Chosen Vale Inc

Organization Overview

Chosen Vale Inc, operating under the name Enfield Shaker Museum, is located in Enfield, NH. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Enfield Shaker Museum employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Enfield Shaker 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 09/2021, Enfield Shaker Museum generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $583.0k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CHOSEN VALE, INC. D/B/A ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INTERPRETING AND PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE ENFIELD, NH, SHAKER COMMUNITY. SINCE OPENING IN 1986, THE MUSEUM, COMPRISING NINE ORIGINAL BUILDINGS AND TWO CEMETERIES AND UTILIZING 5200 ACRES OF ADJACENT CONSERVATION LAND, HAS CONTINUED TO INNOVATE, DEVELOP, AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INVITE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN LEARNING ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE WHO ONCE LIVED AND WORKED HERE AND LEARNING ABOUT HOW TO APPLY THE SHAKERS' LEGACY TO CONTEMPORARY LIFE. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, THE MUSEUM HAS PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. SELF-GUIDED AND INTERPRETER-LED TOURS PROVIDE VISITORS WITH A RICH OVERVIEW OF THE SHAKERS' DAILY LIVES THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF THE HISTORIC BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND CHANGING TOPICAL EXHIBITIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRESERVATION: THE MUSEUM IS ACTIVELY RESTORING, PRESERVING, AND MAINTAINING THE REMAINING BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF THE ORIGINAL SHAKER VILLAGE, ESTABLISHED IN 1793 ALONG THE SHORE OF MASCOMA LAKE. THIS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE CONTAINS NINE ORIGINAL BUILDINGS (THE EARLIEST DATING TO 1813) BUILT BY THE SHAKERS OF ENFIELD, A MILL POND AND RELATED WATER TECHNOLOGY, TWO CEMETERIES, AND A HISTORIC GARDEN FEATURING SHAKER HEIRLOOM PLANT VARIETIES SITUATED WITHIN A LARGER HISTORIC BUILT ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDED BY STATE-PROTECTED LANDS (ON WHICH IS THE UNIQUE SHAKER FEAST GROUND ATOP OF MOUNT ASSURANCE, WHICH THE MUSEUM ALSO MAINTAINS). THE MUSEUM PRESERVES ITS BUILDING COLLECTION THROUGH RIGOROUS RESEARCH AND ADHERENCE TO SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES. THE SITE'S DOMESTIC, AGRICULTURAL, AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS DOCUMENT 150 YEARS OF THE SHAKERS' CREATION AND OCCUPATION OF THE SITE. ALL HAVE BEEN RECORDED THROUGH PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS AND SURVEYS, AND DOCUMENTARY HISTORICAL RESEARCH. THESE BUILDINGS NOT ONLY TELL THE STORY OF THE SHAKERS WHO LIVED, WORKED, AND WORSHIPPED HERE; THESE BUILDINGS ALSO DOCUMENT THE 150 YEARS OF AMERICAN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY.


