The Mark Twain Memorial
- Assets
- $16.2m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- Hartford, CT
- Founding
- 04/1938
- Data as of
- 01/2022
- EIN
- 06-0685118
Organization Overview
The Mark Twain Memorial, operating under the name The Mark Twain House & Museum, is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1938. 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 01/2022, Mark Twain House & Museum employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mark Twain House & 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 01/2022, Mark Twain House & Museum generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 01/2022. 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
TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF THE LEGACY OF MARK TWAIN AS ONE OF OUR NATION'S DEFINING CULTURAL FIGURES, AND TO DEMONSTRATE THE CONTINUING RELEVANCE OF HIS WORK, LIFE AND TIMES. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS MISSION, THE INSTITUTION'S COLLECTIONS POLICY PROVIDES THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS ENTRUSTED TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT AND RESTORE THE SAMUEL CLEMENS/MARK TWAIN RESIDENCE AS A HISTORIC HOUSE AND MUSEUM AND TO ACQUIRE AND MANAGE A COLLECTION TO SERVE AS TANGIBLE WITNESS TO THE LIFE, LEGACY AND TASTE OF SAMUEL CLEMENS, HIS FAMILY AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE MEMORIAL PROVIDES A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE INCLUDE INTERPRETIVE TOURS OF THE HISTORIC MARK TWAIN HOUSE, INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, WRITING WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, FAMILY PROGRAMS, SPECIAL TOURS AND AGE-APPROPRIATE LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS, AND WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS. MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS EXAMINE THE LIFE, WORK AND/OR ERA OF MARK TWAIN, OR EXPLORE THEMES ADDRESSED IN HIS WORK.
MUSEUM: THE MEMORIAL'S CAMPUS INCLUDES A MUSEUM CENTER THAT FEATURES EXHIBITION GALLERIES, AN AUDITORIUM, CLASSROOMS AND A FILM THEATER. VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM CENTER CAN EXPERIENCE A PERMANENT EXHIBITION ABOUT MARK TWAIN'S LIFE AND ERA, VIEW SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC ARTIFACTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE MEMORIAL AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS, WATCH A BIOGRAPHICAL FILM ABOUT MARK TWAIN, AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pieter Roos Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $127,919 |
Michael Campbell COO / CFO | Officer | 40 | $79,707 |
Edward Whittemore Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Giamalis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Delaney Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Eddy President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $33,692 |
| Fundraising events | $68,094 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,759,617 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,447,754 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $46,468 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,309,157 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $599,338 |
| Investment income | $85,990 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $144,002 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$20,732 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $140,898 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,258,653 |
| 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. | $229,888 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,364 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $290,420 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $154,526 |
| Payroll taxes | $85,947 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,568 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $120,257 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,401 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,562 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,488 |
| Office expenses | $18,063 |
| Information technology | $14,965 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $154,142 |
| 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 | $632,528 |
| Insurance | $115,013 |
| All other expenses | $6,689 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,296,300 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,137,405 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $104,968 |
| 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 | $86,934 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $590,941 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,014,117 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,271,053 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,000 |
| Total assets | $16,236,418 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $172,679 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $99,259 |
| 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 | $3,545,192 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,817,130 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,951,558 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,467,730 |
| 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 | $16,236,418 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that The Mark Twain Memorial has recieved totaling $207,366.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $53,945 |
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Hartford, CT PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $50,000 |
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc Radnor, PA PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated Hartford, CT PURPOSE: NEIGHBORHOOD STUDIO | $20,000 |
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Hartford, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated Hartford, CT PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANTS | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,112,423 |
| Earnings | $244,843 |
| Net Contributions | $67,500 |
| Other Expense | -$231,727 |
| Ending Balance | $2,193,039 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Society For The Preservation Of New England Antiquities Inc Boston, MA | $149,018,347 | $24,101,977 |
Museum Of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial To The Holocaust New York, NY | $55,434,280 | $9,656,219 |
National Baseball Hall Of Fame And Museum Inc Cooperstown, NY | $59,891,798 | $13,912,990 |
Museum Of The City Of New York New York, NY | $66,852,822 | $13,898,529 |
Old Sturbridge Inc Sturbridge, MA | $21,603,377 | $13,063,304 |
Plimoth Patuxet Museums Inc Plymouth, MA | $39,663,068 | $8,933,676 |
Lower East Side Tenement Museum New York, NY | $36,923,048 | $8,687,426 |
Historic Deerfield Inc Deerfield, MA | $76,973,698 | $8,334,092 |
Heritage Plantation Of Sandwich Inc Sandwich, MA | $34,658,032 | $6,604,835 |
Genesee Country Museum Mumford, NY | $24,289,826 | $5,606,616 |
Fenimore Art Museum New York, NY | $63,527,114 | $3,838,046 |
Farmers Museum Inc New York, NY | $82,300,614 | $4,849,865 |