The Waterfront Museum is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2006. 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 12/2023, Waterfront Museum employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waterfront 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 12/2023, Waterfront Museum generated $176.7k 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 (9.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $187.6k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ARTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WATERFRONT ACCESS AND PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHOWBOAT PERFORMANCES: DIVERSE ENTERTAINMENT GENRES OFTEN INCLUDE MUSIC, DANCE, FILM, CIRCUS, AND PUPPETRY. ART DISPLAYED ON THE WALLS ENHANCE THE COASTAL AMBIANCE. OUR FOCUS IS TO COLLABORATE WITH NY-BASED AND LOCAL ARTS GROUPS TO HELP ANCHOR RED HOOK AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION. ADMISSION COSTS VARY FROM FREE TO $35. MOST PROGRAMS FEATURE A MARITIME THEME AND ARE INTENDED FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES.
MARITIME EDUCATION INITIATIVE: THE WATERFRONT MUSEUM PROVIDES FREE AND LOW-COST MARITIME EDUCATION PROGRAMS YEAR-ROUND IN AN INSPIRING AND DISTINCTIVE SETTING. THESE INCLUDE FREE MUSEUM TOURS TWICE WEEKLY; SCHOOL, CAMP, SENIOR AND TOURIST GROUP VISITS BOOKED IN ADVANCE; AND RESEARCH ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, JOURNALISTS, AND HISTORIANS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Sharps President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $90,940 |
Annik La Farge Board Chair/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Niel Isbrandtsen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jayne K Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Chace Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Howard Weber Esquire Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $68,960 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,377 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $775 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $119,337 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $50,013 |
Investment income | $7,305 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $176,745 |
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. | $35,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,872 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,714 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,548 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,178 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,641 |
Travel | $111 |
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 | $39,468 |
Insurance | $7,799 |
All other expenses | $4,162 |
Total functional expenses | $187,644 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,665 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,826 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $640 |
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 | $853 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $71,608 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $267,686 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $154,477 |
Total assets | $633,755 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,361 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $218,977 |
Total liabilities | $224,338 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $409,417 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $633,755 |