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Nonprofit · EIN 06-0983256

COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED

Tax-exempt · COVENTRY, CT 06238

Financials

$169K$40K2023$51K$46K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$51,084$46,105$4,979$427,621–$427,621
September 30, 2024990$168,547$40,049$128,498$418,892$0$418,892
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$17,494
Membership dues
$913
Program service revenue
$4,626
Investment income
$18,107
Net gain from sales of assets
$8,461
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,483

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$9,168
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,504
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$12,971
Occupancy
$14,014
Printing, publications and postage
$4,056
Other expenses
$5,560
Program services (functional)
$3,180

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$418,894
Total assets, end of year
$427,621
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$427,621
Cash, savings and investments
$385,029
Land and buildings
$17,202
Gross receipts
$78,093

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Susan WayExecutive Board Member and Archivist25.6$9,168
James MurphyPresident and Executive Board Member2.1$0
John HolmyVice President and Executive Board Member3.6$0
Daniel GorkaTreasurer and Executive Board Member3.5$0
Steve MarshallSecratary and Executive Board Member2$0
William JobbagyExecutive Board Member-at-Large1.2$0
James WicksExecutive Board Member-at-Large1.9$0
Joyce WicksExecutive Board Member-at-Large2$0
Rache DawkinsExecutive Board Member-at-Large1.7$0
Michelle HeimallExecutive Board Member-at-Large2$0
Peter HershonikExecutive Board Member-at-Large1$0
Joyce KnowltonExecutive Board Member-at-Large0.6$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Susan WayExecutive Board Member Archivist
Trustee or director
18.7$11,018
James MurphyExecutive Board Member President
Trustee or director, Officer
2.1$0
John HolmyExecutive Board Member Vice Preside
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
Daniel GorkaExecutive Board Member Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3.3$0
Steve MarshallExecutive Board Member Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1.4$0
Bill JobbagyExecutive Board Member at Large
Trustee or director
1.2$0
James WicksExecutive Board Member at Large
Trustee or director
1.8$0
Joyce WicksExecutive Board Member at Large
Trustee or director
1.2$0
Rachel DawkinsExecutive Board Member at Large
Trustee or director
1.7$0
Michelle HeimellExecutive Board Member at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Peter HershonikExecutive Board Member at Large
Trustee or director
0.9$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 534, COVENTRY, CT 06238-0534
In care of
% GARY DILK
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 534, Coventry CT 06238
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
James Murphy, 48 Midland Road, Coventry CT 06238
Signed the 990-EZ
Daniel Gorka, Treasurer

Mission

Historical Museum: To discover collect and preserve whatever pertains to the history of the Town of Coventry and the surrounding area; To promote and encourage historical research in all its aspects and to make available to the members of the society and to the public the results of this research; To hold meetings and to discuss such matters as are of interest to the members of the society and the public; And in general to carry on any and all activities appropriate for a historical society.

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Program luncheon lecture on 20th century American herbalist Adelma Grenier-Simmons known as The First Lady of Herbs. The luncheon serves authentic recipes published by her and discusses the recipes being served. The meal is preceded by a keynote speaker.
    Expenses $2,930
  • The program is a winter a potlock or pay dinner lecture series focused on local history topics
    Expenses $250
  • The program is an annual event to appraise and explain the historical significance of the publics personal artifacts. A covered charged is assessed at $5 3 appraisals

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
06-0983256
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$427,621
Income (IRS master file)
$78,093

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$51,084$46,105$427,621XML
990September 2024$168,547$40,049$418,892XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: James Murphy
September 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: James Murphy
September 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Joyce Wicks
September 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Joyce Wicks
September 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: JOYCE M WICKS
September 30, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0983256).

Questions about COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED

What is the EIN of COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED is 06-0983256.
Is COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED?
The 990-N for 2022 names James Murphy.
Who are the officers and directors of COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $9,168 (Susan Way, Executive Board Member and Archivist).
How much revenue does COVENTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPPORATED have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $51,084, expenses of $46,105 and total assets of $427,621 at year end.

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