GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 061469419 501(c)(3) Environment

Groton, CT

Total Revenue
$150,404
Total Expenses
$54,072
Total Assets
$7,064,939
Net Assets
$7,064,939
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
Betsy Chittenden
Phone
7039456210
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GROTON OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $150K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $96K, a strong 64% operating margin.

Mission

GOSA's mission is to protect and preserve open space and water resources in Southeastern CT, provide public access for passive recreation, and to educate the public.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,203 Revenue: $0

STEWARDSHIP: Funds were used for lumber, screws, bolts and treads to replace deteriorate bog bridging and build a new bridge on our Candlewood Ridge property. About 140 saplings and steel cages were...

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STEWARDSHIP: Funds were used for lumber, screws, bolts and treads to replace deteriorate bog bridging and build a new bridge on our Candlewood Ridge property. About 140 saplings and steel cages were purchased for and installed on the Sheep Farm South property where invasive vegetation removal was recently done. A private contractor was paid to perform field mowing at several properties. Stewardship of all preserves was performed including installation of signage, invasive control, routine mowing and purchase of small tools.

Program 2
Expenses: $13,152 Revenue: $0

MISSION OUTREACH: Funds were used to create documentaries about GOSA's mission to educate the public about wildlife and the environment. Flyers were created and printed to inform members and the...

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MISSION OUTREACH: Funds were used to create documentaries about GOSA's mission to educate the public about wildlife and the environment. Flyers were created and printed to inform members and the community about GOSA's properties, the benefits of being outdoors, and community hikes hosted by GOSA.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,795 Revenue: $0

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Buses were provided to transport young children to our properties where they were led on hikes to experience nature. Students in grades K-3 from Groton Public Schools and campers...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Buses were provided to transport young children to our properties where they were led on hikes to experience nature. Students in grades K-3 from Groton Public Schools and campers from the Groton Parks and Recreation summer camp program benefited from this program. A movable trail counter was purchased and initially installed at Sheep Farm North to record the number of hikers using the property.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $143,133
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $7,271
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $150,404

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $1,114
Program Expenses $44,779
Other Expenses $54,072
TOTAL EXPENSES $54,072

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $150,404 $199,875 -0.2%
Expenses $54,072 $31,553 +0.7%
Net Income $96,332 $168,322 -0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
300

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Betsy Chittenden President 30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joan Smith Vice President 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kennith Paonessa Vice President 20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendy Spader Secretary 20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Ryan Treasurer 15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sidny Van Zandt Director 20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan O'Connell Director 20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Andersen Director 20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $150,404 $54,072 $7,064,939 $96,332
2024 $199,875 $31,553 $6,968,607 $168,322
2024 $199,875 $31,553 $6,968,607 $168,322
2023 $257,111 $29,230 $6,800,285 $227,881
2022 $157,279 $242,147 $6,572,405 $-84,868
2021 $1,450,842 $28,840 $6,657,272 $1,422,002
2020 $146,987 $28,982 $5,235,270 $118,005
2019 $144,783 $60,442 $5,117,265 $84,341
2018 $102,846 $36,400 $5,032,924 $66,446
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