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Tolland Historical Society Incorporated

EIN 06-0852847 · Tolland, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

What it says it does

Preservation of Historical Building; Local History Educational Programs; Archival re: Town History

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 25 out of 100.

Independent board
5 of 25
0 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$16,663 spent. Maintenance operation and preservation of four historical buildings and the presentation preservation of artifacts on display therein: The Benton Homestead the Old Tolland County House and the Old County Jail including Museum and Military Museum. All facilities are open seasonally. There are no admission fee-tours and presentations are free. Donations are accepted in a lock box and the funds are reported in the overall donation accounts. A 5 donation is requested at all 4 museums and at presentations.
$1,000 spent. A scholarship is provided annually to a local graduate attending a college in a program consistent with the general goals of any historical society. There is no revenue generated specifically for this purpose.
$10 spent. Educational programs presented to local school students; living history demonstrations to include visiting speakers. Most programs are conducted by local volunteers at limited cost. Docerns are trained locally and are also volunteers. Student docerns learn as they provide assistance. Materials are from inventory printed as needed.
$10,859 spent. Insurance Expense
$1,710 spent. Expenses related to Events

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1969.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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