Liabilities / Assets
31st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.
Wethersfield Historical Society of Wethersfield Conn Incorporated
990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 06-6038062
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.02x
Liabilities / Revenue
32nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
70th percentile
Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
37th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
70th percentile
Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
74th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$1,000,413
Up $151,105 (+18%) from 2019
Net Assets
Up$980,493
Up $153,812 (+19%) from 2019
Liabilities
Down$19,920
Down $2,707 (-12%) from 2019
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$427,895
Up $66,591 (+18%) from 2019
Expenses
Down$352,812
Down $5,647 (-1.6%) from 2019
Net Income
Up$75,083
Up $72,238 (+2539%) from 2019
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- Nov 11, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.1
- Gross Receipts
- $537,523
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The purpose of the "Society" is to collect, preserve, and interpret Wethersfield's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.
The purpose of the Society is to collect, preserve, and interpret Wethersfield's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $550,544 | $747,067 | ▲ $196,523 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $113,295 | $140,688 | ▲ $27,393 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $154,503 | $51,193 | ▼ $103,310 |
| Accounts Receivable | $9,980 | $40,479 | ▲ $30,499 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $5,000 | $5,000 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $3,486 | $3,486 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $849,308 | $1,000,413 | ▲ $151,105 |
| Other Assets Total | $12,500 | $12,500 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $14,327 | $11,620 | ▼ $2,707 |
| Other Liabilities | $8,300 | $8,300 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $22,627 | $19,920 | ▼ $2,707 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $557,504 | $551,421 | ▼ $6,083 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $269,177 | $429,072 | ▲ $159,895 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $826,681 | $980,493 | ▲ $153,812 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $849,308 | $1,000,413 | ▲ $151,105 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $33,949 | $43,927 | - |
| Equipment | $5,732 | $25,980 | - |
| Leasehold Improvements | $11,512 | $1,645 | - |
Endowment Activity
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $313,840 | $73,854 | ▲ $112,780 | $26,431 | $474,043 |
| 2019 | $236,086 | $122,231 | ▲ $122,994 | $167,471 | $313,840 |
| 2018 | $219,482 | $57,919 | - | $41,315 | $236,086 |
| 2017 | $211,764 | $8,499 | - | $781 | $219,482 |
| 2016 | $219,981 | $4,037 | - | $8,164 | $211,764 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Elaine St Onge | President |
| Douglas Weed | Vice President |
| Betty Sheenan | Director |
| C Michael O'Halloran | Director |
| Joseph Pierz | Director |
| Judith Melchreit | Director |
| Lorrie Adeyemi | Director |
| Michael Munroe | Director |
| William S Philbrick | Director |
| Nancy Kotchko | Secretary |
| Michael Mendoza | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $179,692
- Program Service Revenue
- $106,104
- Investment Income
- $141,642
- Other Revenue
- $457
- All Other Contributions
- $128,191
- Change in Net Assets
- $75,083
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $219,453 |
| Other Expenses | $133,359 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $30,070 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $150,454 | $19,540 | $25,401 | $195,395 |
| Occupancy | $16,898 | $1,183 | - | $18,081 |
| Insurance | $14,614 | $2,579 | - | $17,193 |
| Payroll Taxes | $11,798 | $1,532 | $1,992 | $15,322 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $6,727 | $874 | $1,135 | $8,736 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $6,093 | $2,031 | - | $8,124 |
| Office Expenses | $5,729 | $1,528 | $382 | $7,639 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $6,980 | - | $6,980 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $5,450 | - | $5,450 |
| Other Expenses | $5,101 | $169 | $56 | $5,326 |
| Fees for Services Other | $4,021 | $959 | - | $4,980 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $277,638 | $45,104 | $30,070 | $352,812 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $9,748 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $9,291 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Security Deposits | $8,300 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- 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
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B
“BOD reviews or designates individual members to review the 990 prior to filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C
“Board reviews conflicts when they arise and determine the appropriate action per incidence.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A
“All compensation is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
“Governing documents are made available to public upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Wethersfield Historical Society
- EIN
- 06-6038062
- Phone
- 8605297656
- Address
- 150 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Signing Officer
- Name
- Amy Northrop Wittorff
- Title
- Director
- Phone
- 8605297656
- Signed
- 2021-11-11
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Amy Northrop Wittorff
- Formed
- 1934
- Legal Domicile
- Ct
- Voting Board Members
- 11
- Independent Board Members
- 11
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 75
Preparer
- Firm
- Henry Raymond & Thompson LLC
- Address
- 1340 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT 06074
- Preparer
- G Martin Henry Jr CPA
- Phone
- 8606445825
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
“Rounding -1.”
