TY 2023 Form 990

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT
STEAMBOAT DOCK INC

Employer identification number

23-7417579

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	568,172	1,050,260	743,092	617,535	573,338	3,552,397
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	568,172	1,050,260	743,092	617,535	573,338	3,552,397
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..						1,736,779
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						1,815,618

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	568,172	1,050,260	743,092	617,535	573,338	3,552,397
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	44,742	36,796	41,484	40,595	115,213	278,830
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						3,831,227

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

2,546,308

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

47.390 %

Public support percentage for 2022 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

58.050 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2023 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......
b From 2019.......
c From 2020.......
d From 2021.......
e From 2022.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....
b Excess from 2020.....
c Excess from 2021.....
d Excess from 2022.....
e Excess from 2023.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Name of the organization

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT
STEAMBOAT DOCK INC

Employer identification number

23-7417579

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2

Name of organization THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT STEAMBOAT DOCK INC

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT STEAMBOAT DOCK INC		Employer identification number 23-7417579

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT STEAMBOAT DOCK INC			Employer identification number 23-7417579
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow

Attach to Form 990.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT
STEAMBOAT DOCK INC

Employer identification number

23-7417579

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2022

Page 2

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	883,777	894,715	1,282,112	882,839	1,110,260
b	Contributions ...				206,931
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	138,803	89,123	-104,639	283,204	4,784
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	-43,751	-100,061	-282,758	-90,862	-232,205
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	978,829	883,777	894,715	1,282,112	882,839

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

100.000 %

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	372,719		372,719
b	Buildings ....	2,405,491	833,863	1,571,628
c	Leasehold improvements	1,665,064	880,391	784,673
d	Equipment ....	423,246	165,413	257,833
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				2,986,853

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
DEFERRED REVENUE	85,145
ACCRUED EXPENSES	60,979
REFUNDABLE ADVANCES	25,000
LEASE LIABILITY PAYABLE	1,221





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	172,345
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) 2022

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	1,654,260
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	207,645
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	207,645
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	1,446,615
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	7,862
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	7,862
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	1,454,477

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	1,258,525
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	1,258,525
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	7,862
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	5
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	7,867
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	1,266,392

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4	THE BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT IS SET ASIDE TO HELP SUPPORT THE MUSEUM OPERATIONS ALONG WITH HELPING TO MAINTAIN THE MUSEUM FACILITIES.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X	THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION HAS ADOPTED GENERALLLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES REQUIREMENTS FOR FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, MANAGEMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT NO POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION EXIST. THE FOUNDATION'S FEDERAL RETURNS OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX FOR THE YEARS 2021,2022 AND 2023 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORIITIES FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED; ALL RETURNS FILED PRIOR TO 2020 ARE NOW CLOSED.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B	BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 5

Schedule D (Form 990) 2022

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT
STEAMBOAT DOCK INC

Employer identification number

23-7417579

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990) 2023

Page 2

Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 RIVERFARE (event type)	(b) Event #2 MISTLETOE AND M (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	68,006	23,061	6,114	97,181
2	Less: Contributions . . . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	68,006	23,061	6,114	97,181

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	11,592	11,007	850	23,449
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				23,449
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				73,732

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990) 2023

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Schedule L
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT
STEAMBOAT DOCK INC

Employer identification number

23-7417579

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No




Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990) 2023

Page 2

Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) HERB CLARK	TRUSTEE	6,600	RENT		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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Schedule L (Form 990) 2023

