Save Ellis Island Inc is located in Branchville, NJ. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Save Ellis Island Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save Ellis Island 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 12/2023, Save Ellis Island Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
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SAVE ELLIS ISLAND IS A NON-PROFIT FORMED BY THE GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY TO PARTNER WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AT THE STATUE OF LIBERTY NATIONAL MONUMENT AND ELLIS ISLAND, FOR THE RESTORATION, REHABILITATION, AND PRESERVATION OF THE UNRESTORED PUBLIC HEALTH HOSPITAL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ELLIS ISLAND. AFTER BEING CLOSED FOR OVER 60 YEARS, SAVE ELLIS ISLAND OPENED SELECT BUILDINGS OF THE UNRESTORED HOSPITAL IN 2014 FOR TOURS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO REUSE THE BUILDINGS FOR A NEW AND EXCITING PURPOSE. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES THE WORK TO REHABILITATE, RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE HOSPITAL BUILDINGS FOR THIS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. WITH OUR PARTNERS AT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, SAVE ELLIS ISLAND ENSURES OUR NATIONAL STORY CONTINUES TO BE TOLD. THE BUILDINGS HOLD COUNTLESS LESSONS TO BE LEARNED FROM OUR SHARED HISTORY OF IMMIGRATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND WILL HELP TO PAVE A FUTURE TOWARD COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR EACH OTHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL IS A 29 BUILDING, 750 BED HOSPITAL SITUATED ON THE LARGEST OPEN SPACE ON THE ISLAND. SAVE ELLIS ISLAND CURRENTLY LEASES THE HISTORIC HOSPITAL LAUNDRY BUILDING FROM THE NPS AND SUBLEASES IT TO THE FERRY CONCESSION FOR OFFICE SPACE. THE RENT FROM THIS SUBLEASE HELPS TO PAY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THE EXPENSE REPRESENTS UNPLANNED MAINTENANCE OF THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASE HOSPITAL TO UPGRADE THE AREA FOR VISITOR SAFETY. SAVE ELLIS ISLAND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MAINTENANCE OF THE SOUTHSIDE THAT INCLUDES BOTH BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE.
SAVE ELLIS ISLAND DEVELOPS AND ADMINISTERS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS ON THE THEMES OF ELLIS ISLAND DESIGNED TO DEEPEN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EXPAND THE CULTURAL OFFERINGS ON THE ISLAND. THESE PROGRAMS REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORMING ELLIS ISAND INTO A HUB OF INTELLECTUAL EXCHANGE, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, AND HISTORICAL EDUCATION. OUR PREMIER PROGRAM: THE HARD HAT TOUR, A 90-MINUTE EDUCATOR LED, DESTINATION TOUR HAS PROVIDED VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF IMMIGRATION THROUGH ELLIS ISLAND. PROGRAMS IN HISTORY, SCIENCE, ART, AND PRESERVATION HAVE BROUGHT SCHOOLS INCUDING COLLEGES TO ELLIS ISLAND TO LEARN ABOUT THE MANY STORIES OF THE SOUTH SIDE HOSPITAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Catherine Burke Board Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janis Calella President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $234,826 |
Robert Currie Treasurer And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peg Breen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard W Southwick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Izidore Godinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $311,184 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $42,116 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $311,184 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,027,931 |
Investment income | $23,947 |
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 | $1,363,062 |
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. | $234,826 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,224 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $408,273 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $63,014 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $48,925 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $39,658 |
Advertising and promotion | $27,549 |
Office expenses | $62,335 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,847 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,700 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,631 |
Insurance | $45,217 |
All other expenses | $29,254 |
Total functional expenses | $1,495,910 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $527 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $851,874 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $49,874 |
Accounts receivable, net | $95,592 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $6,982 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,262 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,799 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $24,525 |
Total assets | $1,040,435 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,041 |
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 | $37,176 |
Total liabilities | $60,217 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $924,018 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $56,200 |
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 | $1,040,435 |