Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 06-0646622 • 501(c)3 • Fairfield, CT
Profile
The society offers a wide array of educational programs to its members and non-members including school programs, adult enrichment and special educational events and activities for families.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
44th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
12th percentile
Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 25.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
51st percentile
Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
57th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$13,789,426
Up $594,652 (+4.5%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$212,845
Up $40,366 (+23%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$13,576,581
Up $554,286 (+4.3%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$1,237,646
Up $116,290 (+10%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$1,461,788
Down $7,199 (-0.5%) from 2024
Net Income
Up-$224,142
Up $123,489 (+36%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The society offers a wide array of educational programs to its members and non-members including school programs, adult enrichment and special educational events and activities for families.
Fairfield museum uses history and the arts to strengthen community and help shape its future.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $9,116,371 | $9,829,425 | ▲ $713,054 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,767,302 | $2,632,933 | ▼ $134,369 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $403,781 | $477,932 | ▲ $74,151 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $23,817 | $28,309 | ▲ $4,492 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $15,816 | $17,301 | ▲ $1,485 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $3,206 | $0 | ▼ $3,206 |
| Total Assets | $13,194,774 | $13,789,426 | ▲ $594,652 |
| Other Assets Total | $864,481 | $803,526 | ▼ $60,955 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $99,137 | $102,211 | ▲ $3,074 |
| Deferred Revenue | $43,786 | $83,734 | ▲ $39,948 |
| Other Liabilities | $29,556 | $26,900 | ▼ $2,656 |
| Total Liabilities | $172,479 | $212,845 | ▲ $40,366 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $8,653,540 | $8,929,286 | ▲ $275,746 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $4,368,755 | $4,647,295 | ▲ $278,540 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $13,022,295 | $13,576,581 | ▲ $554,286 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $13,194,774 | $13,789,426 | ▲ $594,652 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $2,617,021 | $2,034,475 | $4,651,496 |
| Equipment | $7,912 | $166,138 | $174,050 |
| Land | $8,000 | - | $8,000 |
| Other Assets Org | $26,628 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,181,656 | $5,000 | ▲ $1,023,856 | $359,605 | $8,850,907 |
| 2023 | $7,533,744 | - | ▲ $1,016,087 | $328,917 | $8,181,656 |
| 2022 | $7,072,532 | - | ▲ $857,548 | $346,953 | $7,533,744 |
| 2021 | $8,995,174 | $44,000 | ▲ $1,517,504 | $469,701 | $7,072,532 |
| 2020 | $6,965,688 | $22,532 | ▲ $2,117,540 | $94,071 | $8,995,175 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Jehle | Executive Director | FT | $262,631 | $47,308 | $309,939 |
| Michelle Cheng | Deputy Director for Programs | FT | $100,495 | $12,002 | $112,497 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Steve Schiffman | President |
| Laura Wilson | Vice President |
| Bill Winget | Director |
| Edie Blair | Director |
| Ellen Gould | Director |
| Gerald Torres | Director |
| Jason Mudd | Director |
| Joe Rog | Director |
| Joyce Hergenhan | Director |
| Kate Browning | Director |
| Niels Lyng-olsen | Director |
| Patricia Spaght | Director |
| Tom Mindrum | Director |
| John Traynor | Director Begining 5/20/25 |
| Monica Mcgrath | Director Begining 5/20/25 |
| David Hermenze | Director Through 5/20/25 |
| Rose Thomas | Director Through 5/20/25 |
| Susan Bonner | Secretary |
| Chris Daley | Treasurer |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 2 | $15,323 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 2 | $15,323 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $984,682 |
| Other Expenses | $477,106 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $125,203 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $422,283 | $86,162 | $52,674 | $561,119 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $212,700 | $43,399 | $26,532 | $282,631 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $108,541 | $22,147 | $13,539 | $144,227 |
| Other Expenses | $75,789 | - | - | $75,789 |
| Payroll Taxes | $47,913 | $9,776 | $5,977 | $63,666 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $40,615 | $8,287 | $5,066 | $53,968 |
| Occupancy | $41,339 | $6,474 | $4,545 | $52,358 |
| Insurance | $33,114 | $6,757 | $4,130 | $44,001 |
| Fees for Services Other | $32,744 | - | $7,230 | $39,974 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $34,760 | - | $34,760 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $17,533 | $3,578 | $2,187 | $23,298 |
| All Other Expenses | $18,109 | $2,266 | $1,385 | $21,760 |
| Office Expenses | $15,539 | $3,170 | $1,938 | $20,647 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $8,172 | $11,828 | - | $20,000 |
| Information Technology | $17,053 | - | - | $17,053 |
| Advertising | $6,537 | - | - | $6,537 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,097,981 | $238,604 | $125,203 | $1,461,788 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,479,041 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,461,788 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,427,028 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $52,013 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $34,760 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $33,097 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $30,335 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dressed to Impress Gala | $25,450 | $17,600 | $3,057 | $14,543 |
| Tavern Night | $15,295 | $8,550 | $1,456 | $7,094 |
| Total Events | $47,805 | $30,335 | $33,097 | $-2,762 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Operating Lease Liability | $26,900 |
“The fairfield museum is a member-run organization. The members elect governing board members and officers each year.”
“The fairfield museum is a member-run organization. Our members elect governing board members and officers each year.”
“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, treasurer, and president on behalf of the board of directors. Prior to filing all board members are provided a copy of the form 990.”
“The museum complies with the american association of museum's code of ethics. This code is reviewed by the board of directors at their annual orientation meeting. When a conflict arises, the individual with the conflict is required to report the situation to the organization, which then makes a determination of next steps. Any contract in which one of the museum's directors or officers has a substantial financial interest shall be void on a majority vote of the board of directors.”
“The board of directors determines the compensation of the executive director through its budgetary process. In considering compensation the board examines information obtained from other similar entities.”
“Documents are available to public upon request.”
“Changes in value of split-interest agreement 42,112.”
“This process has not changed from the prior year.”
“The society's collections, which were acquired through purchase and contributions since the society's inception, are not recognized as assets in the statements of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in net assets without donor restriction in the year in which the items were acquired. Contributed collection items are not reflected in the financial statements.”
“The museum maintains collections significant to the historical and artistic background of fairfield and the surrounding areas. These collections are used to educate the community on historical events that have occurred in the greater fairfield area.”
“The primary use of the endowment fund is to provide financial stability for operations of the museum.”
“Changes in value of split-interest agreement 42,112.”
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