Becket Athenaeum Inc is located in Becket, MA. The organization was established in 2001. As of 12/2022, Becket Athenaeum Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Becket Athenaeum Inc 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 12/2022, Becket Athenaeum Inc generated $166.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $230.4k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ESTABLISHED IN 1888, THE BECKET ATHENAEUM'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING; TO FOSTER RELAXATION AND ENJOYMENT THROUGH OUR COLLECTION AND PROGRAMS; AND TO CULTIVATE A SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE TOWNS' RESIDENTS WITH A CIRCULATION OF 6,062; PUBLIC COMPUTER USE AT AN AVERAGE OF 2 HOURS PER WEEK; AND ATTENDANCE OF 1,714 AT A VARIETY OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS.
OUR GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF: - FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING A TRADITIONAL AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (KIDS CLUB) HELD AT THE BECKET WASHINGTON SCHOOL 5 DAYS/WEEK FROM 3-5:30PM, KEEPING THE COSTS DOWN TO 5/DAY/CHILD FOR FAMILIES. -RUNNING A TRADITIONAL BOOK CLUB, BANNED BOOKS CLUB, AND A COOKBOOK CLUB MONTHLY, AS WELL AS STORYTIME & CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS, STORYTIME & CREATIVE MOVEMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSES. -TOWN OF BECKET CAMP COLLABORATION: WE PLAN AND RUN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE TOWN CAMP THAT SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 12. -TEEN INTERN MENTOR PROGRAM: WE PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND JOBS AND TRAINING FOR LOCAL TEENS, TYPICALLY THEIR VERY FIRST JOB. WE GUIDE THEM THROUGH JOB APPLICATIONS, INTERVIEWS, WORKING PAPERS, DIRECT DEPOSIT FORMS, AS WELL AS MENTORING THEM FOR WORK ETHIC, SKILLS BUILDING, AND TEAMWORK. -WE SCHEDULE 24-36 ADDITIONAL STAND-ALONE PROGRAMS: CRAFT AND GARDENING CLASSES, PUBLIC SPEAKERS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLLINATOR PRESENTATIONS & HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, AND AN EVER-CHANGING LINE-UP OF PERFORMERS (STORYTELLERS, PUPPETEERS, MUSICIANS, ETC.)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Judith Shafiroff Executive Di | Officer | 48 | $67,857 |
Cheryl Cucinello Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Cathy Defoe Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Lei-Anne Ellis Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Gross Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katherine Hoak Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $73,738 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,472 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $142,210 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,879 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,817 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,916 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $166,822 |
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. | $67,857 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $60,482 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,828 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,191 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,485 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,836 |
Information technology | $1,409 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,952 |
Travel | $37 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $148 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,374 |
Insurance | $4,152 |
All other expenses | $4,001 |
Total functional expenses | $230,365 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,419 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $124,028 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,497 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $215,577 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $800,635 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,181,156 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,535 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,500 |
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 | $23,035 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,133,333 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,788 |
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 | $1,181,156 |