2026-09-18T08:42:46-07:00 2025-12-31 061392255 KING KING & ASSOCIATES CPAS 170 HOLABIRD AVE WINSTED CT 06098 990 2025-01-01 066000486 LITCHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY LITC 8605674501 PO BOX 385 7 SOUTH STREET LITCHFIELD CT 06759 Jessica Jenkins Executive Direc 2026-09-18 true Christopher King CPA P01315096 8603790215 2025 Jessica Jenkins PO BOX 385 7 SOUTH STREET LITCHFIELD CT 06759 1172928 false X litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org X 1856 CT Museum 14 14 23 15 -5652 246995 287141 20318 13782 426950 833096 3804 9789 698067 1143808 0 0 408527 394600 0 101241 554215 458584 962742 853184 -264675 290624 11155141 11628663 90452 47845 11064689 11580818 X Museum false false 189439 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. 189439 LIBRARY RESEARCH: The Historical Society present materials in a library for use by the public. Approximately 550 people utilized the library. 178605 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. 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 42950 23100 19850 1500 6116 5100 May Art Show 11422 7552 3870 484 54372 30652 23720 1500 6600 5100 13200 10520 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.