EDUCATION: EDUCATION IS THE HEART OF ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM'S MISSION. THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT, ARTIFACTUAL COLLECTIONS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS, ARCHIVES, AND LIBRARY, PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS, SKILLED CRAFTSPEOPLE, SCHOLARS, AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE TO A DIVERSE AND GROWING PUBLIC A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS WITH WHICH TO LEARN ABOUT AND LEARN FROM THE SHAKERS OF ENFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE. TRAINED INTERPRETERS AND STAFF EDUCATORS PROVIDE GENERAL AND TOPICAL TOURS AND SITE INTERPRETATION GEARED TO VISITOR-INITIATED QUESTIONS. VISITORS MAY ALSO TAKE SELF-GUIDED TOURS OF THE HISTORIC SITE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR VISITORS MAY LEARN HISTORY, SHAKER TRADES AND INDUSTRIES, AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH DOING HISTORIC CRAFTS, FOODWAYS, AND ACTIVITIES PROVIDED THROUGH DEMONSTRATIONS AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS (OVAL BOXES, KNIVES, BROOMS, SPINNING, WEAVING, TEXTILE DYEING, GARDENING, TIMBER-FRAMING, FOR EXAMPLE). TALKS, LECTURES, AND TOURS EXPLORE THE SHAKERS WITHIN THEIR HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT COMMUNALISM, RACIAL AND GENDER EQUALITY, PACIFISM, AND TOLERANCE TODAY. THE MUSEUM, WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, HOSTS ON-SITE EXCAVATIONS, LABORATORY ANALYSIS, AND DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION OF OUR SITE'S ARTIFACTS.THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING LOCAL PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND HIGHER EDUCATION. OUR HISTORY ALIVE FIELD TRIP PROGRAM ALLOWS NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT STUDENTS TO EXPLORE LOCAL HISTORY AND THE ENFIELD SHAKERS' LEGACY THROUGH HISTORY-BASED HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2020, OVER 300 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM. AS PART OF OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO MAKING THESE FIELD TRIPS AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE, THE MUSEUM PROVIDES FREE ADMISSION TO STUDENTS IN THE MASCOMA VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE AWARD TRANSPORTATION GRANTS TO SEVERAL LOCAL SCHOOLS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM. EACH SUMMER JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENROLL IN OUR FIELD ECOLOGY SCHOOL, LEARNING THE HISTORY OF THE SHAKERS' LAND USE AND THE INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN HUMAN ACTIVITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. FUNDS WERE GIVEN TO PROVIDE FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS IN NEED, TO PAY AN INSTRUCTOR'S SALARY, AND FOR GENERAL SUPPLIES.


EVENTS: FROM SHAKER DAY IN LATE APRIL/EARLY MAY THROUGH DECEMBER'S FESTIVAL OF TREES THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO VISITORS, OVERNIGHT GUESTS, STUDENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN LARGE EDUCATIONAL, CELEBRATORY, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT BUILD AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE. SHAKER DAY IS THE MUSEUM'S OPENING DAY, FULL OF TOURS AND ACTIVITIES GEARED TO MEMBERS, CHILDREN, AND ENFIELD RESIDENTS (WHO ALWAYS ENJOY FREE ADMISSION). IN LATE APRIL THE PRESTIGIOUS SPRING SHAKER FORUM, A NATIONAL RECOGNIZED VENUE FOR SHAKER SCHOLARSHIP, OCCURS. EVERY YEAR THE FORUM INCREASES IN SPEAKERS AND IN PARTICIPANTS. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS THE MUSEUM IS HOME TO THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED MUSICAL STUDIES AT CHOSEN VALE, WHICH OFFERS ITS STUDENTS A VARIETY OF MUSICAL EXPERIENCES AND TRAINING. SEPTEMBER'S ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL IS GEARED TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, OFFERING CRAFT ACTIVITIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS, FARM ANIMALS, MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD. THE MUSEUM'S CIDER AND CHEESE FESTIVAL ACKNOWLEDGES AND INTERPRETS THE SHAKERS' EXCELLENCE IN GROWING AND USING APPLES AND IN MAKING CHEESE BY FEATURING NEW ENGLAND CHEESEMONGERS AND CIDERIES AGAINST THE SPECTACULAR AUTUMN BACKDROP OF THIS HISTORIC SITE. THE MUSEUM'S ANNUAL GALA AND AUCTION TAKES PLACE IN NOVEMBER AND IS ONE OF THE INSTITUTION'S BIGGEST FUNDRAISERS. LAST, THE MUSEUM'S ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES BRINGS VISITORS TO THE GREAT STONE DWELLING IN A YEAR-END CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bruce R Stefany
President
$0
Carolyn J Maloney
Vice President
$0
Ian Kipperman
Treasurer
$0
Carolyn A Smith
Secretary
$0
Gail Mcpeek
Trustee
$0
Michael Thomas
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$31,785
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$814,182
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$845,967
Total Program Service Revenue$138,640
Investment income $65
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $8,661
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $51,758
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $6,880
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,051,971

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Chosen Vale Inc has recieved totaling $35,025.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$20,000
$15,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25
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