2025-09-30T09:24:33-07:00 2024-12-31 061209905 Maletta & Company 43 Enterprise Drive Bristol CT 06010 990 2024-01-01 066026012 THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History CONN 8602365621 ONE ELIZABETH STREET HARTFORD CT 06105 Robert A Kret CEO 2025-09-30 true true MICHAEL A MALETTA CPA P00435529 8605826715 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Robert A Kret ONE ELIZABETH STREET HARTFORD CT 061052213 49698865 false X www.chs.org X 1825 CT 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. 24 24 61 75 0 2027699 2994397 173576 235863 49616 12853515 7501 2840 2258392 16086615 0 0 2964668 3402027 0 965739 2352581 2348689 5317249 5750716 -3058857 10335899 63237635 68434113 499860 520584 62737775 67913529 X 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. false false 1336795 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. 948030 182003 EDUCATION - PROMOTES THE STUDY AND ENJOYMENT OF CONNECTICUT HISTORY THROUGH SCHOOL GROUP AND ADULT PROGRAMS, TOURS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. 533056 17588 EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS - DEVELOPS AND DISPLAYS THEMED EXHIBITIONS RELATED TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CONNECTICUT HISTORY, ALONG WITH ACCOMPANYING LECTURES AND BOOK TALKS. 425403 Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program - Serves as the state's official folk and traditional arts initiative, working with communities to document, present, and sustain valuable cultural heritage. 272572 36272 COLLECTIONS ACCESS/RESEARCH CENTER - MAINTAINS AND OPERATES A LIBRARY THAT PROVIDES BOOKS, PHOTOGRAPHS, MICROFILMS, GENEALOGY AND OTHER MATERIALS RELEVANT TO CONNECTICUT HISTORY AND MANAGES THE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE COLLECTIONS USED AND SOUGHT BY RESEARCHERS, GENEALOGISTS AND ACADEMIC SCHOLARS. 697975 36272 3515856 true true false true false false false true false true true false false true false true true false false false false 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 true 96 0 true 61 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 24 24 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CT X Robert A Kret 8602365621 ONE ELIZABETH STREET HARTFORD CT 061052213 Robert A Kret CEO & Exec. 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Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired, or as temporarily or permanently restricted net assets if the assets used to purchase the items are restricted by donors. Contributed collection items are not reflected on the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset classes.The CHS's collections consist of artifacts of historical significance, works of art, or similar assets related to Connecticut history. These collections are held for public exhibition, educational, research, historical and curatorial purposes. Each of these items is cataloged, preserved, and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their condition are performed continuously. Deaccessioned items are subject to a policy that requires proceeds from their sales to be used for collections acquisition and collections care. Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. The CHS's collections consist of artifacts of historical significance, works of art, or similar assets related to Connecticut history. These collections are held for public exhibition, educational, research, historical and curatorial purposes. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. THE INTENDED USES OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND INCLUDE OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC NEEDS, INCLUDING COLLECTIONS ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION AND INTERPREATION, AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The CHS is a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under provisions of the Internal Revenue Service Code, Section 501(c)(3).The CHS regularly reviews and evaluates its tax positions taken or expected to be taken for a tax return and believes that no tax benefits or liabilities are required to be recognized. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD $6451 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEM $689691 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S COST OF GOODS SOLD $6451 X X false false false false false false false false false ILENE FRANK CCHIEF STRAT. OFF 149665 7544 9813 167022 Jamie O'Brien Chief Adv. Officer 157252 6742 27425 191419 Robert A Kret CEO & Exec. Dir 267122 14202 24208 305532 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANNUALLY THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES FORMAL UPDATES IN INFORMATION ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES. TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYESS HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO NOTIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY OF ANY CHANGES DURING THE YEAR THAT MAY ARISE REGARDING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILIAR ORGANIZATIONS PARTICULARLY ARTS AND CULTURE INSTITUTIONS IN THE REGION. BASED ON SUBSTANTIAL DELIBERATION ANNUAL COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE CHS AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE BASED ON CURRENT REGULATIONS. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT = $689691 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 rounding = -$1