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Connecticut Explored Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 45-5404888

Sep 01, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021 • Filed on Jan 28, 2022

Organization Profilewww.ctexplored.org
PO Box 271561West Hartford, CT 06127

(860) 233-5421

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

60th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

17%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$375,092

Up $54,906 (+17%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$292,234

Up $40,184 (+16%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$82,858

Up $14,722 (+22%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Up

$226,985

Up $38,813 (+21%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$190,047

Up $2,355 (+1.3%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$36,938

Up $36,458 (+7595%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $185,346Liabilities 2013: $71,728Net Assets 2013: $113,6182013Assets 2014: $222,643Liabilities 2014: $66,406Net Assets 2014: $156,2372014Assets 2015: $259,254Liabilities 2015: $61,905Net Assets 2015: $197,3492015Assets 2016: $284,876Liabilities 2016: $64,686Net Assets 2016: $220,1902016Assets 2017: $312,784Liabilities 2017: $85,064Net Assets 2017: $227,7202017Assets 2018: $304,232Liabilities 2018: $64,123Net Assets 2018: $240,1092018Assets 2019: $329,538Liabilities 2019: $77,892Net Assets 2019: $251,6462019Assets 2020: $320,186Liabilities 2020: $68,136Net Assets 2020: $252,0502020Assets 2021: $375,092Liabilities 2021: $82,858Net Assets 2021: $292,2342021Assets 2022: $383,966Liabilities 2022: $110,223Net Assets 2022: $273,7432022Assets 2023: $345,810Liabilities 2023: $114,031Net Assets 2023: $231,7792023Assets 2024: $219,789Liabilities 2024: $52,939Net Assets 2024: $166,8502024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$375,092
Liabilities$82,858
Net Assets$292,234
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $165,557Expenses 2013: $150,588Net Income 2013: $14,9692013Revenue 2014: $193,695Expenses 2014: $151,076Net Income 2014: $42,6192014Revenue 2015: $197,618Expenses 2015: $153,638Net Income 2015: $43,9802015Revenue 2016: $188,355Expenses 2016: $166,416Net Income 2016: $21,9392016Revenue 2017: $207,106Expenses 2017: $200,515Net Income 2017: $6,5912017Revenue 2018: $204,826Expenses 2018: $189,705Net Income 2018: $15,1212018Revenue 2019: $207,513Expenses 2019: $197,493Net Income 2019: $10,0202019Revenue 2020: $188,172Expenses 2020: $187,692Net Income 2020: $4802020Revenue 2021: $226,985Expenses 2021: $190,047Net Income 2021: $36,9382021Revenue 2022: $253,394Expenses 2022: $259,684Net Income 2022: -$6,2902022Revenue 2023: $364,846Expenses 2023: $416,118Net Income 2023: -$51,2722023Revenue 2024: $322,548Expenses 2024: $402,592Net Income 2024: -$80,0442024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$226,985
Expenses$190,047
Net Income$36,938
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Jan 28, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$226,985
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate the general public about the history and cultural heritage of the State of Connecticut and the role the State and its citizens have played as part of the American experience.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$252,050$292,234▲ $40,184
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$123,029$123,134▲ $105
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$113,385$118,848▲ $5,463
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,830$84,565▲ $65,735
Inventories for Sale or Use$32,262$25,967▼ $6,295
Accounts Receivable$32,680$22,578▼ $10,102
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$320,186$375,092▲ $54,906
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$58,063$66,237▲ $8,174
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,073$16,621▲ $6,548
Total Liabilities$68,136$82,858▲ $14,722
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$252,050$292,234▲ $40,184
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$320,186$375,092▲ $54,906
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elizabeth J NormenPresident
Clarissa CeglioDirector
Eugene Leach to 0521Director
Olivia WhiteSecretary
Edward SpinellaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$72,265
Program Service Revenue
$152,399
Investment Income
$2,321
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$60,265
Change in Net Assets
$36,938
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$190,047
Total Fundraising Expense$31,607
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$79,593$9,625-$89,218
Advertising--$27,999$27,999
Insurance$1,632$1,633-$3,265
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,700-$2,700
Information Technology$1,084$59$1,025$2,168
Office Expenses$549$549$548$1,646
Other Expenses$514$1,375$2,035$514
All Other Expenses$12$302-$314
Total Functional Expenses$140,162$18,278$31,607$190,047
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
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

“Membership in the Corporation shall be open to individuals and entities which have an interest in furthering the purposes of the Corporation. Members have no voting rights.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The President works with the independent accountant to prepare a draft of the Form 990, which is reviewed by the Board of Directors before filing the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Board members report any potential conflicts of interest at least annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available in accordance with state law.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Connecticut Explored Inc
EIN
45-5404888
Phone
8602335421
Address
PO Box 271561, West Hartford, CT 06127

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth J Normen
Title
President
Signed
2022-01-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth J Normen
Formed
2012
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Adam P Cohen CPA LLC
Address
81 South Main St Suite 9, West Hartford, CT 06107
Preparer
Adam P Cohen
Phone
8605216400
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Membership in the Corporation shall be open to individuals and entities which have an interest in furthering the purposes of the Corporation. Members have no voting rights.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The President works with the independent accountant to prepare a draft of the Form 990, which is reviewed by the Board of Directors before filing the return.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Board members report any potential conflicts of interest at least annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available in accordance with state law.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$375,092
Liabilities
$82,858
Net assets
$292,234
Revenue
$226,985
Expenses
$190,047
Net income
$36,938
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.53$1.67$3.23$4.03$0.80
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.46$1.14$2.32$3.65$4.16$0.51
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.84$1.10$2.74$2.53$2.60$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.75$0.83$2.92$2.27$1.90$0.37
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.20$0.68$2.52$1.88$1.88$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.30$0.78$2.52$2.08$1.97$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.04$0.64$2.40$2.05$1.90$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.13$0.85$2.28$2.07$2.01$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.85$0.65$2.20$1.88$1.66$0.22
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.59$0.62$1.97$1.98$1.54$0.44
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$0.66$1.56$1.94$1.51$0.43
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.85$0.72$1.14$1.66$1.51$0.15