EIN 06-6026012

The Connecticut Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
Year formed
1825
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
CHS cultivates understanding of CT's history and culture through collections development and exhibits, located in Hartford.
Total revenues
$4,448,224
2022
Total expenses
$4,807,039
2022
Total assets
$59,235,873
2022
Num. employees
55
2022

Program areas at The Connecticut Historical Society

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.
Exhibits and programs - develops and displays themed exhibitions related to various aspects of Connecticut history, along with accompanying lectures and book talks.
Education - promotes The study and enjoyment of Connecticut history through school group and adult programs, tours and outreach activities.

Who funds The Connecticut Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Connecticut HumanitiesCT Cultural Fund Ope$699,483
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG)General Support$636,192
Woodward CG Uw-Ttees Trinity-AeUnrestricted General$580,173
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at The Connecticut Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Robert KretBoard Member$220,648
Kevin HughesChief Financial Officer$126,455
Richard TuchmanChief Adv Officer$144,555
Llene FrankBoard Member
Kate SchrammDirector , Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program
...and 24 more key personnel

Financials for The Connecticut Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,813,271
Program services$132,584
Investment income and dividends$960,864
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$535,921
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,695
Miscellaneous revenues$3,889
Total revenues$4,448,224

Form 990s for The Connecticut Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-15990View PDF
2021-122022-08-05990View PDF
2020-122021-06-28990View PDF
2019-122020-09-03990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Connecticut Historical Society

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Vermont Historical SocietyBarre, VT$2,225,656
Western Reserve Historical SocietyCleveland, OH$8,999,040
Accokeek FoundationAccokeek, MD$1,259,559
Oregon Historical SocietyPortland, OR$16,021,326
Historic DenverDenver, CO$1,654,907
Mattatuck Historical SocietyWaterbury, CT$3,496,557
The Historic TrustVancouver, WA$7,059,429
Historic Columbia FoundationColumbia, SC$2,798,468
Jackson Hole Historical Society and MuseumJackson, WY$4,020,394
Revolutionary SpacesBoston, MA$3,160,061
Data update history
November 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $636,192 from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG)
September 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 24, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 19 new personnel
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1 Elizabeth St
Hartford, CT 06105
Metro area
Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
County
Hartford County, CT
Website URL
connecticutmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(860) 236-5621
Facebook page
CTHistoricalSociety 
Twitter profile
@cthistorical 
IRS details
EIN
06-6026012
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1825
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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