Coventry Historical Society Incorpporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $51,084
- Spending
- $46,105
- Reserves
- 106.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 35%
- Highest pay
- $9,168, executive board member and archivist
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
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 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $2,930 spent. 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.
- $250 spent. The program is a winter a potlock or pay dinner lecture series focused on local history topics
- 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
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 2025.
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 October 1981.
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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