Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The is located in Southwest Harbor, ME. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A51) the organization is classified as: Art Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $588.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND WORK OF WENDELL GILLEY, A PIONEER IN THE FIELD OF DECORATIVE BIRD CARVING. IT TEACHES THE ART OF BIRD CARVING AS WELL AS OTHER HANDS-ON CREATIVE PROGRAMS AND PRESENTS ART EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON PEOPLE, NATURE AND ART. THE MUSEUM ENDEAVORS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS, ENGAGEMENT IN ARTISTIC CREATIVITY, AND RESPECT AND CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ART EXHIBITIONS - THE WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM HAS REGULAR GALLERY HOURS MAY THROUGH MID-DECEMBER AND YEAR-ROUND TOURS FOR GROUPS. EVERY YEAR, IN ADDITION TO ROTATING EXHIBITIONS DRAWN FROM THE GROWING PERMANENT COLLECTION , THE MUSEUM MOUNTS AT LEAST ONE MAJOR, TEMPORARY EXHIBITION BRINGING ARTIFACTS FROM OTHER MUSEUMS AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS TO SOUTHWEST HARBOR. SEVERAL FREE ADMISSION DAYS ARE HOSTED ANNUALY BY THE MUSEUM TO ENCOURAGE ATTENDANCE REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC MEANS. IN ADDITION, ADMISSIONS FEES HAVE BEEN KEPT DOWN AND A LOW-COST MEMBERSHIP OPTION IS OFFERED AS WELL FOR THOSE WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS.
BIRD CARVING AND OTHER HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS - OUTSIDE OF VISITOR HOURS, THE MUSEUM BUILDING IS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT NO CHARGE. BIRD CARVING WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AND OTHER HANDS-ON CREATIVE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SESSIONS RANGE FROM 1 1/2 HOURS TO 10-WEEK SERIES OF 3-HOUR CLASSES TO MEMBERS, SCHOOL GROUPS, SENIOR GROUPS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. MUSEUM MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO MEMBERS' CARVING CLUB HELD WEEKLY NOVEMBER- APRIL, ENSURING REGULAR YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM.
NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS - NATURAL HISTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED YEAR-ROUND TO SCHOOL GROUPS, HOMESCHOOLERS, AND OTHER ADULT AND CHILDREN'S GROUPS. EXAMPLES OF CURRENTLY OFFERED PROGRAMS ARE OWL ECOLOGY, "MY CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD" STORYBOARD, AND "BUILD-A-BIRD." DURING MUSEUM VISITING HOURS, FILMS, PERSONAL TOURS AND CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS ARE REGULAR FEATURES. THE MUSEUM LIBRARY IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE WITH SPECIALIZED HISTORICAL RESOURCES AS WELL AS CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOCUSED ON BIRDS OF THE WORLD AND THE WORLD OF BIRD CARVING. A COLLECTION OF MOUNTED BIRDS IS MAINTAINED AS REFERENCE MATERIAL FOR ARTISTS AND NATURALISTS. THE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP STOCKS LOCAL BIRD CARVINGS, CARVING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES, ORIGINAL BLANKS, AND INSTRUCTION BOOKS, AS WELL AS BIRD-RELATED BOOKS, AUDIO-VISUAL GUIDES, BINOCULARS, AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO AVIAN AFICIONADOS. THE MUSEUM STAFF WORKS WITH SCHOOL TEACHERS, OTHER EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED TOURS AND WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sean C Charette Museum Direc | Officer | 40 | $76,000 |
Paul F Haertel Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Eleanor Tm Hoagland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tad Templeton President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Robin Vermylen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Antoinette Brewster Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $12,295 |
Fundraising events | $7,560 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $51,527 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $656,098 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $290,347 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $727,480 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,250 |
Investment income | $71,343 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $222,881 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,523 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $14,399 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,068,876 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,400 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $150,444 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $24,067 |
Payroll taxes | $18,773 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,402 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $114,500 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $44,312 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,417 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,037 |
Office expenses | $26,112 |
Information technology | $4,821 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,268 |
Travel | $5,901 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $377 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,709 |
Insurance | $7,256 |
All other expenses | $2,498 |
Total functional expenses | $588,157 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,653 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $160,389 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,579 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,440 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $112,742 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $843,776 |
Investments—other securities | $3,889,871 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $537,939 |
Total assets | $5,580,389 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,633 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $9,434 |
Other liabilities | $1,843 |
Total liabilities | $17,910 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $580,096 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,982,383 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,580,389 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The has recieved totaling $32,510.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Davis Family Foundation Yarmouth, ME PURPOSE: Collection Storage Expansion and Renovation | $20,500 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $12,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10 |
Beg. Balance | $4,268,259 |
Earnings | $401,600 |
Admin Expense | $44,312 |
Net Contributions | $290,347 |
Other Expense | $182,204 |
Ending Balance | $4,733,690 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Portland Museum Of Art Portland, ME | $75,826,769 | $10,432,428 |
Currier Museum Of Art Manchester, NH | $107,852,000 | $12,269,054 |
William A Farnsworth Library And Art Museum Inc Rockland, ME | $32,899,602 | $4,207,535 |
Museum Of Art Of Ogunquit Ogunquit, ME | $3,324,529 | $1,240,153 |
3s Contemporary Arts Space Inc Portsmouth, NH | $1,725,816 | $822,609 |
Center For Maine Contemporary Art Rockland, ME | $5,667,263 | $852,628 |
Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The Southwest Harbor, ME | $5,580,389 | $1,068,876 |
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Rockland, ME | $11,503,851 | $1,367,846 |
Journeys In Education Inc Peterborough, NH | $70,652 | $313,577 |
Ashley Bryan Center Islesford, ME | $482,910 | $87,814 |
Ogunquit Arts Collaborative Ogunquit, ME | $788,122 | $219,301 |
Deer Isle Artists Association Deer Isle, ME | $77,825 | $0 |