Avery-copp Museum Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Avery-copp Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Groton, Connecticut, registered in 2007, with $260,953 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
154 Thames St, Groton, CT, 06340 EIN 20-8096779 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$261K
▲ 54.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$191K
Net assets
$3.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Avery-copp Museum Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating234 mo reserves · +27% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Avery-copp Museum Inc: 234 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Avery-copp Museum Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Avery-copp Museum Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 154 Thames St, Groton, CT, 06340
- City
- Groton
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $462K (FY2013) to $261K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.7M
Operating margin
26.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,953▲54.4% | $190,699▲10.1% | $3,712,544▲6.0% | $3,712,544▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $168,977▼5.6% | $173,174▲5.5% | $3,500,954▲9.9% | $3,500,954▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $178,957▼66.8% | $164,114▼0.3% | $3,184,260▼10.7% | $3,184,260▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $539,604▲71.2% | $164,670▲23.0% | $3,567,536▲5.9% | $3,567,536▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $315,238▲51.5% | $133,843▼26.2% | $3,369,695▲8.2% | $3,369,695▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $208,131▼23.1% | $181,417▼10.2% | $3,113,567▲9.6% | $3,113,567▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $270,804▲19.0% | $202,062▼5.9% | $2,840,206▼0.5% | $2,840,206▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $227,494▲1.2% | $214,818▲3.7% | $2,853,640▲5.6% | $2,853,641▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $224,896▼4.9% | $207,136▲4.4% | $2,702,240▲3.1% | $2,702,240▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $236,537▼15.3% | $198,391▲35.7% | $2,621,846▲1.8% | $2,621,846▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $279,272▼39.5% | $146,161▼0.6% | $2,574,871▲8.1% | $2,576,315▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $461,649 | $147,039 | $2,382,644 | $2,382,865 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Avery-copp Museum Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Avery-copp Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8096779, based in Groton, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Avery-copp Museum Inc's EIN?
- Avery-copp Museum Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8096779.
- How much revenue does Avery-copp Museum Inc report?
- Avery-copp Museum Inc reported $260,953 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Avery-copp Museum Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Avery-copp Museum Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Avery-copp Museum Inc (EIN 20-8096779) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.