Nonprofit · EIN 06-1293258
THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · COLCHESTER, CT 06415
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $91,504 | $69,069 | $22,435 | $398,497 | $0 | $398,497 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $94,779 | $81,865 | $12,914 | $375,612 | – | $375,612 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $41,517 | $50,612 | -$9,095 | $326,708 | – | $326,708 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $55,086
- Program service revenue
- $12,061
- Investment income
- $20,710
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,636
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,647
- Other revenue
- $3,647
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,400
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $26,000
- Accounting fees
- $2,150
- Occupancy
- $8,651
- Program services (functional)
- $35,099
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,737
- Fundraising (functional)
- $27,233
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $375,612
- Total assets, end of year
- $398,497
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $398,497
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,000
- Publicly traded securities
- $370,876
- Gross receipts
- $210,531
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1803
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Norton | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Cathy B Johnson from 1124 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Arthur Liverant | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas Dessureault | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Odessa Turner | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dolores Sawchuk | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Clayton Baldi | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Marcia Malloy | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stan Soby | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Cathy Marvin | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Phyllis Moroch | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Denise Mizla | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brian Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Norton | Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Donald J Levine to 92024 | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Clayton Baldi | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Arthur Liverant | Vice Chairman | 0.5 | $0 |
| Wanda Stula to 92024 | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Odessa Turner | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dolores Sawchuk | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Thomas Dessureault | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jeannie Kubit to 92024 | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Cathy B Johnson from 22024 | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Cathy B Johnson from 1124 | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Marcia Malloy from 32024 | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stan Soby from 122023 | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Cathy Marvin | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Phyllis Moroch | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Denise Mizla | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brian Smith | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Norton | Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Donald J Levine | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Clayton Baldi | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| James Seger | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Wanda Stula | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Odessa Turner | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dolores Sawchuk | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Thomas Dessureault | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jeannie Kubit | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ronald Goldstein | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 67, COLCHESTER, CT 06415-0067
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Andrew Norton Chair
- Signed the 990
- Cathy B Johnson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (860) 204-2104
- Return prepared by
- Adam P Cohen CPA LLC
Mission
The Trustees and Proprietors of Bacon Academy (the Corporation) is operated exclusively for charitable purposes, for the benefit of the citizens of the Town of Colchester, Connecticut, including the promotion of education and the support of the Bacon Academy, Colchester's high school, lessening the burdens of government, and supporting the preservation of historic buildings.The Corporation operates an educational scholarship and award program (the scholarship and award program) through which the Corporation provides educational scholarship and educational awards to students of Bacon Academy. The scholarship and award program is administered by members of the Corporations Board of Trustees with input from members of Bacon Academys Guidance Department. The scholarship and award program furthers the Corporations charitable purposes by promoting education.
Program accomplishments
- The Corporation operates a below cost services program through which it owns real property and and provides real property to governmental entities, tax-exempt organizations and unincorporated community organizations at no cost or at substantially less than the Corporation's cost to own and maintain such real property. Engaging in this activity furthers the Corporation's charitable purposes because providing such services to such organizations is a charitable activity. See Revenue Ruling 71-529, 1971-2 C.B. 127.Expenses $32,699 · revenue $12,061
- Educational Awards and Scholarships - $2,400.Each year, through the scholarship and award program, the Corporation provides various educational awards to students of Bacon Academy, which is Colchester's high school. The seven awards are as follows:1. Bacon Academy Senior Math Award plaque awarded to a senior for excellence in mathematics.2. Otis Prize - Female - Awarded to the senior with the highest grade in social studies.3. Otis Prize - Male - Awarded to the senior with the highest grade in social studies4. Bacon Academy Foreign Language Award - Plaque awarded to a senior who has shown the greatest proficiency in French.5. Bacon Academy Foreign Language Award Plaque awarded to a senior who has shown the greatest proficiency in Spanish/6. Stanley Weich Athletic Prize Female - Plaque awarded for general excellence in athletics.7. Stanley Weich Athletic Prize - Male - Plaque awarded for general excellence in athletics.The five scholarships are as follows:8. Gilbert Lamb Essay - Best senior essay on appreciation of our own community.9. Pierpoint Bacon Memorial Prize awarded to a senior who best exemplifies service to school and community.10. Adam Piekarz Scholarship awarded to a graduate who is a native of Colchester and will pursue an education in Agriculture, Forestry or Mechanical Engineering.11. August Gorreck Memorial Scholarship awarded to a senior who has been accepted to a four-year college and who intends to major in a field of business, aviation, or healthcare.12. Charles H. Blacker Scholarship awarded to a senior who is planning to attend college; selection is based on character, moral and intellectual qualifications, scholastic record, spirit of helpfulness and persistence.Expenses $2,400 · grants $2,400
- Capitalized the cost of a bronze plaque to acknowledge the contribution of slaves toward the establishment of Bacon Academy.Expenses $2,400
- o Bacon 300 Celebration - Pierpoint Bacon's 300th Birthday with open house and refreshments at building o Sponsorship of Historic Social Event, which included gathering of various community organizations to inform of BABOT vision and solicit financial support o Conduct annual Founder's Day Program (honors Pierpoint and Abigail Bacon's legacy gift that established a "school of higher learning and to recognize graduates who have gone on to distinguish themselves in their areas of expertise)o Sponsorship of Community Pollinator Evento Sponsorship of Indoor Pop-up Marketo Conduct Holiday Plant Saleo Participation in Community Yard Saleo Participation in Farmer's Marketso Maintain public relations via newspaper articles, website and Facebook Pageo Board attendance at Senior Awards Night in conjunction with scholarships and awards provided by Trusteeso Board attendance at Bacon Academy Graduation Ceremony
- Less: cost of plaque that is capitalized.Expenses -$2,400
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1293258
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $398,497
- Income (IRS master file)
- $210,531
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- January 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- November 20, 2020
- Reinstated
- Effective January 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $91,504 | $69,069 | $398,497 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $94,779 | $81,865 | $375,612 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $41,517 | $50,612 | $326,708 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 06-1293258).
Questions about THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY is 06-1293258.
- Is THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on January 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2011.
- Are donations to THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY 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 THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Andrew Norton Chair.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE TRUSTEES AND PROPRIETORS OF BACON ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $91,504, expenses of $69,069 and total assets of $398,497 at year end.
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