Historic Takoma, Inc.

PO Box 5781
Takoma Park, MD 20913

www.historictakoma.org

Mission and Programs

Mission

Founded in 1979, Historic Takoma is an all- volunteer, membership-based, non-profit organization whose mission includes: improving the quality of life in the Takoma Park, MD, and DC, community through educating residents and the public about the value of historic preservation; preserving the architecture and physical environment of the Takoma Park community; working with the community to revitalize business areas; procuring and preserving artifacts and archival materials relating to the history of Takoma Park, establishing and maintaining historic structures and exhibits, and holding meetings, tours, and other events for instruction and information of members and the public.

Programs

Major, ongoing HTI programs include: (1) The Annual House and Garden Tour of older homes in the Takoma-DC and Takoma Park-MD historic districts to highlight local history, successful residential historic preservation, and to encourage future preservation efforts; (2) Care of the historic Thomas Siegler Carriage House and Garden for educational programs and community use (some 30,000 residents); (3) HTI Archives with its online catalog and storage of historic materials and objects from Takoma-DC and Takoma Park, MD; (4) Public testimony before local commissions, and governmental bodies regarding issues pertaining to preservation of quality of life in the Takoma Park DC and MD communities (5) Quarterly publication of Historic Takoma Newsletter about community activities related to historic preservation, and to inform Takoma residents about local history; (6) Local history tours for grade and high school students; (7) Special emphasis on participation in HTI activities from Takoma-DC residents.

Additional Comments from the Organization

In 1999, Montgomery Preservation, Inc. honored HTI with a special award for 20 years of distinguished service to the community in historic preservation. An all-volunteer organization, HTI occupies a prominent role in guiding preservation of the community's physical and social environment as well as its history. Takoma Park straddles the District of Columbia - Maryland boundary but serves all Takoma.

Who We Are

HTI encourages preservation of Takoma Park DC and MD's unique historic heritage, architecture, and physical environment through conservation, education, and civic leadership.

NTEE Code

• A80—Historical Societies and Related Activities
• A54—History Museums
• S20—Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement

Goals and Results

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2004

1. Installed online catalog system and continued, under guidance of professional archivists, identifying and protecting items in the archives.
2. Sponsored public workshop and forum under aegis of Takoma-DC Historic Preservation Committee on historic preservation concerns for Takoma DC.
3. Accepted major donation of the Cady family portraits that in future may be returned on loan to the Cady-Lee Mansion.

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2005

1. Completion of first oral history project in new program to gather oral histories from Takoma's most senior residents and former residents.
2. Continue adding information to online catalog at HTI archives while protecting and identifying all items in the archives collection.
3. Publish children's book on Takoma history for 4th graders and continue community history walking tours for elementary grade students.

Financial Data

Revenues and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Revenue
Contributions	$0
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$4,020
Expenses
Program Services	$23,814
Administration	$6,010
Other	$0
Total Expenditures	$29,824
Net Gain/Loss	$0

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Note: The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

	January 1, 2007	December 31, 2007	Change
Assets
Cash & Equivalent	$65,907	$51,542	($14,365)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivables/Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investments/Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investments/Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets	$442,787	$431,348	($11,439)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$0	$556,727	$556,727
Liabilities
Accounts Payable	$0	$0	$0
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Fund Balance	$0	$0	$0

Financial Comments from the Organization

Form 990-EZ for all years required are on file with the IRS.

Basic Information

• This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity .
• This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
• Financial information in this report is derived from the organization's December 31, 2007 Form 990.
• Additional narrative information in this report was last supplied by the organization on December 21, 2004.
• Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

• EIN

  52-1146960

• Executive

  Ms. Sabrina Baron

• Contact

  Ms. Sabrina Baron, President

• Phone

  (301) 270-2831

• E-mail

  president@historictakoma.org

• Fiscal Year

  December 31, 2007

• Assets

  $556,727 (from Dec 31, 2007 Form 990)

• Income

  $4,020 (from Dec 31, 2007 Form 990)

• Year Founded

  1979

• Ruling Year

  1981

• No. of Board Members

  13

• No. of Full-Time Employees

  0

• No. of Part-Time Employees

  0

• No. of Volunteers

  21-100

• Funding

  This organization is seeking funds from contributions and grants. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses, special projects and building improvements.

• Locations Served

  • Takoma Park, Maryland, and Takoma, District of Columbia DC

Board of Directors

• John Currant, Treasurer
• Dorothy Barnes, Historian
• Mark Freedman, Communications Chair
• Paul Mandel, Membership Chair
• Susan Schreiber, Development Chair
• Rachel Kennedy
• Diana Kohn, Education Chair
• Sabrina Baron, President
• Lorraine Pearsall, Vice President
• Carolyn Alderson, Secretary
• Kathy Brooks-Denny, House and Garden Tour Chair
• Karen Fishman, Archives Chair

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