2026-05-04T06:55:56-04:00 2025-12-31 Nanavaty Davenport Studley White 123 South Main St Suite 140 Newtown CT 06470 990 2025-01-01 311776375 Founders Hall Foundation Inc % ELIZABETH C GOLDSTONE FOUN 2034317000 193 Danbury Road Ridgefield CT 06877 Lori Berisford President 2034317000 2026-04-20 true Azian A Kearney P02426278 2034268500 2026-04-20 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lori Berisford 193 Danbury Road Ridgefield CT 06877 3976098 false X www.founders-hall.org X 2001 DE Founders Hall is dedicated to providing a diverse program of social, educational and physical fitness programs for today's active seniors in a warm, fun, and stimulating atmosphere. 9 9 61 150 4700 0 1021666 859862 330586 414427 253888 604376 -16586 877 1589554 1879542 0 0 0 0 820730 787022 0 0 124287 602386 580957 1423116 1367979 166438 511563 8046766 8492356 222949 120636 7823817 8371720 X FOUNDERS HALL IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A DIVERSE PROGRAM OF SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR TODAY'S ACTIVE SENIORS IN A WARM, FUN, AND STIMULATING ATMOSPHERE. false false 444552 215296 Semester Programs: In 2025, Founders Hall provided lifelong learning and enrichment opportunities to 3,900 members, with 6,293 seats filled across academic, arts, and hobby programs. More than 75 instructors offered courses in subjects including history, literature, science, technology, music, art, and current events. Programming expanded to include evening classes, new shorter-term workshop formats, and emerging topics such as artificial intelligence. New offerings included weaving, mosaics, line dancing, and a highly popular course on popular music and history. Programs were offered both in person and virtually to ensure broad access and community engagement. 345736 135611 Fitness Programs: Founders Hall recognizes that lifelong learning is supported by physical well-being. In 2025, members participated in a wide range of fitness classes designed to promote strength, balance, flexibility, and overall health. Offerings included stretching, core strengthening, aerobics, basketball clinics, pickleball, yoga, and related activities. Classes were provided in person and virtually to ensure broad accessibility and continued engagement. 311203 63520 Social Events and Trips: Founders Hall brings together adults age 60 and over to build friendships, share experiences, and find connection in a welcoming and supportive environment. In 2025, members gathered for a variety of social activities, including parties, tournaments, and other community-building events. New in 2025, Community Table lunches featured local organizations, providing members with opportunities to learn about and connect with community resources while enjoying the company of fellow members. Organized trips included a lighthouse cruise and a visit to the Pumpkin Blaze, further enriching social engagement and shared experiences. 1101491 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 true 61 true true true false false false false true true false false false false false false X 9 9 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CT DE X X ELIZABETH C GOLDSTONE 2034317000 193 DANBURY ROAD Ridgefield CT 06877 Nicole Nuut Executive Director 40.0 0.0 X 68130 0 15773 Lori Berisford President 3.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Kubick Secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Steven F Goldstone Chairman of the Board 3.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth C Goldstone Treasurer 3.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Brenda Berta Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Christopher Couri Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rudy Marconi Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kent Rohrer Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rudy Ruggles Jr Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 68130 0 15773 0 false false false 0 64738 795124 859862 SEMESTER PROGRAMS 900099 215296 215296 FITNESS PROGRAMS 900099 135611 135611 SOCIAL EVENTS AND TRIPS 900099 63520 63520 414427 264290 264290 0 0 0 0 0 2430569 2090483 340086 340086 340086 2250 64738 6073 -3823 -3823 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADVERTISING INCOME 541800 4700 4700 4700 1879542 414427 4700 600553 0 0 0 0 83901 67122 12586 4193 0 626410 488625 54373 83412 9153 6625 837 1691 3232 2395 339 498 64326 46908 6145 11273 0 0 17065 17065 0 0 41961 41961 6796 6796 5939 1782 297 3860 43107 41383 862 862 0 0 116278 113952 1163 1163 0 0 0 607 595 6 6 0 145760 142844 1458 1458 8913 6952 1515 446 PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS 45786 34879 10907 SUPPLIES 75246 73710 1536 GROUP TRIP EXPENSES 48175 48175 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 4093 3070 1023 21231 15678 2058 3495 1367979 1101491 142201 124287 127427 238290 1076438 0 0 15434 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10593 30343 3851168 2215265 1613721 1635903 5218387 6572386 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 8046766 8492356 25873 26693 0 0 67578 80645 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17394 13298 112104 0 222949 120636 X 4990271 5253545 2833546 3118175 7823817 8371720 8046766 8492356 511563 36340 X false true X true false X 986154 855971 944209 1021666 859862 4667862 214748 235404 287121 330586 414427 1482286 0 0 0 1200902 1091375 1231330 1352252 1274289 6150148 76500 120050 109850 170000 121600 598000 0 76500 120050 109850 170000 121600 598000 5552148 147828 122345 159060 202801 264290 896324 7900 12900 15500 6050 4700 47050 155728 135245 174560 208851 268990 943374 0 11645 8900 13800 2250 36595 1356630 1238265 1414790 1574903 1545529 7130117 0.77869 0.82539 0.13231 0.09254 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6057259 587074 181513 6462820 5486550 51000 519709 6057259 4653351 187000 646199 5486550 5464510 75000 -886159 4653351 4732162 170000 562348 5464510 0.51910 0.48090 false false 2949428 1660627 1288801 106365 7907 98458 242329 116082 126247 553046 430649 122397 1635903 0 0 X 1876176 36340 2255 38595 1837581 41961 41961 1879542 1328273 2255 2255 1326018 41961 41961 1367979 Part V, Line 4 The Foundation's Endowment Consists of Individual Funds Established for a variety of purposes. Its endowment includes both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the board of directors to function as endowments. Part X, Line 2 The organization recognizes the benefits of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. The organization is subject to routine audits by the internal revenue service. There are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress and the organization believes that it is no longer subject to audits for years prior to 2022. Part XI, Line 2D Portion of expenses dealing directly with fundraising events that have been included on part VIII, line 8B of the form 990. Part XII, Line 2D Portion of expenses dealing directly with fundraising events that have been included on part VIII, line 8B of form 990. Fall Breakfast 39571 38641 930 3547 LightBright 11895 11895 1215 2 15522 14202 1320 1311 66988 64738 2250 6073 6073 -3823 Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Chairman of the board Steven Goldstone and treasurer Elizabeth Goldstone have a family relationship. Part VI, Section B, Line 11B Prior to filing with the IRS, an independent accountant prepares the form 990. The accounting manager and executive director review the complete 990 in detail and then send to each member of the board of directors for review. Part VI, Section B, Line 12C Each board member and director annually sign a statement affirming they have received conflict of interest policy, have read the policy and understand it, and agree to comply. Any potential conflicts would be presented to the board by interested person and the board would vote on transaction. If board has reason to believe conflicts of interest exist that have not been disclosed, it shall inform member and allow member an opportunity to explain and then take appropriate action. Part VI, Section B, Line 15A The board of directors annually reviews compensation for the executive director for reasonableness based on compensation paid to equivalent positions in comparable areas. Data is obtained from independent expert sources and/or industry surveys. Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Form 990 can be found on GuideStar.org. Additionally, the Form 990 and financial statements are available on the Organization's website. These documents, along with the governing documents and conflict of interest policy are on file in the Organization's office and can be read there by interested parties.