Eli Whitney Museum Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 107
- Location
- Hamden, CT
- Founding
- 02/1977
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 06-0952478
Organization Overview
Eli Whitney Museum Inc is located in Hamden, CT. The organization was established in 1977. 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 08/2021, Eli Whitney Museum Inc employed 107 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eli Whitney Museum 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 08/2021, Eli Whitney Museum Inc generated $1.1m 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 (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $977.1k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ELI WHITNEY MUSEUM AND WORKSHOP IS AN EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND FAMILIES. WE COLLECT, INTERPERT AND TEACH EXPERIENCES THAT ARE THE ROOT OF DESIGN AND INVENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1. CREATING EXPERIMENTAL BUILDING WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING OF PROGRAMS IN ART, ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY AND SCIENCE WHICH ENGAGE CHILDREN AGES 4-14 IN TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL ARTISANSHIP AND LEARNING. 2. CREATING EXPERIMENTAL BUILDING WORKSHOPS FOR CLASSROOM: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING PROGRAMS IN ART, ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY AND SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN IN CLASSROOMS FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL WHICH ADD A STUDIO, LABORATORY OR WORKSHOP LEVEL OF LEARNING TO CLASSROOM LEARNING. 3. CREATING EXPERIMENTAL BUILDING WORKSHOPS FOR THE COMMUNITY: DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING PROGRAMS IN ART, ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY AND SCIENCE WHICH ADD TO THE TOOLS THROUGH WHICH THEY ENGAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Paxton Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Jr Logan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Daniel Velazquez Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Ray Fair Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
David Lewin President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Eric Epstein Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $413,462 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,453 |
| Net Rental Income | $39,760 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,053,032 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $405,211 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $587 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,738 |
| Fees for services: Management | $10,717 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23,383 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,876 |
| Information technology | $42 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,689 |
| 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 | $75,425 |
| Insurance | $52,177 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $977,080 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $714,012 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $840 |
| 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 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $101,211 |
| Total assets | $2,324,608 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,811 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $27,259 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $178,200 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $216,270 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,108,338 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Eli Whitney Museum Inc has recieved totaling $9,777.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Walker Adams Charitable Trust Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
International Association Of New Haven Inc New Haven, CT PURPOSE: WORLD MAP PROJECT | $4,250 |
Ruth K And Ralph G Webber Family Foundation Inc Marion, MA PURPOSE: FUNDING | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27 |
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|---|---|---|
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The Studio Museum In Harlem New York, NY | $153,708,532 | $40,471,884 |
The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Inc South Norwalk, CT | $19,089,489 | $11,308,442 |
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