New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club Incorporated

The information for New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club Incorporated is as of the organization's most recent filing in December 2019. This organization is located in New Britain, CT. It has been in existence for 52 years, following its founding in 1967.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club Incorporated's NTEE code is N61. The "N" tells us that the organization is classified along with Recreation & Sports. The "61" tells us that the organization is a Fishing & Hunting organization. The NTEE describes Fishing & Hunting organizations as those that provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery, fishing, hunting, fox hunting, and the use of firearms on the target range.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(7) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as Social and Recreational Clubs.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of the New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club Incorporated is to promote hunting and fishing and recreational activities.

Program Areas

Through our activities, we have been successful in stocking fish and wildlife on our lands and performing environmental tasks that improve the environment. We also teach and train children to do the same.

Organization Staffing

New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club Incorporated is run by Kenneth Didato, who is the President. The organization has no employees, but it does have 85 volunteers who provide support and assistance.

Board Governance

The New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club Incorporated is an organization that is well-governed. With 11 voting members and 78 independent members, the organization is able to make decisions that are in the best interests of the club. Furthermore, the organization has no potential conflicts of interest, and has not delegated management to an outside firm. Board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy and provides copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. However, the organization does not have a written whistleblower policy, document retention policy, or substantiate and review leadership or officer salaries. Despite this, the New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club Incorporated is an organization that is well-governed and provides a safe and enjoyable environment for its members.

Organization Growth

Overall, the New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club Incorporated has not grown significantly over the given time period. Contributions & Grants Received and Total Revenue both decreased while Total Expenses decreased slightly. The number of volunteers has remained the same, which indicates that the organization has not grown in terms of volunteer support.