Stamford Museum And Nature Center Incorporated
- Assets
- $11.4m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 115
- Location
- Stamford, CT
- Founding
- 04/1952
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 06-0653148
Organization Overview
Stamford Museum And Nature Center Incorporated is located in Stamford, CT. The organization was established in 1952. 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 06/2022, Stamford Museum And Nature Center Incorporated employed 115 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stamford Museum And Nature Center Incorporated 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 06/2022, Stamford Museum And Nature Center Incorporated generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION & INTERPRETATION OF ART, POP CULTURE, THE NATURAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, & HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONTHE ART, NATURE & ME PRESCHOOL IS A STATE OF CONNECTICUT LICENSED CHILDCARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS OLD. THE 38-WEEK PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH FIRSTHAND LEARNING ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH ACCESS TO THE SM&NC SITE. EIGHTY-FOUR CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. ATTENDANCE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS RESULTED IN NEARLY 13,000 VISITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
NATURE EDUCATIONSM&NC PROVIDES NATURE EDUCATION TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS AS WELL AS THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT, ASTRONOMY, BOTANY, GEOLOGY, ANIMAL LIFE AND INDIAN LORE. THE SM&NC SITE SERVES AS A DYNAMIC TEACHING TOOL, WITH ITS 80 ACRES OF HARDWOOD FOREST TRAILS, VARIED HABITATS, A WORKING FARM, AND OBSERVATORY. MORE THAN 28,000 PARTICIPANTS SHARED IN THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
FARM PROGRAMSTHE SM&NC MAINTAINS A 16-ACRE WORKING NEW ENGLAND FARM THAT IS HOME TO A VARIETY OF HERITAGE BREED FARM ANIMALS. HECKSCHER FARM IS A TIE TO NEW ENGLAND'S AGRICULTURAL PAST. THIS WORKING FARM ALLOWS VISITORS A UNIQUE LOOK AND INTERACTION ON THE LESSONS OF FOOD PRODUCTION, ANIMAL CARE, AND THE INNER-WORKINGS OF A FARM. PROGRAMS INCLUDE A RENOWNED JUNIOR CURATOR PROGRAM, VARIOUS ENGAGING SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMP, SCOUT GROUPS, AND INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO LEARN ABOUT ANIMAL HUSBANDRY. ALMOST EVERY VISITOR TO THE SM&NC TOURS THE FARM TO EXPERIENCE THIS UNIQUE FEATURE AND VARIETY OF ANIMALS. PROGRAM ATTENDANCE WAS WELL OVER 115,000 DURING THE YEAR.
OTHER PROGRAMSSM&NC OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF FESTIVALS, ART EXHIBITIONS AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS THAT COMPLEMENT ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. ENHANCED WEEKEND FESTIVALS ATTRACTED NEARLY 5,000 VISITORS. MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS ATTRACTED OVER 8,500 VISITORS. VISITORS ALSO CAME FOR THE FARM MARKET, CORPORATE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, FAMILY CAMPOUTS AND NATURE'S PLAYGROUND; AN OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE CONSTRUCTED OF NATURAL MATERIALS SHOWCASING CROW'S NESTS, SLIDES, AND WOODLAND PERCHES. DURING THE YEAR MORE THAN 170,000 VISITORS ENJOYED THE DIVERSE ACTIVITIES AT THE SM&NC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa H Mulrooney CEO | Officer | 50 | $224,364 |
Margaret Baim Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $81,781 |
Harry Day President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Kelly Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Frank Cerasoli Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel L Schwartz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $434,796 |
| Fundraising events | $139,022 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,010,387 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $843,329 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,427,534 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,429,127 |
| Investment income | $53,485 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $226,933 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $42,256 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,116 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $61,527 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,227,746 |
| 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. | $343,812 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $181,553 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,813,693 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,542 |
| Other employee benefits | $140,020 |
| Payroll taxes | $185,617 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,075 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $104,695 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,026 |
| Office expenses | $325,792 |
| Information technology | $105,264 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122,744 |
| Travel | $33,402 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,770 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $544,618 |
| Insurance | $125,701 |
| All other expenses | $486 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,446,788 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $352,348 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,185,064 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $177,497 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $36,601 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $24,395 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $74,940 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,377,827 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,183,387 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,412,059 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $254,218 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $345,267 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,500 |
| 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 | $600,985 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,925,118 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,885,956 |
| 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 | $11,412,059 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Stamford Museum And Nature Center Incorporated has recieved totaling $62,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oaklawn Foundation Wilton, CT PURPOSE: PLEDGE FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND DIRECTOR'S GRANT TO 501C ORGANIZATION | $32,000 |
Velaj Foundation Inc Stamford, CT PURPOSE: ASTRONOMY CENTER | $30,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Inc South Norwalk, CT | $19,089,489 | $11,308,442 |
George Eastman Museum Rochester, NY | $59,825,841 | $12,306,953 |
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame Inc 1150 West Columbus Ave Springfield, MA | $33,159,743 | $5,379,532 |
National Museum Of Mathematics New York, NY | $42,218,242 | $9,885,068 |
Bruce Museum Inc Greenwich, CT | $42,027,905 | $8,121,476 |
Brant Foundation Inc Greenwich, CT | $0 | $5,637,610 |
Amigos Del Museo Del Barrio New York, NY | $18,789,462 | $15,193,674 |