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Nonprofit · EIN 06-6068553

DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · DARIEN, CT 06820

Financials

$195K$322K2022$193K$318K2023$226K$297K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$226,386$297,287-$70,901$2,204,004$63,589$2,140,415
June 30, 2024990$193,333$317,643-$124,310$2,176,460$17,052$2,159,408
June 30, 2023990$194,790$322,248-$127,458$2,221,655$4,845$2,216,810
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$161,219
of which government grants
$20,000
Membership dues
$39,780
Program service revenue
$12,122
Investment income
$49,349
Net gain from sales of assets
$28,265
Net income from fundraising events
$3,696
Other revenue
$3,696

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$98,870
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$106,095
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,050
Occupancy
$31,752
Depreciation
$62,324
Program services (functional)
$218,785
Management and general (functional)
$64,710
Fundraising (functional)
$13,792

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,176,460
Total assets, end of year
$2,204,004
Total liabilities, end of year
$63,589
Net assets, end of year
$2,140,415
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,305,333
Publicly traded securities
$822,419
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,890,936
Net assets with donor restrictions
$249,479
Gross receipts
$297,318
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1953
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATE MUIRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD DOLCETTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GAIL RANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN SHEPPARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIAN CASTELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KIM KENNEDYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER MALCOUNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELE MENGWALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CYNTHIA STAMMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLY SCALLONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ARPITA MUCHHALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATE MCCARTHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CASEY HAVERSTICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACQUELINE DEMONTRAVELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATE CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH LEXOW KEENAEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT PASCAL JRTREASURER
Officer
5$0
JOSEPH SPAINVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
AL MILLERPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
SARAH DASSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATE MUIRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD DOLCETTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GAIL RANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN SHEPPARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIAN CASTELLEX-OFFICEO BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH DASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER MALCOUNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELE MENGWALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CYNTHIA STAMMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT PASCAL JRTREASURER
Officer
5$0
JOSEPH SPAINVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
AL MILLERPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
KIM KENNEDYSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATE MUIRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAT D'ARINZODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GAIL RANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN SHEPPARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIAN CASTELLEX-OFFICEO BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH DASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER MALCOUNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELE MENGWALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CYNTHIA STAMMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT PASCAL JRTREASURER
Officer
5$0
JOSEPH SPAINVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
AL MILLERPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
KIM KENNEDYSECRETARY
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
45 OLD KINGS HWY N, DARIEN, CT 06820-4607
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AL MILLER, 45 OLD KINGS HIGHWAY NORTH, DARIEN, CT 06820
Signed the 990
AL MILLER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(203) 655-9233
Return prepared by
THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, AND ITS BATES SCOFIELD HOMESTEAD MUSEUM, IS TO MAINTAIN, COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND EXHIBIT MATERIALS OF LOCAL HISTORICAL VALUE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ITS HERITAGE. IT IS THROUGH THE DILIGENT PERFORMANCE OF THIS MISSION THAT THE SOCIETY WILL BRING A GREATER SENSE OF COMMUNITY TO THE RESIDENTS OF DARIEN, BY HELPING THEM TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE CHARACTER AND INDIVIDUALITY OF THEIR TOWN AND TO HONOR AND PRESERVE ITS HERITAGE AS THEY SHAPE ITS FUTURE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MISSION OF THE DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, AND ITS BATES SCOFIELD HOMESTEAD MUSEUM, IS TO MAINTAIN, COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND EXHIBIT MATERIALS OF LOCAL HISTORICAL VALUE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ITS HERITAGE. IT IS THROUGH THE DILIGENT PERFORMANCE OF THIS MISSION THAT THE SOCIETY WILL BRING A GREATER SENSE OF COMMUNITY TO THE RESIDENTS OF DARIEN, BY HELPING THEM TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE CHARACTER AND INDIVIDUALITY OF THEIR TOWN AND TO HONOR AND PRESERVE ITS HERITAGE AS THEY SHAPE ITS FUTURE.
    Expenses $218,785 · revenue $12,122

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-6068553
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1956
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,204,004
Income (IRS master file)
$297,318

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$226,386$297,287$2,204,004IRS
990June 2024$193,333$317,643$2,176,460IRS
990June 2023$194,790$322,248$2,221,655XML
990June 2022$246,416$241,122$2,313,157IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 06-6068553).

Questions about DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is 06-6068553.
Is DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1956.
Are donations to DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AL MILLER.
Who are the officers and directors of DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $226,386, expenses of $297,287 and total assets of $2,204,004 at year end.

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