Canton Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Canton Historical Society Inc, operating under the name Canton Historical Museum Inc, is located in Canton, CT. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Canton Historical Museum Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Canton Historical Museum Inc 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 12/2021, Canton Historical Museum Inc generated $68.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $48.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EDUCATION, CULTURE, HISTORY, PRESERVATION OF ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF CANTON, CONNECTICUT AND IT'S IMMEDIATE ENVIRONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MUSEUM OPERATIONS - TOURS ARE GIVEN BY THE MUSEUM STAFF AND OTHERS ON ASPECTS OF LIFE IN THE CANTON ENVIRONS AND DESCRIBING THE USE OF ITEMS CONTAINED IN THE COLLECTION. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH INDIVIDUALIZED TOURS BEING OFFERED. IN 2018, APPROX 3,000 INDIVIDUALS FROM THE U.S. AND SEVERAL FOREIGN COUNTRIES TOURED THE MUSEUM. SEVERAL OPEN HOUSES ARE HELD EACH YEAR TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO VIEW THE COLLECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE IN-KIND DONATIONS OF OUR VOLUNTEER STAFF ARE INTEGRAL TO THE SUPPORT OF THESE ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION TO VIEWING THE COLLECTION, SOME VISITORS USE THE MUSEUM LIBRARY AND COLLECTION AS RESEARCH FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS, AUTHORS WRITING BOOKS ON VARIOUS TOPICS, TV PRODUCERS DOING RESEARCH FOR HISTORICAL SHOWS AND PEOPLE WHO WANT TO DO GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ON THEIR FAMILIES.


GROUP TOURS, LOCAL HISTORY PUBLICATIONS, AND HISTORICAL CALENDARS ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS AND VISITORS. THE MUSEUM TRIES TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN CONTINUING EDUCATION ABOUT ELEMENTS OF OUR PAST, AND HOW THEY AFFECT OUR CURRENT LIVES THROUGH RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION OF VARIOUS MATERIALS. IN ADDITION SPECIAL GROUP TOURS ARE ARRANGED FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS, SCOUTING GROUPS, AND OTHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS. THE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP CARRIES SEVERAL BOOKS RELATING TO LOCAL HISTORY AS WELL AS A COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL MAPS AND EPHEMERA FROM THE COLLINS COMPANY (AX FACTORY) THAT OPERATED IN TOWN. A MUSEUM PUBLISHED CALENDAR CONTAINING INFORMATION ON TOWN HISTORY IS ALSO PRINTED EACH YEAR AND SOLD IN THE GIFT SHOP. A LECTURE SERIES BRINGS SPEAKERS FROM A VARIETY OF FIELDS RELATED TO HISTORY THAT AFFECTED CANTON. THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS THE PRIMARY AUDIENCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tom Ayres
Director
$2,400
Donald Scott
Director
$0
Jennifer Asaro
Vice President
$0
Carol Barlow
Secretary
$0
Lorinda Pane
Treasurer
$0
James Kline
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,200
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$41,241
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$45,441
Total Program Service Revenue$5,044
Investment income $15
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $250
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $18,172
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $68,922

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Canton Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $6,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation

Hamden, CT

PURPOSE: HISTORIC PRESERVATIO

$6,000
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