Financial Statement Notes
Part III, Line 1A:
“The Society collects manuscripts, books, maps, newspapers, photographs, portraits, and other works of art, as well as museum artifacts and historic landmarks that are related to the Town of Wethersfield, State of Connecticut and American history. The Society's collections are maintained for research, education and public exhibition in furtherance of public service rather than for financial gain. Collections are the most valuable assets of the Society and are protected, kept unencumbered, cared for, and preserved. As steward for many treasures relating to the towns, states and nation's history, the Society maintains meticulous records. Intellectual as well as physical control of all collections is maintained by an extensive paper trail including provenance of origin; accession date; terms of gift or purchase price, whichever is applicable; physical description and condition report; location; and conservation record. In conformity with the American Association of Museum guidelines, collections are de-accessioned rarely and in close adherence to specific steps, culminating in approval from either the Society's director or Board of Directors. Proceeds derived from the sale of any de-accessioned collections are applied to resources restricted to the purchase of library or museum collections. The Society does not include either the cost or the value of its collections in the statements of financial position, nor does it recognize gifts of collection items as revenues in the statements of activities. Because items acquired for collections by purchase are not capitalized, the cost of those acquisitions is reported as a decrease in net assets in the statement of activities.”
Part III, Line 4:
“The Society collects manuscripts, books, maps, newspapers, photographs, portraits, and other works of art, as well as museum artifacts and historic landmarks that are related to the Town of Wethersfield, State of Connecticut and American history. The Society's collections are maintained for research, education and public exhibition in furtherance of public service rather than for financial gain. Collections are the most valuable assets of the Society and are protected, kept unencumbered, cared for, and preserved. As steward for many treasures relating to the towns, states and nation's history, the Society maintains meticulous records. Intellectual as well as physical control of all collections is maintained by an extensive paper trail including provenance of origin; accession date; terms of gift or purchase price, whichever is applicable; physical description and condition report; location; and conservation record.”
Part X, Line 2:
“The Society has concluded that there are no uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If the Society were to incur an income tax liability in the future, interest on any income tax liability would be reported as interest expense and penalties would be reported as income taxes. The Society's conclusions regarding uncertain tax positions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on ongoing analysis of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof, as well as, other factors.”
Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:
“Expenses netted with event revenue on Form 990”
Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:
“Expenses netted with event revenue on Form 990”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Society collects manuscripts, books, maps, newspapers, photographs, portraits, and other works of art, as well as museum artifacts and historic landmarks that are related to the Town of Wethersfield, State of Connecticut and American history. The Society's collections are maintained for research, education and public exhibition in furtherance of public service rather than for financial gain. Collections are the most valuable assets of the Society and are protected, kept unencumbered, cared for, and preserved. As steward for many treasures relating to the towns, states and nation's history, the Society maintains meticulous records. Intellectual as well as physical control of all collections is maintained by an extensive paper trail including provenance of origin; accession date; terms of gift or purchase price, whichever is applicable; physical description and condition report; location; and conservation record. In conformity with the American Association of Museum guidelines, collections are de-accessioned rarely and in close adherence to specific steps, culminating in approval from either the Society's director or Board of Directors. Proceeds derived from the sale of any de-accessioned collections are applied to resources restricted to the purchase of library or museum collections. The Society does not include either the cost or the value of its collections in the statements of financial position, nor does it recognize gifts of collection items as revenues in the statements of activities. Because items acquired for collections by purchase are not capitalized, the cost of those acquisitions is reported as a decrease in net assets in the statement of activities. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The Society collects manuscripts, books, maps, newspapers, photographs, portraits, and other works of art, as well as museum artifacts and historic landmarks that are related to the Town of Wethersfield, State of Connecticut and American history. The Society's collections are maintained for research, education and public exhibition in furtherance of public service rather than for financial gain. Collections are the most valuable assets of the Society and are protected, kept unencumbered, cared for, and preserved. As steward for many treasures relating to the towns, states and nation's history, the Society maintains meticulous records. Intellectual as well as physical control of all collections is maintained by an extensive paper trail including provenance of origin; accession date; terms of gift or purchase price, whichever is applicable; physical description and condition report; location; and conservation record. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The Society has concluded that there are no uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. If the Society were to incur an income tax liability in the future, interest on any income tax liability would be reported as interest expense and penalties would be reported as income taxes. The Society's conclusions regarding uncertain tax positions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on ongoing analysis of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof, as well as, other factors. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Expenses netted with event revenue on Form 990 |
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,000,413
- Liabilities
- $19,920
- Net assets
- $980,493
- Revenue
- $427,895
- Expenses
- $352,812
- Net income
- $75,083