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT
STEAMBOAT DOCK INC

Employer identification number

23-7417579

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6	THE VOLUNTEERS HELP WITH VARIOUS MUSEUM PROGRAMS AS WELL AS FUNDRAISERS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	MUSEUM PROGRAMS THE CONNECTICUT RIVER MUSEUM IS SITUATED ON A RIVERFRONT PROPERTY IN ESSEX, CONNECTICUT UPON WHICH ARE THREE HISTORIC BUILDINGS HOUSING EXHIBITION GALLERIES, A RESEARCH LIBRARY, A MUSEUM SHOP, MEETING/EDUCATION PROGRAM SPACE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. ALONG OUR BULKHEAD RIVERFRONT ARE DOCKS TO WHICH ARE MOORED THREE VESSELS. WE SERVE A BROAD AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE NUMBERING 31,000 IN 2024, BY PROVIDING UNIQUE PROGRAMS ON LAND, ONLINE AND ON THE WATER. THE MUSEUM OFFERS A ROBUST ARRAY OF EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INSPIRED BY OUR COLLECTION, THE RIVER'S STORIED HISTORY AND OUR LOCATION. INSIDE OUR HISTORIC MUSEUM BUILDING (BUILT IN 1878 AS A WAREHOUSE AND STORE SERVING THE STEAMBOAT TRADE BETWEEN HARTFORD AND NEW YORK UNTIL 1931) ARE TWO PERMANENT GALLERIES WHICH INCLUDE FINE ART, ARTIFACTS, AND INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS. ON THE FIRST FLOOR VISITORS ENJOY A WORKING REPLICA OF THE FIRST SUBMARINE, THE TURTLE, WHEREIN VISITORS MAY EXPERIENCE CLOSE QUARTERS AND THE IDEA OF BEING SUBMERGED. THE SECOND FLOOR EXPLORES THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND STEAMBOAT ERA. SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS ON OUR THIRD FLOOR EXPLORE MARITIME HISTORY, ENVIROMENTAL ISSUES, AND FINE ART ENGAGINGVISITORS OF ALL AGES.TELL STORIES ABOUT THE RIVER THAT MAY BE UNFAMILIAR BUT NONETHELESS ENGAGING FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. IN 2024, THE MUSEUM CURATORED "GETTING THERE" WHICH EXPLORED NAVIGATION BEFORE GPS. WITH HANDS-ON ELEMENTS AND FINE-ART, THIS EXHIBITRECEIVED AN AWARD OF MERIT FROM THE CONNECTICUT LEAGUE OF MUSEUMS. OUTSIDE ON OUR LAWNS AND DOCKS, VISITORS MAY ATTEND NUMEROUS EVENTS SUCH AS THE BURNING OF THE SHIPS (REMEMBERING THE BRITISH RAID ON ESSEX IN 1814); CONQUER THE CURRENT (A 10 -MILE PADDLE RACE FROM HADDAM TO ESSEX); TREES IN THE RIGGING A TOWN-WIDE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION; AND, LIVE MUSICAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS SHANTIES AND SAILS AND THURSDAYS ON THE DOCK. THE MUSEUM IS STAFFED BY FULL-TIME AND PART- TIME PROFESSIONALS, PLUS SEASONAL BOAT CREW, AND IS GOVERNED BY UP TO 23 TRUSTEES. IN ADDITION UPWARDS OF 40 ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE DEDICATED SERVICE ACROSS A BROAD ARRAY OF NEEDED SKILLS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	WATERFRONT PROGRAMS: ON THE RIVER THE MUSEUM HAS A FIXED PIER AS WELL AS FLOATING DOCKS TO WHICH ARE MOORED THREE VESSELS: A 30-PASSENGER RECREATION OF ADRIAEN BLOCK'S 17TH CENTURY VESSEL OF TRADE AND EXPLORATION CALLED THE ONRUST; A 50-PASSENGER RESEARCH VESSEL CALLED RIVERQUEST; AND A 24'ALUMINUM WORK BOAT USED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING, ENVIROMENTAL STUDY AND WATERFRONT UTILITY. THE MUSEUM SECURED OWNERSHIP OF ONRUST IN 2021 AND PROVIDES NARRATED EXCURSIONS ON THE RIVER IN-SEASON. IN 2022, THE MUSEUM ACQUIRED RIVERQUEST WHICH OPERATES A FULL SUMMER SEASON OF NARRATED RIVER TRIPS AND A WINTER TRIP SCHEDULE FOR WATCHING AMERICAN BALD EAGLES AND OTHER BIRD LIFE. THE MUSEUM OFFERS SEVERAL THEMED CRUISES PER YEAR ONBOARD RIVERQUEST AND ONRUST FOR CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS SUCH AS MOTHER'S DAY, FATHER'S DAY, AND HALLOWEEN. OUR VESSELS ARE WELL-UTILIZED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEISURE AND LEARNING, HAVING SERVED ABOUT 10,000 PASSENGERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C	EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS EDUCATION IS CENTRAL TO THE MUSEUM'S MISSION. THE STORIES OF THE NATURAL CONNECTICUT RIVER AND THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIVED ON OR NEAR IT FOR MILLENNIA ARE TOLD NOT ONLY IN PERMANENT AND CHANGING GALLERY EXHIBITIONS BUT ALSO THROUGH ABUNDANT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. IN OUR MEETING SPACES WE HOST A YEAR-LONG SERIES OF LECTURES AND BOOK SIGNINGS ON TOPICS ACROSS A BROAD SPECTRUM, BUT WITH THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY AND RIVERS IN GENERAL