Washburn Norlands Foundation Inc, operating under the name Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, is located in Livermore, ME. The organization was established in 1973. 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 12/2022, Washburn-Norlands Living History Center employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washburn-Norlands Living History 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 12/2022, Washburn-Norlands Living History Center generated $295.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $321.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE HERITAGE AND TRADITIONS OF RURAL LIFE IN MAINE'S PAST, TO CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF LIVERMORES WASHBURN FAMILY, AND TO USE LIVING HISTORY METHODS TO MAKE VALUES, ACTIVITIES, AND ISSUES OF THE PAST RELEVANT TO PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: THE WASHBURN NORLANDS LIVING HISTORY CENTER (WNLHC) PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR A VARIETY OF YOUTH GROUPS. THESE GROUPS INCLUDED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, HOMESCHOOL CO-OPS, GIRLS SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS. CHILDREN OF ALL AGES CAME ON SITE AND LEARNED ABOUT WHAT 19TH CENTURY LIFE WAS LIKE IN RURAL MAINE. INTERPRETERS LED PROGRAMS USING FIRST-PERSON ROLE PLAY AS THE TEACHING METHOD. THERE WERE 606 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS. IN ADDITION, THE NORLANDS SHARED ITS WEALTH OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES WITH THOSE DOING ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON LOCAL HISTORY OF THE PERIOD. WORKSHOPS FOCUSING ON SKILLS AND ART FORMS WERE CONDUCTED AND PARTICIPANTS LEARNED FARM PRACTICES PREVALENT DURING THE 19TH CENTURY.
HERITAGE TOURISM:THE WASHBURN NORLANDS LIVING HISTORY CENTER (WNLHC) CONDUCTED SITE TOURS AND OPEN LIVING HISTORY DAYS EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE PUBLIC. ON OPEN TOUR DAYS, VISITORS ENJOYED A WALK AMONG THE BUILDINGS WHERE THEY LEARNED ABOUT THE REMARKABLE WASHBURN FAMILY AND EXPERIENCED WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE ON A 19TH CENTURY FARM. SITE TOURS WERE BOOKED IN ADVANCE BY APPOINTMENT AND GUIDED BY TRAINED INTERPRETERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lisa Macdonald Cooper Executive Director | 40 | $52,885 | |
Renee Bonin President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Thomas Mullin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Castonguay Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
J Tayloe Washburn Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Chandler Buie Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $632 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $158,250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $52,822 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $158,882 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $20,938 |
Investment income | $8,645 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,247 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,753 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $295,342 |
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. | $52,885 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,904 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $84,545 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,513 |
Fees for services: Management | $314 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,023 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,012 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,710 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,656 |
Office expenses | $4,797 |
Information technology | $67 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,012 |
Travel | $1,404 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $284 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,899 |
Insurance | $8,740 |
All other expenses | $4,231 |
Total functional expenses | $320,956 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,506 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $294,273 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $60,525 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $191,898 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,152 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,960 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,433,931 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $340,992 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,381,237 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,640 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $6,640 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,945,735 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $428,862 |
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 | $3,381,237 |