Franco-American Heritage Center At St Marys
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $285.2k
- Investments
- $84.3k
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Lewiston, ME
- Founding
- 11/2000
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 01-0536445
Organization Overview
Franco-American Heritage Center At St Marys, operating under the name Franco Center, is located in Lewiston, ME. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2022, Franco Center employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Franco Center 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 07/2022, Franco Center generated $285.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $532.7k during the year ending 07/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE STRIVE TO HONOR AND PRESERVE OUR FRANCO-AMERICAN HERITAGE, AND WELCOME OUR NEIGHBORS FROM DIVERSE CULTURES THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCES, CELEBRATIONS, AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ENGAGED IN RENOVATING THE HISTORIC ST MARY'S CHURCH IN LEWISTON, MAINE TO SERVE AS BOTH A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE SPACE AND A MUSEUM TO HOUSE AND DISPLAY ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THE FRANCO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY. THE CENTER COLLECTS ARTIFACTS FROM THE COMMUNITY FOR DISPLAY AND STUDY IN THE MUSEUM. PERFORMANCES HAVE BEEN HELD IN THE DECOMMISSIONED CATHOLIC CHURCH BUILDING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Courchesne Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elaine Roop President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Janet Sullivan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Lajoie Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Dr Donald Christie Jr Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dawn Bach Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $89,523 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $74,077 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $350 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $163,600 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $88,501 |
| Investment income | $8,688 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $35,086 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,639 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $285,236 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $140,691 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,522 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,576 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,741 |
| Office expenses | $9,272 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,519 |
| 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 | $228,765 |
| Insurance | $18,002 |
| All other expenses | $350 |
| Total functional expenses | $532,737 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,201 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $121,591 |
| 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 | $3,537 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,797 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,551,881 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $84,324 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,768,331 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,105 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $11,555 |
| 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 | $3,761 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $23,421 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,710,993 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,917 |
| 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 | $4,768,331 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Franco-American Heritage Center At St Marys has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Davis Family Foundation Yarmouth, ME PURPOSE: Funding to upgrade the banquet hall and conference space with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,050 |
| Net Contributions | $101 |
| Ending Balance | $1,151 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Strawbery Banke Museum Portsmouth, NH | $20,097,430 | $6,235,476 |
New Hampshire Historical Society Concord, NH | $27,164,397 | $2,104,190 |
Boothbay Railway Village Boothbay, ME | $1,592,622 | $1,343,965 |
Castine Scientific Society Castine, ME | $21,941,978 | $577,379 |
Manchester Historic Association Manchester, NH | $5,892,345 | $509,463 |
New Hampshire Boat Museum Wolfeboro Falls, NH | $4,627,524 | $2,757,107 |
Franco-American Heritage Center At St Marys Lewiston, ME | $4,768,331 | $285,236 |
Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association Portsmouth, NH | $1,910,442 | $374,400 |
Brick Store Museum Kennebunk, ME | $3,345,678 | $409,337 |
Bar Harbor Historical Society Inc Bar Harbor, ME | $5,963,655 | $570,599 |
American Independence Center Exeter, NH | $873,774 | $315,892 |
Monhegan Historial & Cultural Museum Association Monhegan, ME | $7,497,398 | $863,357 |