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Groton Open Space Association Inc.

Groton Open Space Association Inc.

Groton, CT 063409187
Tax ID06-1469419

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About this organization

Revenue

$144,783

Expenses

$60,442

Mission

Gosa's purpose is to: protect and preserve open space and water resources in southeastern CT; provide public access for passive recreation; educate the public on behalf of open space and clean water.

About

Acquisition related activities. Gosa initiated a purchase and sale agreement for a 104 acre property known as Sheep Farm South, adjacent to the current 63-acre Gosa property known as Sheep Farm. This unique property connects to the existing 6-mile Groton Greenbelt, extending wildlife habitats, scenic trails and stream corridors. Expense activities were related to land surveys, title searches and other pre-purchases activities.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Gosa's purpose is to: protect and preserve open space and water resources in southeastern ct; provide public access for passive recreation; educate the public on behalf of open space and clean water.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Gosa's purpose is to: protect and preserve open space and water resources in southeastern ct; provide public access for passive recreation; educate the public on behalf of open space and clean water.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is CT.
  • The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 37 Island Circle South, Groton Long Point, CT, 06340.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 0.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are less than $100,000.
  • Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $84,341.
  • The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1997.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $4,248 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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