AS A UNIFYING THEME. K-12 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE MAKE USE OF CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH STATE AND NEXT GEN STANDARD THAT SUPPORT CLASSROOM TEACHING IN ART, HISTORY, LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH AND SCIENCE. REGULAR PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WERE OFFERED MONTHLY AND DURING THE SCHOOL VACATIONS. THE MUSEUM ALSO SERVES STUDENTS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM, HOME SCHOOL FAMILES , AND OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS AGED 5-12. CRM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO ALLOW UNDERSERVED STUDENT POPULATIONS TO ATTEND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT NO COST. ADULT PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF TALKS, LECTURES, SYMPOSIA, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND TOURS; DOCENT-LED TOURS OF THE PERMENENT COLLECTIONS; SPECIALTY EXHIBITION TOURS; DOCENT-LED TOURS FOR ADULT/COLLEGE GROUPS; EXHIBITION OPENINGS AND MEMBER-ONLY PREVIEWS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THE MUSEUM CONDUCTS TWO MAJOR EVENTS EACH YEAR WHICH ARE IMAGINATIVELY CREATED AND MULTI-PURPOSED. THESE EVENTS NOT ONLY BOLSTER FINANCIAL SUPPORT, BUT ALSO REINFORCE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND BUILD ON THE STRONG RELATIONSHIP THAT EXISTS BETWEEN THE MUSEUM AND OUR LOCAL AND WIDER COMMUNITY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6	IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONNECTICUT ACT 33-1055, THE CORPORATION SHALL BE A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION. THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CORPORATION SHALL CONSIST OF SUCH CLASSES WITH SUCH PRIVELEGES AND OBLIGATIONS AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE AND SHALL BE OPEN TO ALL INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTING THE PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION. DUES FOR EACH CLASS OF MEMBERS, IN THE AMOUNTS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SHALL BE PAYABLE ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A	THE ORGANIZATION HAS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS, WHO ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THEM AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO MAKE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B	THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION IS ENTITLED TO VOTE ON MATTER THAT MAY REQUIRE A VOTE OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ASSIGNED THE DUTY OF REVIEWING THE ANNUAL 990 TO ITS FINANCE COMMITTE/AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ANNUAL 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS ACCOUNTING FIRM WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COPIES OF THE COMPLETED RETURN ARE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. A VOTE IS TAKEN AT TRUSTEE MEETING TO APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE RETURN TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	ALL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS , OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE ANNUALLY. THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ERQUIRES THE INDIVIDUAL TO ANSWER A SERIES OF QUESTIONS REGARDING TRANSACTIONS, EVENTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES THAT COULD LEAD TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ALSO REQUIRES THE INDIVIDUAL TO SIGN THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THAT RESPONSE TO THE QUESTIONS ARE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS COMPARED TO SALARY SURVEYS THAT ARE OBTAINED FROM PROFESSIONAL MUSEUM ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY VOTES TO APPROVE ANY INCREASE IN COMPENSTAION PAID TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINS SALARY SURVEY INFORMATION THAT HELPS THE BOARD DECIDE ON ANY COMPENSATION INCREASES FOR KEY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD WILL VOTE ON SALARY INCREASES ONLY AFTER DISCUSSIONS WITH THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE DIRECTORS TO ENSURE THAT ANY INCREASE WILL WORK WITH THE ANNUAL BUDGET.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION THRU MAKING A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO WILL PROVIDE THE DOCUMENTS WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) 2023

