Fairfield Historical Society

Arts & culture organization based in Fairfield, CT. 23 employees. Exempt under §501(c)(3).

MissionTHE FAIRFIELD MUSEUM PRESERVES AND INTERPRETS THE HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD, CT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THROUGH CHANGING EXHIBITIONS, SCHOOL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION SPARKS DIALOGUE, INSPIRES MEANINGFUL COLLABORATIONS, AND DELIBERATES THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE.

Financial snapshot · TY 2024

$1.2M
Total revenue
$1.5M
Total expenses
$13.8M
Net assets

Financial health · TY 2024

70
Strong financial health
Composite score out of 100 based on reserve ratio, program efficiency, and revenue diversification.
Reserve ratio
100
73.3 months of expenses
Program efficiency
63
75.1% spent on programs
Revenue diversity
26
Mix of program fees, grants & contributions

Leadership compensation

Michael Jehle
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$309,939
99th percentile vs. peers
Michelle Cheng
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PROGRAMS
$112,497
46th percentile vs. peers

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