Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum
- Assets
- $5.9m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Branchport, NY
- Founding
- 11/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-0385022
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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $406.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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 MUSEUM COMPLETED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS FOR THE MUSEUM'S MAIN BUILDING/ EXHIBIT HALL. THE MUSEUM ALSO INCURRED COSTS FOR INTERIOR EXHIBIT DESIGN WORK DURING THE YEAR. THE COSTS INCLUDE THE DEPRECIATION OF THE MUSUEM'S ASSETS.
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A STRONG PRESENCE IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND RECEIVED SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT THROUGH VOLUNTEER TIME FROM AREA RESIDENTS AND THE TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM.THE MUSEUM STAFF OVERSEES THE PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE COSTS INCLUDED TO MAINTAIN PROGRAMS AND DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS INCLUDE THE IN-KIND TIME DONATION AND EXPENSE AS WELL AS STAFF PAYROLL.
THE ORGANIZATION INSTALLED DECKING SURROUNDING ITS CREEKSIDE CENTER - ITS KAYAK AND CANOE LIVERY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PURCHASED A FLEET OF YOUTH KAYAKS FOR ITS GUIDED PADDLING TOURS AND INSTRUCTION. THE ORGANIZATION'S 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 ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EVENING YOGA SERIES, MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PADDLING PROGRAMS (SUNSET PADDLES, PADDLING LESSONS, PADDLING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION CLASSES, YOUTH TRAINING CLASSES, PRIVATE PADDLES FOR FAMILIES OR SCHOOL GROUPS) AND COMMUNITY AND PRIVATE EVENTS ACCOMODATING ALL AGE GROUPS. OVER 500 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED 39 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT HAPPENED THROUGHOUT THE 2021 SEASON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Natalie Payne Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $72,000 |
William F Gaske Co-Chair & Secy | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Edward Premo Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Laurie Broccolo Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Martha Swift V.chair & Treas | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
John Halstead Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,092 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,902,912 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $395,753 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,922,004 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,097 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $3,948,836 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $72,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $76,095 |
| 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 | $4,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $250 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,423 |
| Office expenses | $11,302 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,868 |
| Travel | $67 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,351 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $80,540 |
| Insurance | $8,052 |
| All other expenses | $10,113 |
| Total functional expenses | $406,259 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,706,055 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,563 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,741,378 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $3,493 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,416,686 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,918,175 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,478 |
| 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 | $29,597 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $57,075 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,838,024 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,076 |
| 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 | $5,918,175 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum has recieved totaling $292,450.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $256,350 |
Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,500 |
Yates County Chamber Of Commerce Inc Penn Yan, NY PURPOSE: Promote Finger Lakes Tourism | $10,000 |
Corning Incorporated Foundation Corning, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, PA | $541,460,866 | $82,217,609 |
Peabody Essex Museum Inc Salem, MA | $834,878,169 | $57,993,478 |
The Corning Museum Of Glass Corning, NY | $73,662,076 | $31,481,253 |
Intrepid Museum Foundation Inc New York, NY | $107,274,514 | $23,304,017 |
Jewish Museum New York, NY | $170,221,432 | $22,874,963 |
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc Mystic, CT | $122,267,932 | $26,794,983 |
The Paley Center For Media New York, NY | $149,800,581 | $16,736,827 |
Stone Barns Restoration Corp Pocantico Hills, NY | $107,933,883 | $7,964,721 |
Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum Rochester, NY | $223,670,725 | $24,556,351 |
Newark Museum Association Newark, NJ | $64,370,892 | $11,736,749 |
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum Of Art Chadds Ford, PA | $159,611,083 | $25,949,606 |
The Studio Museum In Harlem New York, NY | $153,708,532 | $40,471,884 |