Nonprofit · EIN 06-6026012
CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · HARTFORD, CT 06105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,635,191 | $6,199,161 | $436,030 | $71,841,017 | $292,283 | $71,548,734 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $16,086,615 | $5,750,716 | $10,335,899 | $68,434,113 | $520,584 | $67,913,529 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,258,392 | $5,317,249 | -$3,058,857 | $63,237,635 | $499,860 | $62,737,775 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,848,708
- of which government grants
- $1,340,894
- Membership dues
- $50,643
- Program service revenue
- $167,739
- Investment income
- $3,603,703
- Net rental income
- $2,150
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,426,353
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,665
- Other revenue
- $15,041
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $305,052
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,869,773
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,786,780
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,841
- Accounting fees
- $29,000
- Occupancy
- $302,299
- Travel
- $63,975
- Depreciation
- $224,537
- Program services (functional)
- $3,894,999
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,250,400
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,053,762
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $68,434,113
- Total assets, end of year
- $71,841,017
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $292,283
- Net assets, end of year
- $71,548,734
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,727,317
- Publicly traded securities
- $49,990,564
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,699,384
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $45,849,350
- Gross receipts
- $14,246,432
- Employees
- 73
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1825
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A Kret | CEO & Exec. Dir Officer | 50 | $291,263 | $29,653 |
| Jamie O'Brien | Chief Adv. Officer | 50 | $168,245 | $24,602 |
| ILENE FRANK | CHIEF STRAT. OFF | 50 | $154,843 | $15,238 |
| Jason Zammiello | Sen. Dir. of Acc. | 50 | $110,259 | $4,609 |
| C PAUL BEACH JR | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Klein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY ZACHS | 2ND VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BICHOP NAWROT | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Portia Corbett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Merrill | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA KIEFER | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dixon Mallory | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Jepsen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew McDonald | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Aleia | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA CHAMPION | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ULYSSES HAMMOND | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BEATRIZ GUTIERREZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Cantor | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SYLVIA KELLY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FIONA VERNAL | 1st VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Rojas | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chuck Coursey | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID MCCARY | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Harry Arora | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kerry Britland | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joann Price | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Manisha Sinha | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Kohler | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jay Malcynsky | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A Kret | CEO & Exec. Dir Officer | 50 | $267,122 | $38,410 |
| Jamie O'Brien | Chief Adv. Officer | 50 | $157,252 | $34,167 |
| ILENE FRANK | CCHIEF STRAT. OFF | 50 | $149,665 | $17,357 |
| C PAUL BEACH JR | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Klein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY ZACHS | 2ND VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BICHOP NAWROT | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Portia Corbett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Merrill | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA KIEFER | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dixon Mallory | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Jepsen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew McDonald | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Aleia | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA CHAMPION | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Corbin Walburger | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAZYK | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Cantor | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA KELLY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FIONA VERNAL | 1st VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Rojas | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tammy Exum | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MCCARY | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Arora | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry Britland | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joann Price | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Manisha Sinha | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Kohler | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Simmons | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Malcynsky | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A Kret | CEO & Exec. Dir Officer | 50 | $253,004 | $19,469 |
| ILENE FRANK | CCHIEF STRAT. OFF | 50 | $142,068 | $13,922 |
| Jamie O'Brien | Chief Adv. Officer | 50 | $109,504 | $4,830 |
| KEVIN HUGHES | CFO Officer | 50 | $63,864 | $6,950 |
| Julie Drouin | CFO Officer | 50 | $57,219 | $3,220 |
| C PAUL BEACH JR | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Klein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY ZACHS | 2ND VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BICHOP NAWROT | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Portia Corbett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Merrill | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA KIEFER | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dixon Mallory | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Jepsen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew McDonald | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Aleia | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA CHAMPION | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Corbin Walburger | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAZYK | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Cantor | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA KELLY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FIONA VERNAL | 1st VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Rojas | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tammy Exum | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MCCARY | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Arora | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joann Price | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eliot Bassin | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Manisha Sinha | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Simmons | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Malaynsky | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 ELIZABETH ST, HARTFORD, CT 06105-2213
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ilene Frank
- Signed the 990
- Ilene Frank, CEO
- Phone
- (860) 236-5621
- Website
- www.connecticutmuseum.org
- Return prepared by
- Maletta & Company
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.EDUCATION - PROMOTES THE STUDY AND ENJOYMENT OF CONNECTICUT HISTORY THROUGH SCHOOL GROUP AND ADULT PROGRAMS, TOURS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.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.EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS - DEVELOPS AND DISPLAYS THEMED EXHIBITIONS RELATED TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CONNECTICUT HISTORY, ALONG WITH ACCOMPANYING LECTURES AND BOOK TALKS.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.Expenses $3,894,999 · revenue $167,739
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
- 06-6026012
- 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
- 1934
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A800)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $71,841,017
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,246,432
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,635,191 | $6,199,161 | $71,841,017 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $16,086,615 | $5,750,716 | $68,434,113 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,258,392 | $5,317,249 | $63,237,635 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,448,224 | $4,807,039 | $59,235,873 | 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 06-6026012).
Questions about CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 06-6026012.
- Is CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1934.
- Are donations to CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ilene Frank.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 31 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $291,263 (Robert A Kret, CEO & Exec. Dir).
- How much revenue does CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,635,191, expenses of $6,199,161 and total assets of $71,841,017 at year end.
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