Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Natalie Payne
Executive Dir.
$75,000
William F Gaske
Chair & Secy
$0
Patricia Redding
Trustee
$0
Laurie Broccolo
Vice Chair
$0
Tim Sellers
Trustee
$0
Martha Swift
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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