Our Affiliates.
We work closely with the Wooster Square Conservancy, which serves as our fiduciary for tax-deductible donations.
Wooster Square Conservancy
Here to assist you as a neighborhood partner.
The Wooster Square Conservancy (WSC) was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) corporation in October 2008 and is affiliated with the Historic Wooster Square Association. The current Board has five Directors, all neighborhood professionals who serve with no remuneration. (See board member list below.)
WSC does not have an annual budget. Funding is raised by each neighborhood group or organization specific to each project through corporate sponsorship, gifts and in-kind services.
The WSC accepts donations via paper check. Please make out checks to Wooster Square Conservancy, Inc. and send to:
Wooster Square Conservancy, Inc.
P.O. Box 9242
New Haven, CT 06533
WSC only acknowledges tax donors of $250 and above with their Tax Exempt ID #.
“To contribute and cooperate in the preservation, support, maintenance, prevention of deterioration, beautification, safety, and viability of historic Wooster Square Park and surrounding areas all located within the Wooster Square Historic District, City and County of New Haven and State of Connecticut. Furthermore, to enhance the availability of said park and surrounding historic district for the continued enjoyment of all individuals regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, age or ability.”
Past activities:
Offered tax deduction for Cherry Blossom Festival Sponsorship
Partnered with the Priory Condo Association 2014-2015 to write and receive an Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Grant (HPTAG) for a major renovation project and continuing maintenance plan
Presented an educational outreach program for owners and residents of local historic properties. Invited state and local experts were on hand to provide information and guidelines about opportunities for historic property maintenance and renovation projects.
Served as Historic Wooster Square Association partner and fiduciary for the Wooster Square Park Bench Renovation Project, a two-year endeavor completed in Spring 2016.
Conservancy Board
Bonnie Rosenberg, President
Cordalie Benoit, Legal Counsel
Charlotte Eliscu, Treasurer
Charlotte Murphy, Secretary
William Harold
Contact Us
Email us at:
wsc@historicwoostersquare.org
Or write to us:
PO Box 9242
New Haven, CT 06533