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FOUNDATION AT
STEAMBOAT DOCK INC

Employer identification number

23-7417579

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) NEW NETHERLAND LLC 67 MAIN STREET ESSEX,CT06426 87-1333963	EXCRSNS	CT	89,667	144,253	CT RVR FND CT RIVER FOUNDATION
(2) FRESH RIVER LLC 67 MAIN STREET ESSEX,CT06426 23-7417579	EXCRSNS	CT	261,326	424,724	CT RVR FND CT RIVER FOUNDATION

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	617,535	573,338
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	511,769	501,718
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	24,244	217,611
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	140,771	161,810
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	1,294,319	1,454,477
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	561,308	659,970
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 81,465
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	717,193	606,422
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	1,278,501	1,266,392
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	15,818	188,085
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	7,252,697	7,742,535
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	148,327	242,435
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	7,104,370	7,500,100

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 565,569 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 80,198 )
	MUSEUM PROGRAMS THE CONNECTICUT RIVER MUSEUM IS SITUATED ON A RIVERFRONT PROPERTY IN ESSEX, CONNECTICUT UPON WHICH ARE THREE HISTORIC BUILDINGS HOUSING EXHIBITION GALLERIES, A RESEARCH LIBRARY, A MUSEUM SHOP, MEETING/EDUCATION PROGRAM SPACE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. ALONG OUR BULKHEAD RIVERFRONT ARE DOCKS TO WHICH ARE MOORED THREE VESSELS. WE SERVE A BROAD AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE NUMBERING 31,000 IN 2024, BY PROVIDING UNIQUE PROGRAMS ON LAND, ONLINE AND ON THE WATER. THE MUSEUM OFFERS A ROBUST ARRAY OF EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INSPIRED BY OUR COLLECTION, THE RIVER'S STORIED HISTORY AND OUR LOCATION. INSIDE OUR HISTORIC MUSEUM BUILDING (BUILT IN 1878 AS A WAREHOUSE AND STORE SERVING THE STEAMBOAT TRADE BETWEEN HARTFORD AND NEW YORK UNTIL 1931) ARE TWO PERMANENT GALLERIES WHICH INCLUDE FINE ART, ARTIFACTS, AND INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS. ON THE FIRST FLOOR VISITORS ENJOY A WORKING REPLICA OF THE FIRST SUBMARINE, THE TURTLE, WHEREIN VISITORS MAY EXPERIENCE CLOSE QUARTERS AND THE IDEA OF BEING SUBMERGED. THE SECOND FLOOR EXPLORES THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND STEAMBOAT ERA. SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS ON OUR THIRD FLOOR EXPLORE MARITIME HISTORY, ENVIROMENTAL ISSUES, AND FINE ART ENGAGINGVISITORS OF ALL AGES.TELL STORIES ABOUT THE RIVER THAT MAY BE UNFAMILIAR BUT NONETHELESS ENGAGING FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. IN 2024, THE MUSEUM CURATORED "GETTING THERE" WHICH EXPLORED NAVIGATION BEFORE GPS. WITH HANDS-ON ELEMENTS AND FINE-ART, THIS EXHIBITRECEIVED AN AWARD OF MERIT FROM THE CONNECTICUT LEAGUE OF MUSEUMS. OUTSIDE ON OUR LAWNS AND DOCKS, VISITORS MAY ATTEND NUMEROUS EVENTS SUCH AS THE BURNING OF THE SHIPS (REMEMBERING THE BRITISH RAID ON ESSEX IN 1814); CONQUER THE CURRENT (A 10 -MILE PADDLE RACE FROM HADDAM TO ESSEX); TREES IN THE RIGGING A TOWN-WIDE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION; AND, LIVE MUSICAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS SHANTIES AND SAILS AND THURSDAYS ON THE DOCK. THE MUSEUM IS STAFFED BY FULL-TIME AND PART- TIME PROFESSIONALS, PLUS SEASONAL BOAT CREW, AND IS GOVERNED BY UP TO 23 TRUSTEES. IN ADDITION UPWARDS OF 40 ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE DEDICATED SERVICE ACROSS A BROAD ARRAY OF NEEDED SKILLS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 232,791 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 350,993 )
