New Canaan Historical Society
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $504.7k
- Investments
- $118.9k
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- New Canaan, CT
- Founding
- 06/1951
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 06-0727288
Organization Overview
New Canaan Historical Society is located in New Canaan, CT. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, New Canaan Historical Society employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Canaan 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, New Canaan Historical Society generated $504.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $765.9k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE OBJECTIVE OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE NEW CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAS "TO BRING TOGETHER AND ARRANGE THE HISTORICAL EVENTS OF THE TOWN OF NEW CANAAN, THE GENEALOGIES OF THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LIVED IN TOWN, TO FORM A LIBRARY AND TO COLLECT RELICS AND CUSIOSITIES, AND TO FORM A MUSEUM." OUR MISSION NOW ADDS TO THIS DIRECTIVE BY EMPHASIZING RESEARCH, PRESERVATION, AND EDUCATION. OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SCHOOL TOURS, A MODERN HOUSE DAY TOUR TO CELEBRATE MID CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURE, AND NUMEROUS EXHIBITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOCIETY'S DAILY OPERATIONS ENCOMPASS MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES: THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS AND OPERATES NEW CANAAN'S FIRST TOWN HALL (1825), NOW EXPANDED TO HOUSE A LIBRARY AND VALUT WITH DOCUMENTS, GENEALOGIES, ART AND ARTIFACTS, AS WELL AS THE SILLIMAN-MONROE-CODY DRUG STORE MUSEUM (1846) AND AN EXTENSIVE CLOTHING AND TEXTILE COLLECTION; THE HANFORD-SILLIMAN HOUSE MUSEUM (C.1764); THE RODGERS STUDIO MUSEUM (1878); THE TOOL MUSEUM AND NINETEETH-CENTURY PRINTING OFFICE; THE ROCK SCHOOL (1799); OFF CAMPUS THE LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE (1855), AND THE MID-CENTURY MODERN GORES PAVILLION (1960). IT OPERATES A RESEARCH LIBRARY; A FULL SCHEUDLE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS; A PLAQUING PROGRAM FOR HISTORIC HOMES; PUBLICATIONS ON NEW CANAAN'S HISTORY. IT HAS THREE GALLERY SPACES AND PUTS ON EXHIBITIONS IN EACH OF THOSE. IT RUNS PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND LECTURES. THE LARGEST PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL 2022 WERE: 1. OCTOBER4DESIGN, A MONTH LONG SERICES OF PROGRAMS, LECTURES, AND ACTIVITES INVOLVING ARCHITECTURE, ART, AND DESIGN. 2. FALL BACK INTO HISTORY - A PARTY HELD IN SEPTEMBER 2021 THAT WELCOMED PEOPLE BACK TO CAMPUS3. WOMEN OF WAVENY - AN EXHIBITION OF SCULPTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY CURATED BY MICHELA PORTA AND ARIANNE KOLB 4. STEP INTO SUMMER - MAJOR SPRING FUNDRAISER
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nancy Geary Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $150,923 |
Lawrence Caldwell President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janet Lanaway Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Monahan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Bloom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brock Saxe Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $85,556 |
| Fundraising events | $110,209 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $301,105 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $521,870 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,553 |
| Investment income | $75,256 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,273 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$129,227 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $13,992 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $504,717 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $250,620 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,099 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,916 |
| Fees for services: Management | $38,497 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $80 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,001 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,045 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,622 |
| Insurance | $17,599 |
| All other expenses | $4,058 |
| Total functional expenses | $765,915 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,791 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $508,993 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,887 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $250 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,326,217 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,127,051 |
| Investments—other securities | $118,947 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,172,136 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,579 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $14,579 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,831,868 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $325,689 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,172,136 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that New Canaan Historical Society has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jim And Dede Bartlett Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $169,085 |
| Ending Balance | $169,085 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York Historical Society New York, NY | $208,003,318 | $56,360,280 |
John E Andrus Memorial Inc Hastingsonhudson, NY | $34,101,989 | $32,146,743 |
Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $306,083,724 | $25,857,761 |
American Society For Yad Vashem Inc New York, NY | $98,978,221 | $39,756,518 |
Preservation Society Of Newport County Newport, RI | $83,597,126 | $27,874,827 |
Friends Of The High Line Inc New York, NY | $106,621,000 | $20,114,000 |
World Monuments Fund Inc New York, NY | $56,711,356 | $20,259,179 |
Historic Hudson Valley Pocantico Hills, NY | $88,361,473 | $19,006,453 |
New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc Boston, MA | $58,526,477 | $13,569,592 |
Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation Hamden, CT | $2,880,357 | $12,511,714 |
The Fort Ticonderoga Association Inc Ticonderoga, NY | $22,583,346 | $10,084,437 |
The Josef And Anni Albers Foundation Inc Bethany, CT | $32,115,057 | $7,525,828 |