Stonington Village Improvement Association Incorporated

Organization Overview

Stonington Village Improvement Association Incorporated is located in Stonington, CT. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stonington Village Improvement Association Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2022, Stonington Village Improvement Association Incorporated generated $312.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $355.1k during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE JAMES MERRILL HOUSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM REMAINED STABLE. IT COMPRISES FOUR SHORT RESIDENCIES OF TWO TO FOUR WEEKS EACH IN THE FALL, THE 4 1/2 MONTH SPRING RESIDENCY, THE 2-4 WEEK YALE YOUNGER POET PRIZEWINNER RESIDENCY IN JUNE, AND THE INVITED MERRILL FELLOW IN JULY OR AUGUST. EIGHT READINGS OR LECTURES WERE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. RENTAL SPACES ARE FULLY OCCUPIED. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORK WAS CARRIED OUT THIS YEAR, AS WELL AS CONTINUING PRESERVATION OF THE JAMES MERRILL APARTMENT CONTENTS.


BEACH AND PARKSTHE SVIA OWNS THREE BEACH AND PARK PROPERTIES; DUBOIS BEACH, MATHEWS PARK AND THE EAST LAWN. DUBOIS BEACH IS ENJOYED BY THOUSANDS, BOTH RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS.THE COMO RENTS THE BEACH FROM US AT A MODEST FEE, RUNS THE BEACH AND PROVIDES SWIMMING LESSONS TO CHILDREN. MATHEWS PARK, NEAR DODSONS BOATYARD, IS A BEAUTIFULGREEN SPACE IN THE BORO AND IS MAINTAINED NICELY. WE ALSO MAINTAIN THE EAST LAWN THAT IS ACROSS FROM DUBOIS BEACH, AND BUILT AND INSTALLED FOUR LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES AROUND THE VILLAGE. 18 TREK PARK BENCHES WERE PLACED IN PUBLIC OPEN SPACES AND SVIA PROPERTIES.


STONINGTON FARMERS MARKETTHE STONINGTON FARMERS MARKET IS A YEAR ROUND MARKET AND CONSISTS OF TWENTY TO TWENTY-FIVE VENDORS WHO ASSEMBLE EACH SATURDAY FROM 9AM-12PM, MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES, FRUITS, JAMS, A VARIETY OF BREADS, PIES AND BAKED GOODS, MEATS, FISH, SHRIMP, DAIRY PRODUCTS, ITALIAN ICE, MAPLE SYRUP, HONEY, FLOWERS, DECORATIVE PLANTS ARE SOLD, DEPENDING ON THE SEASON. CRAFT VENDORS SELL A VARIETY OF HAND MADE ITEMS. THE SVIA OVERSEES THE MARKET AND SETS UP A TENT EACH WEEK. FRESH COFFEE IS PROVIDED FOR A SUGGESTED DONATION. ATTENDANCE CAN BE UP TO 600 PEOPLE ON A GIVEN SATURDAY. THE WINTER MARKET HOURS ARE 10AM TO 1PM. IN THE WINTER, THE MARKET IS LOCATED IN THE VELVET MILL. THE SAME VENDORS PARTICIPATE IN THE WINTER MARKET, ALTHOUGH SOME DON'T ATTEND IF THEY DON'T HAVE PRODUCT OVER THE WINTER. THE VENDORS PAY A FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MARKET, WHICH IS USED TO PAY THE OPERATING AND MARKETING EXPENSES OF RUNNING THE MARKET. THE SVIA PROVIDES ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN DURING THE WINTER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dodie Bump
Secretary
$0
Janet Mcclendon
President
$0
Tim Metzger
Vice President
$0
Shaun Mastroianni
Treasurer
$0
Jamie Lewis
Board Member
$0
Tom Frohnapfel
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$226,948
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$226,948
Total Program Service Revenue$24,135
Investment income $10,242
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $51,214
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $312,539

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Stonington Village Improvement Association Incorporated has recieved totaling $48,994.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$26,400
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: DONATIONS

$17,069
Butler Family Foundation

Lake Forest, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION

$3,500
$1,000
The@michael M Wiseman And Helen A Garten Charitable Foundation

Stonington, CT

PURPOSE: TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE VILLAGE THROUGH ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

$500
Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$325
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