gore as a unique community resource that tells the story of early 19th century American life.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$3.0M
Total Revenue
$1.4M
Total Expenses
$13.0M
Net Assets
21
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 59.8%
Fundraising Efficiency 32.3%
Operating Reserve 114.85x
Liability-to-Asset 0.7%
Revenue Diversification 78.8%
Executive Compensation $128K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 1,930 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
59.8% 77.7%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
35.3% 14.2%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
4.9% 5.9%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
32.3% 302.5%
P10P90
Top quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
114.9 mo 15.8 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.7% 11.4%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
78.8% 70.6%
P10P90
Below median
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
54.3% 0.9%
P10P90
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Access to open space, historical museum, educational events, music, historical farm, and festival. 6,000 $15.00 Per Day
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $3.0M $1.4M $13.0M 59.8% 21
2023 $1.2M $1.5M $11.2M 60.7% 22
2022 $1.4M $1.4M $11.0M 58.7% 19
2021 $1.1M $1.2M N/A 19
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Organization Details
EIN
04-2104254
State
MA
City
WALTHAM
ZIP
02453-6866
Classification
A54Z
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1935
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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