2024-04-12T13:38:31Z 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 061469419 GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC GROT 8605369811 P O BOX 9187 GROTON CT 063409187 Michael J Maurice Treasurer 8605369811 2024-04-05 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Danny O'Connell 19 Main St Groton CT 06340 257111 false X https://gosaonline.org X 1967 CT GOSA's purpose is to: Protect and preserve open space and water resources in Southeastern CT, provide public access for passive recreation, and to educate the public. 8 8 0 300 0 0 156967 249847 0 193 3294 119 3970 157279 257111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1278 242147 29230 242147 29230 -84868 227881 6572404 6800285 0 0 6572404 6800285 GOSA's purpose is to: Protect and preserve open space and water resources in Southeastern CT, provide public access for passive recreation, and to educate the public. false false 11683 Forest Management Activities: GOSA made a significant investment in Forest Management Plans for several of our properties in 2023 by hiring Connwood Foresters , Inc. GOSA will use these plans for guidance and direction on improving forest health, combating invasive species, and adapting to the effects of climate change. These forest management plans will serve as a roadmap for responsible and long-term stewardship plans, public access, and conservation of our natural resources. 5277 General Stewardship Activities: Funds were spent purchasing battery powered hedge trimmers and mowers. The equipment is lighter, quieter and better for our volunteers and the environment. Our invasive plant management team purchased native grass seed to help restore areas infested with Mugwort and Japanese Knotweed. 1015 Education & Public Outreach Related Activities: Goals are to communicate with local families about the opportunities to experience nature on our properties and to make them family friendly. GOSA also partnered with The Last Green Valley to document and create a 0.6 mile trail as ADA compliant. 17975 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false CT X X Michael Maurice 8608848625 840 Shennecossett Rd Groton CT 06340 Joan Smith Vice President 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Danny O'Connell President 35.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Maurice Treasurer 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Sidney Van Zandt Vice President 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Betsy Chittenden Director 20.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Thomas Secretary 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Wendy Spader Director 20.00 X 0 0 0 Kenneth Paonessa Director 20.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 100000 149847 249847 3294 3294 Refund of taxes 103 103 Culvert payment 3867 3867 3970 257111 0 0 7264 41 41 0 7936 7936 2811 415 2396 190 190 730 730 3496 3399 97 4342 4342 Consumable Supplies 4635 4037 598 Postage & Printing 3296 1051 1341 904 Fundraising & Square Fees 471 97 374 Membership & Registration Fees 1135 260 875 147 147 29230 17975 9977 1278 366900 190713 242110 185764 6445560 21800 5963346 6423760 48 48 6572404 6800285 0 0 X 6569929 6710885 2475 89400 6572404 6800285 6572404 6800285 227881 0 X false false false X 0 0 0 0 124787 143992 1448544 156967 250452 2124742 124787 143992 1448544 156967 250452 2124742 2124742 9732 2315 117 193 3294 15651 24592 800 0 119 3970 29481 2169874 0.97920 0.96640 X Part II, Line 10 - Other Income Detail Culvert Payment $3,867 Refund of Property Taxes $222 Gross Fundraising Income $25,392 Total: $29,481 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6417409 6417409 13290 10632 2658 14862 11169 3693 6423760 Part VI, Line 11b A copy of the form 990 is provided to and reviewed by the Finance Committee and then the Board of Directors Part VI, Line 12c The organization requires every Director to disclose compliance with the conflicts of interest policy Part VI, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents conflict or interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Part VI, Line 6 Organization has members that meet at least annually Part VI, Line 7a The membership elects the governing body at the annual membership meeting Part VI, Line 7b The membership elects the governing body and appoints the officers at the annual membership meeting