Nonprofit · EIN 06-6068708
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Also known as CONNECTICUT SOCIETY SAR, General David Humphreys Branch Number 1
Tax-exempt · OLD GREENWICH, CT 06870
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $146,803 | $138,423 | $8,380 | $1,341,624 | $29,436 | $1,312,188 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $152,068 | $104,662 | $47,406 | $1,252,565 | $19,115 | $1,233,450 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $168,298 | $51,378 | $116,920 | $1,104,245 | $0 | $1,104,245 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $41,442
- Membership dues
- $3,713
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $105,361
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $43,500
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,811
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,050
- Program services (functional)
- $132,455
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,837
- Fundraising (functional)
- $131
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,252,565
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,341,624
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,436
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,312,188
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,274,673
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,306,168
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,020
- Gross receipts
- $146,803
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1889
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul H Selnau | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Mark W Sheldon SR | 1st Vice President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Timothy S Hill | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David J Perkins | Secretary & Color Guard Commander Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Fred Lorthioir | Treasurer Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Richard Kendall | Assistant Treasurer & Chaplin Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Peter G Snyder | Chancellor Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Gary S Pitcock | Historian Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Robert Carrara | Auditor Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ethan A Stewart | Registrar Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Brian Burland | Auditor Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Selnau | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Bird | 1st Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Bandecchi | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David J Perkins | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Theodore J Nelson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Kendall | Assistant Treasurer & Chaplin Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Peter G Snyder | Chancellor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gary S Pitcock | Historian Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kenneth D Roach | National Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ethan A Stewart | Registrar Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Fred Lorthioir | Auditor Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Selnau | President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Bird | 1st Vice President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Timothy C Wilkins | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| David J Perkins | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Theodore J Nelson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Richard Kendall | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Carrera | Compliance Officer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Alex Bates | Chancellor Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Gary S Pitcock | Historian Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| David Packard | Property Steward Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Kenneth D Roach | National Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Ethan A Stewart | Alternate Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 70 N RIDGE RD, OLD GREENWICH, CT 06870-1123
- In care of
- % THEODORE J NELSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 12 Saxon Woods Court, Cheshire CT 064102308
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Fred Lorthioir, 70 North Ridge Rd, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Donald A Hayden, 6 Long Hill Terrace, New Haven CT 065151820
- Signed the 990
- Frederick Lorthioir, Treasurer
- Phone
- (203) 698-0213
- Website
- www.sarconnecticut.org
- Return prepared by
- Advanced Accounting Solutions LLC
Mission
The Sons of The American Revolution are direct descendants of those patriots that acheived the independence of the American people. The objectives of our organiztion are intended to perptuate a more profound reverence for the principals of the government founded by our forefathers
Program accomplishments
- Management and operation of three historical properties located in Connecticut:Lebanons War Office where Connecticuts Council of Safety met and made decisions throughout the Revolution, and two schoolhouses in New London and East Haddam where Nathan Hale taught school before joining the revolutionary cause. All three sites are open for limited hours during the summer, draw on volunteers from the society and local communities to care for and interpret them, and attract hundreds of students and tourists annually from the region and beyond.Expenses $27,254 · grants $1,500 · revenue $1,951
- Organization and promotion of the publics awareness of our Societys goals by providing historical information about the Revolutionary War and Revolutionary themes by organizing and delivering programs that are open to the public that honor our Revolutionary Patriots and the locations of significant Revolutionary events in Connecticut. Efforts include Historic Sites and Celebration efforts, the CTSSAR Color Guard, promotional materials, and event organization expensesExpenses $17,939 · grants $5,275 · revenue $8,405
- The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (CTSSAR) sponsors annual awards that recognize patriotism, leadership, and dedication to the study of the founding principles, figures, and historical events of the American Revolution by students, educators, and the general public. Awards encourage civic responsibility and duty, creative and effective teaching practices in classrooms, and a deeper understanding of the complicated issues surrounding the war for American Independence. The CTSSAR awards scholarships to Eagle Scouts, ROTC Leaders, USCG Leaders, Public Speakers (Oration Contests), Writing Skills (Essay Contests), all to supports excellence in a youthful generation. Flag awards and public service awards are also available to promote patriotism among the general public.Expenses $3,411 · revenue $350
- CTSSAR paid NSSAR and New England District dues of $455 and $150 respectively CTSSAR paid expenses for hosting the 2025 Congress totalling $83,246 while collecting revenue of $17,673 in 2025Expenses $83,851 · revenue $17,673
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
- 06-6068708
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Exempt since
- 1944
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,341,624
- Income (IRS master file)
- $146,803
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $146,803 | $138,423 | $1,341,624 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $152,068 | $104,662 | $1,252,565 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $168,298 | $51,378 | $1,104,245 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $71,602 | $44,898 | $913,046 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Donald A Hayden | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 06-6068708).
Questions about NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is 06-6068708.
- Is NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1944.
- Which annual return does NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 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 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 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 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 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 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Fred Lorthioir.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $146,803, expenses of $138,423 and total assets of $1,341,624 at year end.
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