Florence Griswold Museum Inc is located in Old Lyme, CT. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Florence Griswold Museum Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florence Griswold 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 12/2021, Florence Griswold Museum Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF CONNECTICUT'S CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN ART AND HISTORY THROUGH PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISITOR SERVICES- OPERATION OF THE FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM, AN ACCREDITED MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART & HISTORY, WITH A YEAR ROUND SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT WERE BENEFITED DURING THE YEAR TOTALED 23,431.
COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS- CURATORIAL CARE, CONSERVATION, ACQUISITION, AND PRESENTATION OF THE MUSEUM'S ART AND HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS- ART AND HISTORY PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT WERE BENEFITED DURING THE YEAR TOTALED 12,427.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rebekah Beaulieu Director | Officer | 40 | $160,930 |
Matt Strekel Director Of Development | 40 | $108,807 | |
David Rau Director Of Education & Outreach | 40 | $107,801 | |
Wilfred Cote Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $93,445 |
Deborah Moore Board President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lee Pritchard First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $272,516 |
Fundraising events | $12,212 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $442,238 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,038,247 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $47,555 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,765,213 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $279,688 |
Investment income | $417,991 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $154,195 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $133,623 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $124,351 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,875,061 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $282,742 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $210,790 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,025,568 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,413 |
Other employee benefits | $100,914 |
Payroll taxes | $103,808 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,837 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,794 |
Fees for services: Other | $96,732 |
Advertising and promotion | $46,936 |
Office expenses | $57,709 |
Information technology | $97,999 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $115,565 |
Travel | $45,515 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $100 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $481,714 |
Insurance | $64,191 |
All other expenses | $62,431 |
Total functional expenses | $3,334,844 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $296,324 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $661,891 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $136,981 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $119,255 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,930,155 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $24,003,251 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $159,921 |
Total assets | $32,307,778 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,569 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $170,887 |
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 | $85,804 |
Total liabilities | $308,260 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,739,955 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,259,563 |
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 | $32,307,778 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Florence Griswold Museum Inc has recieved totaling $11,700.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Roger J & Madeline Traynor Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
Niblack Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $5,000 |
Karen Katen Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTEDGRANT | $1,500 |
Konstantin Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $200 |
Beg. Balance | $21,456,145 |
Earnings | $3,261,965 |
Admin Expense | $20,790 |
Other Expense | $626,026 |
Ending Balance | $24,071,294 |
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