Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum is located in Branchport, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History 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 12/2022, Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum generated $612.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $509.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.6% 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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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION AND CELEBRATE THE CULTURES AND ECOLOGY OF THE VAST FINGER LAKES REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FINGER LAKES MUSEUM INCURRED THE FOLLOWING COSTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH CONSULTANTS AND WORK PERTAINING TO ITS MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT: 1) ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. 2) EXHIBIT/EXPERIENCE CONSULTANTS CONCEPTUAL AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT WORK SURROUNDING INTERIOR EXHIBITS/EXPERIENCES. MULTIPLE SITE VISITS AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS WERE PERFORMED/LED BY THESE CONSULTANTS. 3) LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CONSULTANT CONCEPT AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THE START OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE MAIN BUILDING PLAZA DESIGN. 4) SITE CIVIL ARCHITECTURE CONSULTANT OVERALL SITE PLANNING AND OVERSAW THE PREPARATION, PRESENTATION, AND APPROVALS WITH ALL NECESSARY TOWN AND COUNTY GROUPS. ALL NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND DRAWINGS WERE PREPARED FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS BITE ONE OF THE CAPITAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION. 5) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SECURED AND OVERSAW THE WORK OF THE CONSTRUCTION TEAMS WHO BEGAN WORK ON THE MUSEUMS BITE ONE.
) THE FINGER LAKES MUSEUM MAINTAINS A STRONG PRESENCE IN ITS IMMEDIATE AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FROM VOLUNTEERS AND BUSINESSES FROM THE AREA. THE MUSEUM STAFF AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OVERSEE THE PROGRAMMING/EXPERIENCES AND OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE EXPENSES INCURRED TO MAINTAIN PROGRAMS/EXPERIENCES AND ITS DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS INCLUDE IN-KIND TIME/SERVICES AND MATERIAL DONATIONS ALONG WITH STAFF WAGE EXPENSES.
) THE MUSEUM COMPLETED A NEW OUTDOOR CHILDRENS NATURAL PLAYSCAPE LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXISTING CREEKSIDE CENTER BUILDING. THIS PLAYSCAPE IS AN ADDITIONAL ASSET TO THE MUSEUMS GROWING LIST OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED AT ITS 30-ACRE CAMPUS. THE ORGANIZATIONS CREEKSIDE CENTER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL MONTHS FOR A MULTITUDE OF SCHEDULED PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY. ITS 16-ACRE WETLAND WILDLIFE PRESERVE IS ALSO OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND GUIDED WALKS 365 DAYS A YEAR. THE MUSEUMS PROGRAMS/EXPERIENCES INCLUDE: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PADDLING PROGRAMS (SUNSET PADDLES, PADDLING LESSONS, PADDLING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION CLASSES, YOUTH TRAINING CLASSES, PRIVATE PADDLES FOR FAMILIES OR SCHOOL GROUPS), SCHOOL GROUP EXCURSIONS, FITNESS CLASSES, MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, AND COMMUNITY AND PRIVATE EVENTS ACCOMMODATING ALL AGE GROUPS. OVER 600 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED 40+ PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT HAPPENED THROUGHOUT THE 2022 SEASON. THE MUSEUM ALSO BEGAN WORK ON THE FIRST PIECE OF ITS LARGE CAPITAL PROJECT TITLED BITE ONE. BITE ONE CONSISTED OF: INSTALLING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A NEW OPERATIONS BUILDING AND THE FUTURE MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING, SITE WORK FOR NEW OPERATIONS BUILDING AND CREEKSIDE CENTER COMFORT STATION, FOUNDATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION OF OPERATIONS BUILDING AND CREEKSIDE CENTER COMFORT STATION. A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BITE ONE WAS ACHIEVED IN 2022 AND TO BE FULLY COMPLETED IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Natalie Payne Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,000 |
William F Gaske Chair & Secy | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Patricia Redding Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Laurie Broccolo Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Tim Sellers Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Martha Swift Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $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 | $524,838 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $78,669 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $524,838 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,222 |
Investment income | $1,365 |
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 | $611,982 |
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. | $75,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,750 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $138,639 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $44,132 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,528 |
Office expenses | $6,774 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,156 |
Travel | $1,675 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,782 |
Interest | $659 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $81,289 |
Insurance | $8,020 |
All other expenses | $8,111 |
Total functional expenses | $508,972 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $790,849 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $73,486 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,289,358 |
Accounts receivable, net | $34,223 |
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 | $4,394 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,795,854 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $6,490 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,994,654 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,751 |
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 | $7,870 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $36,621 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,925,722 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,311 |
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 | $5,994,654 |