SAM & ELIZABETH COLT AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION

BRISTOL, CT

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The Sam & Elizabeth Colt American Cultural Foundation is located in Bristol, Connecticut. Founded in 1980, the foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Bristol and the surrounding area. It is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization that is funded entirely through donations, grants, and other fundraising efforts.

The Foundation serves the Bristol community by preserving, restoring, and maintaining the Colt family’s mansion and its surrounding grounds. The historic mansion was built in 1844 by industrialist and inventor Samuel Colt and his wife Elizabeth, and is a National Historic Landmark. The grounds include several gardens, an Italianate villa, and a gazebo. The Foundation also operates a museum, which showcases the life and work of the Colt family, including the arms and firearms industry.

The Foundation also sponsors a variety of educational and cultural programs, such as lectures, workshops, and exhibits. It also partners with local organizations to produce festivals, special events, and seasonal activities. The Foundation also supports the restoration and preservation of other historic sites in the area.

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers and professionals. The Colt family continues to be involved in the Foundation's activities, participation in fundraising and programs, and providing financial support.

SAM & ELIZABETH COLT AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BRISTOL CT. US MID #8400900523

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 190,250 from tax period 201112 (YYYYMM).

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SAM & ELIZABETH COLT AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION
63 DORSET WAY
BRISTOL
CT
06010-4772

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MID # 8400900523
Name SAM & ELIZABETH COLT AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 522385333
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 190,250
REVENUE 190,250
LAT/LONG 41.700464, -72.898377
CODES FIPS State Code: 09
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 406002
US Census Block: 2010