	WATERFRONT PROGRAMS: ON THE RIVER THE MUSEUM HAS A FIXED PIER AS WELL AS FLOATING DOCKS TO WHICH ARE MOORED THREE VESSELS: A 30-PASSENGER RECREATION OF ADRIAEN BLOCK'S 17TH CENTURY VESSEL OF TRADE AND EXPLORATION CALLED THE ONRUST; A 50-PASSENGER RESEARCH VESSEL CALLED RIVERQUEST; AND A 24'ALUMINUM WORK BOAT USED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING, ENVIROMENTAL STUDY AND WATERFRONT UTILITY. THE MUSEUM SECURED OWNERSHIP OF ONRUST IN 2021 AND PROVIDES NARRATED EXCURSIONS ON THE RIVER IN-SEASON. IN 2022, THE MUSEUM ACQUIRED RIVERQUEST WHICH OPERATES A FULL SUMMER SEASON OF NARRATED RIVER TRIPS AND A WINTER TRIP SCHEDULE FOR WATCHING AMERICAN BALD EAGLES AND OTHER BIRD LIFE. THE MUSEUM OFFERS SEVERAL THEMED CRUISES PER YEAR ONBOARD RIVERQUEST AND ONRUST FOR CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS SUCH AS MOTHER'S DAY, FATHER'S DAY, AND HALLOWEEN. OUR VESSELS ARE WELL-UTILIZED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEISURE AND LEARNING, HAVING SERVED ABOUT 10,000 PASSENGERS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 162,507 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 70,527 )
	EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS EDUCATION IS CENTRAL TO THE MUSEUM'S MISSION. THE STORIES OF THE NATURAL CONNECTICUT RIVER AND THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIVED ON OR NEAR IT FOR MILLENNIA ARE TOLD NOT ONLY IN PERMANENT AND CHANGING GALLERY EXHIBITIONS BUT ALSO THROUGH ABUNDANT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. IN OUR MEETING SPACES WE HOST A YEAR-LONG SERIES OF LECTURES AND BOOK SIGNINGS ON TOPICS ACROSS A BROAD SPECTRUM, BUT WITH THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY AND RIVERS IN GENERAL AS A UNIFYING THEME. K-12 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE MAKE USE OF CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH STATE AND NEXT GEN STANDARD THAT SUPPORT CLASSROOM TEACHING IN ART, HISTORY, LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH AND SCIENCE. REGULAR PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WERE OFFERED MONTHLY AND DURING THE SCHOOL VACATIONS. THE MUSEUM ALSO SERVES STUDENTS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM, HOME SCHOOL FAMILES , AND OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS AGED 5-12. CRM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO ALLOW UNDERSERVED STUDENT POPULATIONS TO ATTEND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT NO COST. ADULT PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF TALKS, LECTURES, SYMPOSIA, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND TOURS; DOCENT-LED TOURS OF THE PERMENENT COLLECTIONS; SPECIALTY EXHIBITION TOURS; DOCENT-LED TOURS FOR ADULT/COLLEGE GROUPS; EXHIBITION OPENINGS AND MEMBER-ONLY PREVIEWS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 21,063 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 91,067 )
	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THE MUSEUM CONDUCTS TWO MAJOR EVENTS EACH YEAR WHICH ARE IMAGINATIVELY CREATED AND MULTI-PURPOSED. THESE EVENTS NOT ONLY BOLSTER FINANCIAL SUPPORT, BUT ALSO REINFORCE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND BUILD ON THE STRONG RELATIONSHIP THAT EXISTS BETWEEN THE MUSEUM AND OUR LOCAL AND WIDER COMMUNITY.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 21,063 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 91,067 )
4e	Total program service expenses981,930

