Sharon Historical Society is located in Sharon, CT. The organization was established in 1988. 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 12/2022, Sharon Historical Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sharon 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 12/2022, Sharon Historical Society generated $203.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $232.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVE HISTORY OF SHARON CT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF MUSEUM IN SHARON CT CONNECTING LOCAL RESIDENTS TO THE TOWN OF SHARON THROUGH VARIOUS SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas Rick Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Mo Dore Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Barbara Coords Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Barclay Prindle Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Silvina Leone Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Jodi Scheurenbrand Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $4,553 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $130,962 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,515 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,041 | 
| Investment income | $24,090 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $42,482 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $203,128 | 
| 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. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $72,313 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $5,532 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $9,142 | 
| Office expenses | $3,836 | 
| Information technology | $86 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $50,896 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $908 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,364 | 
| Insurance | $9,781 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $232,125 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $485,396 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $172 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $200 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $532,205 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $656,374 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $35,331 | 
| Total assets | $1,709,678 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,887 | 
| 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 | $10,887 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,332,791 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $366,000 | 
| 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 | $1,709,678 |