Natural History Museum Of The Adirondacks
- Assets
- $35.8m
- Revenue
- $7.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 83
- Location
- Tupper Lake, NY
- Founding
- 06/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 14-1811534
Organization Overview
Natural History Museum Of The Adirondacks, operating under the name The Wild Center, is located in Tupper Lake, NY. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wild Center employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Center 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, Wild Center generated $7.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) 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
TO EDUCATE, INTRIGUE, AND INSPIRE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE ADIRONDACKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION, EXHIBITION AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephanie Ratcliffe Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $193,018 |
Hillarie Logan-Dechene Deputy Director | 40 | $140,280 | |
Robert Kronenberger Director Of Finance & Admi | 40 | $129,264 | |
Joseph G Beck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jack Ryder Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Linda Rosenstock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Schireson Associates Marketing Consultant | 12/30/15 | $180,000 |
Fish Partners Marketing Consultant | 12/30/15 | $212,818 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $275,894 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,807,368 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,092,973 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,039,908 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,176,235 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,215,183 |
| Investment income | $163,951 |
| 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 | $304,072 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,881,578 |
| 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 | $30,826 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $180,250 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $180,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,994,854 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,979 |
| Other employee benefits | $315,994 |
| Payroll taxes | $177,834 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $517 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $231,197 |
| Advertising and promotion | $246,847 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $337,230 |
| Travel | $40,932 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $70,406 |
| Interest | $24,022 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,371,167 |
| Insurance | $65,482 |
| All other expenses | $5,497 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,458,804 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,113 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,181,250 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $370,323 |
| 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 | $108,139 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $121,674 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,232,416 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,632,958 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $144,823 |
| Total assets | $35,795,696 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $273,124 |
| 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 | $500,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $773,124 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,702,631 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,319,941 |
| 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 | $35,795,696 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Natural History Museum Of The Adirondacks has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,809,132 |
| Earnings | $1,221,087 |
| Net Contributions | $1,666,237 |
| Other Expense | $212,800 |
| Ending Balance | $9,483,656 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rochester Museum And Science Center Rochester, NY | $32,141,900 | $9,942,117 |
Natural History Museum Of The Adirondacks Tupper Lake, NY | $35,795,696 | $7,881,578 |
Buffalo Society Of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | $29,536,038 | $5,760,811 |
Worcester Natural History Society Worcester, MA | $24,778,012 | $5,171,795 |
Childrens Museum Inc West Hartford, CT | $3,378,947 | $2,561,597 |
Delaware And Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc Easton, PA | $5,340,261 | $2,619,266 |
Bronx Childrens Museum Bronx, NY | $3,102,925 | $1,502,216 |
Institute For Aegean Prehistory Study Center For East Crete New York, NY | $707,056 | $1,375,391 |
Steam Into History Inc New Freedom, PA | $6,099,078 | $1,816,978 |
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Cornwall, NY | $1,547,049 | $1,233,935 |
North Museum Corporation Lancaster, PA | $3,613,910 | $737,297 |
Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History Inc Brewster, MA | $5,380,254 | $1,073,012 |