The General Henry Knox Museum is located in Thomaston, ME. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, General Henry Knox Museum employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. General Henry Knox Museum 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 12/2023, General Henry Knox Museum generated $215.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $173.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GENERAL HENRY KNOX MUSEUM SERVES TO HONOR THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY KNOX AND THE HERITAGE OF MONTPELIER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2023 WAS A YEAR OF EXPANSION AS WE CONTINUED TO CREATE NEW PROGRAMS AND REFINE EXISTING ONES. 3,263 GUESTS TOURED THE MUSEUM FROM THE OPENING DAY PROGRAM OF BOOTS ON THE GROUND TO OUR CLOSING PROGRAM OF HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. WE EXPANDED OUR SCOPE OF PLANNING FOR OUR JUNIOR DOCENT PROGRAM, AND ADDED NEW AND VARIED LECTURES AND MUSICAL CONCERTS. A NEW FIELD OF FLAGS DISPLAY WAS CREATED ON MUSEUM GROUNDS DURING THE WEEK CONTAINING FLAG DAY.
THE MUSEUM CONTINUED ITS PRESERVATION EFFORTS OF THE BUILDING BY CONDUCTING SEVERAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS. KEEPING A 95-YEAR-OLD STRUCTURE MAINTAINED WITHIN THE GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY OUR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IS A CONSTANT PROCESS. OUR POSITION AS A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE TO THE THOMASTON HISTORICAL DISTRICT PLACES US ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PLACES.
OUR SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM IS AN INTEGRAL PROGRAM TO OUR OVERALL MISSION OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC TO THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND THE VERY SIGNIFICANT ROLE GENERAL HENRY KNOX PROVIDED. IN 2023, WE HAD 3 SUMMER INTERNS WHO GAVE TOURS AND CONDUCTED PROJECTS RELATING TO OUR MISSION STATEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Fletcher Smith Mcnaboe Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Achterhof Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Herman S Kohlmeyer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Necole Dabrio Janczura Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Edfors Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Ann Williamson Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,837 |
Fundraising events | $40,100 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $84,793 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $130,730 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $36,459 |
Investment income | $7,955 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $35,268 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,574 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $214,986 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $81,660 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,707 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $735 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,002 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,439 |
Office expenses | $2,906 |
Information technology | $2,131 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,598 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $657 |
Insurance | $13,731 |
All other expenses | $5,077 |
Total functional expenses | $173,392 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $400 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $536,662 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $5,842 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,665 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,420,213 |
Total assets | $2,978,782 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $198 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $87,062 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,891,522 |
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 | $2,978,782 |