2025-11-12T08:18:24-08:00 2024-12-31 061392255 KING KING & ASSOCIATES CPAS 170 HOLABIRD AVE WINSTED CT 06098 990 2024-01-01 066000486 LITCHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY LITC 8605674501 PO BOX 385 7 SOUTH STREET LITCHFIELD CT 06759 Jessica Jenkins Executive Direc 2025-11-12 true true Robert E King CPA P00083643 8603790215 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jessica Jenkins PO BOX 385 7 SOUTH STREET LITCHFIELD CT 06759 727197 false X litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org X 1856 CT Museum 14 14 20 17 2584 290992 246995 10157 20318 322975 426950 -9017 3804 615107 698067 0 0 453613 408527 0 90040 630647 554215 1084260 962742 -469153 -264675 11150582 11155141 121223 90452 11029359 11064689 X Museum false false 172235 EDUCATION: The Historical Society plans, coordinates, and guides tours throughout the historical areas of Litchfield County. The Society also presents lectures. Approximately 7,200 people attended the tours and special education events. 166106 EXHIBITS: The Historical Society gives presentations of historical items pertaining to the history of Litchfield. Exhibits are open to the public for viewing and were visited by approximately 5,700 people. 163041 LIBRARY RESEARCH: The Historical Society present materials in a library for use by the public. Approximately 550 people utilized the library. 111555 COLLECTIONS: The Historical Society secures items of historical significance to Litchfield County and improves the quality of museum collections. 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The cost of all objects purchased is reported as a separate program expense. Contributed collection items are not valued in the financial statements. During the year ended December 31, 2022, purchases of exhibit and collection objects amounted to $1,254, and 6 items were collected. Collections permanently remain with the museum. If deaccessioned, proceeds must be used to purchase collection items or for the direct care of existing items. In 2022, no items were deaccessioned. Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. The organization's collections include items relating to civil, military, literary and ecclesiastical history and biography in general, and especially with reference to the Town of Litchfield, Connecticut. The Society discovers, procures and preserves these items; major programs include museum collections, exhibits, library research and education. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The Society's Endowment was established to help fund the operations and capital improvements of the Society and its museums. X X X X X X false CT Fall Fundraiser 40762 35407 5355 1500 4273 600 4124 May Art Show 12036 9056 2980 333 52798 44463 8335 1500 4273 600 4457 10830 -2495 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Individuals pay dues and receive a membership in the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The President and Treasurer review the form prior to signing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The policy is reviewed annually after new trustees have been elected. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b A review of comparable salaries is made through NEMA, Salary Review, and other museums in Connecticut. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 These items are available upon request; Forms 990 also appear on the Guidestar website.