Fairfield Historical Society

Organization Overview

Fairfield Historical Society is located in Fairfield, CT. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Fairfield Historical Society employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairfield Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Fairfield Historical Society generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FAIRFIELD MUSEUM USES HISTORY AND THE ARTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY AND HELP SHAPE ITS FUTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FAIRFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESERVES AND INTERPRETS THE HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD, CT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THROUGH CHANGING EXHIBITIONS, SCHOOL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION SPARKS DIALOGUE, INSPIRES MEANINGFUL COLLABORATIONS, AND DELIBERATES THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE.


FAIRFIELD MUSEUM WELCOMES MORE THAN 37,000 VISITORS FROM THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND FOR A WIDE RANGE OF EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SCHOOL VISITS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. MORE THAN 4,500 OF THOSE ARE STUDENTS WHO VISIT ON FIELD TRIPS FROM 65 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT FAIRFIELD COUNTY TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITY AND HOW THEY CAN BE ACTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS FOR THE FUTURE. THE MUSEUM OFFERS MORE THAN 200 ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS EACH YEAR THAT PROVIDE IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS WITH DIVERSE OPINIONS TO COME TOGETHER TO DISCUSS CRITICAL ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY AT LARGE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Jehle
Executive Director
$255,421
Bill Winget
Vice President
$0
Susan Bonner
President
$0
Rose Thomas
Secretary
$0
Chris Daley
Treasurer
$0
Elizabeth Fath
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$34,285
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$584,650
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$618,935
Total Program Service Revenue$94,892
Investment income $114,875
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $151,067
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $301,608
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,388
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $9,715
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,219,328

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Fairfield Historical Society has recieved totaling $12,006.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE

$8,500
Hatfield Fund

Fairfield, CT

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT

$1,500
Trischman Family Foundation Inc

Fairfield, CT

PURPOSE: DONATION

$1,000
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc

New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PROJECTS - GENERAL OPERATING

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,995,175
Earnings-$1,468,524
Admin Expense$30,000
Net Contributions$44,000
Other Expense$469,701
Ending Balance$7,070,950

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