Herreshoff Marine Museum

Organization Overview

Herreshoff Marine Museum, operating under the name Americas Cup Hall of Fame, is located in Bristol, RI. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2021, Americas Cup Hall of Fame employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Americas Cup Hall of Fame 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, Americas Cup Hall of Fame generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

INTERPRET THE HISTORY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE HERRESHOFF MANUFACTURING CO. & AMERICA'S CUP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WATERFRONT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: INCLUDES THE SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM, LECTURES, THE WORKSHOP PROGRAM IN CLASSIC BOAT MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. THE WORKSHOP PROGRAM IN CLASSIC BOAT MAINTENANCE PROVIDES A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN HELPING TO CARE FOR THE MUSEUM'S ACTIVE-USE COLLECTION OF WATERCRAFT. THE SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM'S PRIMARY GOALS ARE TO TEACH SAILING SKILLS AND WATER AWARENESS, TO INSTILL A LOVE OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND TO CREATE LIFELONG SAILORS.


MUSEUM ACTIVITIES AND ADMISSIONS: THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM AND AMERICA'S CUP HALL OF FAME ARE DEDICATED TO THE INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF THE HISTORY AND INNOVATIVE WORK OF THE HERRESHOFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND THE AMERICA'S CUP COMPETITION. VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE WORLD'S LARGEST COLLECTION OF ANY ONE NAVAL ARCHITECT'S LIFE WORK. THE GENIUS OF THE HERRESHOFF BROTHERS IS UNSURPASSED IN ITS COMINBATION OF BUSINESS ACUMEN AND INNOVATION.


PROGRAM EVENTS: THE MUSEUM'S MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES BRINGS THE KNOWLEDGE OF ESTABLISHED AUTHORS, SAILORS, AND EXPERTS DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC. TOPICS COVER HISTORIC MARITIME EVENTS, CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITS AND SAILING PROGRAMS, AND ONGOING RESTORATION PROJECTS AND REPLICA BUILDS. PROGRAM EVENTS ALSO INCLUDE THE HERRESHOFF CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA WHICH BRINGS CLASSIC YACHT ENTHUSIASTS TO THE MUSEUM ON NARRAGANSETT BAY FOR AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE HERRESHOFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY HERITAGE.


EXPENSES FOR OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE MUSEUM STORE PAYROLL AND FIXTURES, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF MULTIPLE HISTORIC BUILDINGS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S CAMPUS, AND SPECIALTY PROJECTS FOR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. THE BALANCE OF PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE IS FROM COMMERCIAL SPONSORS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
William H Lynn
President And Executive Di
$149,765
David Ford
Chairman Emeritus
$0
Andrew T Tyska
Vice Chair
$0
Robert D Yaro
Chairman
$0
Steve Kloeblen
Treasurer
$0
Elisabeth Lavers
Ex Officio, Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$110,725
Fundraising events$66,135
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$800,940
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $22,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$977,800
Total Program Service Revenue$420,912
Investment income $11,667
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $18,086
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,328
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$22,520
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $23,018
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,431,291

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Herreshoff Marine Museum has recieved totaling $138,653.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Champlin Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: ELEVATOR

$42,525
Helen And Ritter Shumway Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$15,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$13,800
The Rhode Island Community Foundation

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING; PROGRAM SUPPORT

$12,033
Jewish Communal Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11,000
Community Foundation Of New Jersey

Morristown, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$273,850
Earnings$56,363
Admin Expense$2,496
Other Expense$11,233
Ending Balance$316,484

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