Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc
Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority, inc. Is a Connecticut not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing support to the danbury museum and historical society authority. The purpose of the corporation is educational and to cooperate with the danbury museum and historical society authority to promote community awareness of its museum and its historical buildings, historical collections, and archives; focus public attention on related activities, facilities, and needs of the danbury museum and historical society authority; to actively solicit gifts of materials, equipment, exhibits, funds, endowments, and bequests for the use of the museum and for its financial support; to maintain an association of persons interested in the danbury museum and historical society authority, its museum and programs; and to engage in any activities necessary or convenient to acheiving to foregoing purposes.
Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc gave $133K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $133K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,741
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $132,741
- Median grant
- $132,741
- Total assets
- $28,117
- -48.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority ($133K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Danbury, CT | The purpose of the corporation is educational and to cooperate with the danbury museum and historical society authority to promote community awareness of its museum and its historical buildings, historical collections, and archives; focus public attention on related activities, facilities, and needs of the danbury museum and historical society authority; to actively solicit gifts of materials, equipment, exhibits, funds, endowments, and bequests for the use of the museum and for its financial support; to maintain an association of persons interested in the danbury museum and historical society authority, its museum and programs; and to engage in any activities necessary or convenient to acheiving to foregoing purposes. | $132,741 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,117 | $186,144 | $186,755 | $132,741 | 1 | $51 |
| 2024 | $54,461 | $126,985 | $125,345 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $16,408 | $70,363 | $72,531 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $18,451 | $123,661 | $122,098 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $16,699 | $110,191 | $175,188 | — | — | — |
About Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Danbury, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $133K. Net investment income was $51.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc is led by Ed Siergiej, Board President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ed Siergiej
Board President
President → Board President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brigid Guertin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Saplio
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joretta Kilcourse
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Ehli
Board Member
Vice President & Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Struski
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine Macaisa
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Beschle
Dmhsa Board Representative
Board Member → Dmhsa Board Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Doyle
Dmhsa Board Representative
Board Member → Dmhsa Board Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Valluzzo
Board Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Anne Harrigan (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joanne Kaltenstein (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Gartner (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tammy Weiner (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc
How much does Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc give each year?
Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc gave $133K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc?
Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $186K.
What is Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc?
Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Danbury, CT. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc operate?
Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4009806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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