Program areas at Groton Open Space Association
Forest Management Activities: GOSA made a significant investment in Forest Management Plans for several of our properties in 2023 by hiring Connwood Foresters , Inc. GOSA will use these plans for guidance and direction on improving forest health, combating invasive species, and adapting to the effects of climate change. These forest management plans will serve as a roadmap for responsible and long-term stewardship plans, public access, and conservation of our natural resources.
Education & Public Outreach Related Activities: Goals are to communicate with local families about the opportunities to experience nature on our properties and to make them family friendly. GOSA also partnered with The Last Green Valley to document and create a 0.6 mile trail as ADA compliant.
General Stewardship Activities: Funds were spent purchasing battery powered hedge trimmers and mowers. The equipment is lighter, quieter and better for our volunteers and the environment. Our invasive plant management team purchased native grass seed to help restore areas infested with Mugwort and Japanese Knotweed.
Who funds Groton Open Space Association
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Groton Open Space Association
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Michael J Maurice | Treasurer | $0 | 2024-04-12 |
| Robin Thomas | Secretary | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Danny O'Connell | President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Sidney van Zandt | Vice President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Diane Skelaris | Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Groton Open Space Association
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $249,847 | $156,967 | 59.2% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,294 | $193 | 1606.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | | $0 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $3,970 | $119 | 3236.1% |
| Total revenues | $257,111 | $157,279 | 63.5% |
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Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Helios Foundation May 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 9187
- Groton, CT 06340
- Metro area
- Norwich-New London, CT
- County
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- Website URL
- gosaonline.org/Â
- Phone
- (860) 536-9811
IRS details
- EIN
- 06-1469419
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1967
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C34: Land Resources Conservation
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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