Westport Historical Society Inc, operating under the name Westport Museum For History & Cultu, is located in Westport, CT. The organization was established in 1975. 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 12/2023, Westport Museum For History & Cultu employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Westport Museum For History & Cultu 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 12/2023, Westport Museum For History & Cultu generated $294.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $708.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRE HOLISTIC DISCOVERY OF WESTPORT HISTORY, INCLUSIVE OF ITS COLLECTIVE HERITAGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC ARCHIVES, OBJECTS, ARTIFACTS AND COSTUMES IN MUSEUM-QUALITY SETTING FOR USE IN EXHIBITS, ONGOING PUBLIC AND INTERNAL RESEARCH, AND AS A SERVICE TO TOWN INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
CONDUCT LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND EXHIBITS ACROSS A WIDE VARIETY SUBJECTS RELATING TO WESTPORT HISTORY AS WELL AS THE LARGER ASSOCIATED HISTORY OF THE COUNTY AND THE STATE. THESE PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES SPAN K-12 AND OTHER AUDIENCES, MOST AT LOW OR NO COST TO THE VISITOR.
ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE MANAGEMENT OF A MUSEUM HOUSED IN A NATIONALLY-REGISTERED PROPERTY, INCLUDING MAINTAINING A COMFORTABLE SURROUNDING FOR VISITING CONSTITUENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ramin Ganeshram Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $147,238 |
Catherine Lewis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheryl Bliss Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Torres Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dannell Lyne Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Porretta Board Chairm | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $203,442 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $203,442 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,873 |
Investment income | $57,999 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $4,198 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $294,512 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $147,239 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,172 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $185,766 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $28,120 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,524 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $569 |
Advertising and promotion | $46,287 |
Office expenses | $26,046 |
Information technology | $18,033 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $95,338 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $59,643 |
Insurance | $18,827 |
All other expenses | $6,145 |
Total functional expenses | $708,318 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $580,710 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $23,279 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,558 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,941,449 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $420,534 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $215,871 |
Total assets | $3,183,401 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,853 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $42,853 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,435,153 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,705,395 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,183,401 |