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) JOHN BENNET...................................................................... CHAIRMAN	10.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) THOMAS WILCOX...................................................................... TREASURER	10.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) TOD CUNNINGHAM...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(4) ROBERT ANNON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(5) PHILIP COLES...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) PAUL EDDY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) JOHN FROST...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) JOHAN VAREKAMP...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) LUCY DUDDY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) PATRICK GINGRAS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) KATE JOHNSTON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) ELIZABETH KAESER...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DI	40.00 .................		X	120,000	0	0

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)						(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE CONNECTICUT RIVER MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO DEEPEN APPRECIATION OF THE RIVER'S HISTORY AND TO INSPIRE ITS STEWARDSHIP BY PROVIDING UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	11
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	11
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	38
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	40
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	31,930
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	120,000

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	36,112
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	537,226

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		573,338

		Business Code
2a	WATERFRONT EXCURSION INCOME	900099	350,993	350,993
b	MUSEUM ADMISSIONS	900099	80,198	80,198
c	EDUCATION PROGRAMS	900099	70,527	70,527
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		501,718

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			115,213			115,213
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	908,779	58,695
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	865,076
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	43,703	58,695
d	Net gain or (loss).........			102,398			102,398
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	123,737
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	69,189
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			54,548			54,548
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	109,121
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	33,789
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			75,332	75,332

Business Code
11a	FACILITIES FEES		900099	31,930		31,930
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			31,930
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			1,454,477	577,050	31,930	272,159

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	120,000	60,000	30,000	30,000
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	472,692	389,208	44,184	39,300
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	19,429	14,725	2,432	2,272
10	Payroll taxes ...........	47,849	37,695	4,492	5,662
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	57,409		57,409
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	7,862		7,862
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	38,186		38,186
12	Advertising and promotion ....	39,382	38,825		557
13	Office expenses .......	13,271	1,106	8,491	3,674
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	94,717	93,244	1,473
17	Travel ............	2,893		2,893
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	153,493	153,493
23	Insurance ...	88,993	88,993
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	VESSEL MAINTENANCE EXPENS	53,784	53,784
b	EXHIBIT EXPENSES	20,424	20,424
c	DUES	17,192	17,192
d	VESSEL OPERATING EXPENSES	7,448	7,448
e	All other expenses	11,368	5,793	5,575
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	1,266,392	981,930	202,997	81,465
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			549,802	1	809,293
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			326,034	2	1,535,174
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3	18,491
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			21,780	4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			16,935	8	19,084
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			20,509	9	19,053
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	4,866,520
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,879,667	3,033,065	10c	2,986,853
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			3,280,510	11	2,353,366
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			4,062	15	1,221
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			7,252,697	16	7,742,535

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	34,120	17	70,090
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	114,207	25	172,345
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	148,327	26	242,435

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	5,372,341	27	5,426,514
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	1,732,029	28	2,073,586
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	7,104,370	32	7,500,100
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	7,252,697	33	7,742,535