Connecticut Historical Society

Organization Overview

Connecticut Historical Society is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1934. 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 12/2021, Connecticut Historical Society employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connecticut 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 12/2021, Connecticut Historical Society generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE CHS IS TO CULTIVATE DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF CONNECTICUT, AND ITS ROLE IN AMERICA AND THE WORLD, THROUGH REFLECTION OF THE PAST, ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PRESENT, AND INNOVATION FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH OUR COLLECTIONS, RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND EXHIBITIONS. THE CHSS VISION IS TO WORK WITH AN INCLUSIVE AUDIENCE TO PROMOTE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES AS ESSENTIAL TOOLS TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS, SHAPE COMMUNITIES, AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT - MANAGES THE DIVERSE COLLECTIONS MATERIALS (BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, FURNITURE, COSTUMES AND MANY OTHER OBJECTS) RELATED TO CONNECTICUT'S MATERIAL CULTURE FROM THE LATE 17TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT.


EDUCATION - PROMOTES THE STUDY AND ENJOYMENT OF CONNECTICUT HISTORY THROUGH SCHOOL GROUP AND ADULT PROGRAMS, TOURS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.


EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS - DEVELOPS AND DISPLAYS THEMED EXHIBITIONS RELATED TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CONNECTICUT HISTORY, ALONG WITH ACCOMPANYING LECTURES AND BOOK TALKS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert A Kret
CEO
$182,932
Richard Tuchman
Chief Adv. Officer
$136,499
Kevin Hughes
CFO
$122,140
Ilene Frank
Chief Curator
$118,317
David Klein
Treasurer
$0
Henry Zachs
2nd Vice Pres.
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Resources Management Corp
Investment Managers
$159,227
Lord Cultural Resources
Consulting
$104,976
Johnson Controls Security
Security
$227,654
Community Counseling Service
Consulting
$125,000
Reed Hilderbrand
Architects
$138,163
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$64,935
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,204,909
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,249,829
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,028
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,519,673
Total Program Service Revenue$72,416
Investment income $940,292
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,029,428
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $3,307
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,569,476

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Connecticut Historical Society has recieved totaling $1,101,142.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Charles G Woodward Tr Uw

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$491,312
Frederick S Bliss Estate Tr Uw

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$112,583
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving

Hartford, CT

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$100,000
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving

Hartford, CT

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$100,000
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving

Hartford, CT

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$100,000
G E Bliss Trust Uw 1-3 Residue Fund 0719124

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$74,804
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$42,161,813
Earnings$7,981,351
Net Contributions$374,700
Other Expense$1,693,008
Ending Balance$48,824,856

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