Nonprofit · EIN 06-1469419
GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · GROTON, CT 06340
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $150,404 | $54,072 | $96,332 | $7,064,939 | $0 | $7,064,939 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $199,875 | $31,553 | $168,322 | $6,968,607 | $0 | $6,968,607 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $257,111 | $29,230 | $227,881 | $6,800,285 | $0 | $6,800,285 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $143,133
- Membership dues
- $108,133
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,271
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,000
- Depreciation
- $2,080
- Program services (functional)
- $44,779
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,179
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,114
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,968,607
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,064,939
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,064,939
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,450,925
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,038,070
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $26,869
- Gross receipts
- $150,404
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Chittenden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Joan Smith | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Kennith Paonessa | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Wendy Spader | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Kevin Ryan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Sidny Van Zandt | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Dan O'Connell | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Janet Andersen | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Chittenden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Joan Smith | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Kennith Paonessa | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Wendy Spader | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Kevin Ryan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Sidny Van Zandt | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Dan O'Connell | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Janet Andersen | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Smith | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Danny O'Connell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| Michael Maurice | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Sidney Van Zandt | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Betsy Chittenden | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Robin Thomas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Wendy Spader | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Kenneth Paonessa | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9187, GROTON, CT 06340-9187
- In care of
- % DAVID A OLIVIER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Betsy Chittenden, 21 Irving St, Mystic, CT 06355
- Signed the 990
- Kevin Ryan, Treasurer
- Phone
- (703) 945-6210
- Website
- www.goaonline.org
Mission
GOSA's mission is to protect and preserve open space and water resources in Southeastern CT, provide public access for passive recreation, and to educate the public.
Program accomplishments
- STEWARDSHIP: Funds were used for lumber, screws, bolts and treads to replace deteriorate bog bridging and build a new bridge on our Candlewood Ridge property. About 140 saplings and steel cages were purchased for and installed on the Sheep Farm South property where invasive vegetation removal was recently done. A private contractor was paid to perform field mowing at several properties. Stewardship of all preserves was performed including installation of signage, invasive control, routine mowing and purchase of small tools.Expenses $13,203
- MISSION OUTREACH: Funds were used to create documentaries about GOSA's mission to educate the public about wildlife and the environment. Flyers were created and printed to inform members and the community about GOSA's properties, the benefits of being outdoors, and community hikes hosted by GOSA.Expenses $13,152
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Buses were provided to transport young children to our properties where they were led on hikes to experience nature. Students in grades K-3 from Groton Public Schools and campers from the Groton Parks and Recreation summer camp program benefited from this program. A movable trail counter was purchased and initially installed at Sheep Farm North to record the number of hikers using the property.Expenses $5,795
- Other Program ServicesExpenses $12,629
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1469419
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,064,939
- Income (IRS master file)
- $150,404
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $150,404 | $54,072 | $7,064,939 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $199,875 | $31,553 | $6,968,607 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $257,111 | $29,230 | $6,800,285 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $157,279 | $242,147 | $6,572,405 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-1469419).
Questions about GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC is 06-1469419.
- Is GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Betsy Chittenden.
- Who are the officers and directors of GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $150,404, expenses of $54,072 and total assets of $7,064,939 at year end.
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