Civic Intelligence

Groton Open Space Association Inc

EIN 06-1469419 • 501(c)3 • Groton, CT

Profile

Gosa's purpose is to: protect and preserve open space and water resources in southeastern ct; provide public access for passive recreation; educate the public on behalf of open space and clean water.

PO Box 9187Groton, CT 06340

www.gosaonline.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

9th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

10th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

97th percentile

84%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

32nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 32% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

2.5%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets9th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,968,607

Up $168,322 (+2.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$6,968,607

Up $168,322 (+2.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue10th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

Down

$199,875

Down $57,236 (-22%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$31,553

Up $2,323 (+7.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$168,322

Down $59,559 (-26%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,637,957Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $2,637,9572011Assets 2012: $2,707,533Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $2,707,5332012Assets 2013: $3,143,713Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $3,143,7132013Assets 2014: $3,362,767Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $3,362,7672014Assets 2015: $4,820,154Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $4,820,1542015Assets 2016: $4,928,994Liabilities 2016: $359Net Assets 2016: $4,928,6352016Assets 2017: $4,966,574Liabilities 2017: $96Net Assets 2017: $4,966,4782017Assets 2018: $5,032,924Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $5,032,9242018Assets 2019: $5,117,265Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $5,117,2652019Assets 2020: $5,235,270Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $5,235,2702020Assets 2021: $6,657,272Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $6,657,2722021Assets 2022: $6,572,405Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $6,572,4052022Assets 2023: $6,800,285Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $6,800,2852023Assets 2024: $6,968,607Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $6,968,6072024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,968,607
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$6,968,607
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $688,256Expenses 2011: $86,578Net Income 2011: $601,6782011Revenue 2012: $122,454Expenses 2012: $52,878Net Income 2012: $69,5762012Revenue 2013: $478,072Expenses 2013: $41,894Net Income 2013: $436,1782013Revenue 2014: $299,583Expenses 2014: $80,527Net Income 2014: $219,0562014Revenue 2015: $1,516,812Expenses 2015: $59,425Net Income 2015: $1,457,3872015Revenue 2016: $208,140Expenses 2016: $99,659Net Income 2016: $108,4812016Revenue 2017: $185,485Expenses 2017: $147,642Net Income 2017: $37,8432017Revenue 2018: $102,846Expenses 2018: $36,400Net Income 2018: $66,4462018Revenue 2019: $144,783Expenses 2019: $60,442Net Income 2019: $84,3412019Revenue 2020: $146,987Expenses 2020: $28,982Net Income 2020: $118,0052020Revenue 2021: $1,450,842Expenses 2021: $28,840Net Income 2021: $1,422,0022021Revenue 2022: $157,279Expenses 2022: $242,147Net Income 2022: -$84,8682022Revenue 2023: $257,111Expenses 2023: $29,230Net Income 2023: $227,8812023Revenue 2024: $199,875Expenses 2024: $31,553Net Income 2024: $168,3222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$199,875
Expenses$31,553
Net Income$168,322
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$6,968,607
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$6,968,607
Revenue
$199,875
Expenses
$31,553
Net income
$168,322
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.97$0.00$6.97$0.20$0.03$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.80$0.00$6.80$0.26$0.03$0.23
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.57$0.00$6.57$0.16$0.24$0.08
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.66$0.00$6.66$1.45$0.03$1.42
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.24$0.00$5.24$0.15$0.03$0.12
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.12$0.00$5.12$0.14$0.06$0.08
2018Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$5.03$0.00$5.03$0.10$0.04$0.07
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.97$0.00$4.97$0.19$0.15$0.04
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.93$0.00$4.93$0.21$0.10$0.11
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.82$0.00$4.82$1.52$0.06$1.46
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.36$0.00$3.36$0.30$0.08$0.22
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.14$0.00$3.14$0.48$0.04$0.44
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.71$0.00$2.71$0.12$0.05$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.64$0.00$2.64$0.69$0.09$0.60
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$199,875
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Gosa's purpose is to: protect and preserve open space and water resources in southeastern ct; provide public access for passive recreation; educate the public on behalf of open space and clean water.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,423,760$6,434,854▲ $11,094
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$190,713$339,461▲ $148,748
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$185,764$193,165▲ $7,401
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$48$1,127▲ $1,079
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$6,800,285$6,968,607▲ $168,322
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0--
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,797,810$6,943,006▲ $145,196
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,475$25,601▲ $23,126
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,800,285$6,968,607▲ $168,322
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,800,285$6,968,607▲ $168,322

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,329$11,961$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$6,430,909-$0
Equipment$2,616$12,246$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay32nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Betsy ChittendenPresident
Joan SmithVice President
Kennith PaonessaVice President
Dan O'ConnellDirector
Janet AndersenDirector
Sidny Van ZandtDirector
Wendy SpaderSecretary
Kevin RyanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$193,389
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6,067
Other Revenue
$419
All Other Contributions
$107,521
Change in Net Assets
$168,322
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$31,553
Total Fundraising Expense$1,427
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$6,262--$6,262
Insurance-$4,494-$4,494
Information Technology-$3,265-$3,265
Depreciation Depletion-$2,406-$2,406
Office Expenses-$1,565-$1,565
Payments to Affiliates-$900-$900
Fees for Services Other$440--$440
Conferences and Meetings-$340-$340
Other Expenses$0$0$320$320
Fees for Services Accounting-$180-$180
All Other Expenses-$132-$132
Total Functional Expenses$16,533$13,593$1,427$31,553
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The organization has members that meet at least annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The membership elects persons to terms in the governing body at the annual membership meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Same as 7a.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the completed 990 and related schedules are submitted, reviewed, and voted on by the Finance Committee. Upon approval, the 990 is reviewed, approved, by the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Directors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and maintain compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and and financial statements available to the public via written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Groton Open Space Association Inc
EIN
06-1469419
Phone
7039456210
Address
PO Box 9187, Groton, CT 06340

Signing Officer

Name
Kevin Ryan
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8606399025
Signed
2025-05-10

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Betsy Chittenden
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Header, Line B

“Amendment of Schedule B to more accurately reflect 2024 donations.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4E

“Other program expenses include memberships paid to other organizations, and expenses owed to the Town of Groton pertaining to property acquisition.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0$419 of other income though adjudication of reconciliation of accounts.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Amendment of Schedule B to more accurately reflect 2024 donations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Other program expenses include memberships paid to other organizations, and expenses owed to the Town of Groton pertaining to property acquisition.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization has members that meet at least annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The membership elects persons to terms in the governing body at the annual membership meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Same as 7a.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5A copy of the completed 990 and related schedules are submitted, reviewed, and voted on by the Finance Committee. Upon approval, the 990 is reviewed, approved, by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Directors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and maintain compliance with the conflict of interest policy.

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