Lawson Boating Heritage Center On Chautauqua Lake
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $160.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bemus Point, NY
- Founding
- 03/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-3571294
Organization Overview
Lawson Boating Heritage Center On Chautauqua Lake is located in Bemus Point, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawson Boating Heritage Center On Chautauqua Lake 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, Lawson Boating Heritage Center On Chautauqua Lake generated $160.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $106.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% 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
PRESERVE THE BOATING HERITAGE OF CHAUTAUQUA LAKE THROUGH HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, TEACHING SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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- EXHIBIT HISTORIC BOATS, ARTIFACTS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL THAT RELATE TO CHAUTAUQUA LAKE'S RICH BOATING HISTORY.- EXHIBIT THE LAWSON FAMILY COLLECTION OF HISTORIC BOATING ARTIFACTS, WOOD-WORKING TOOLS, BOAT BUILDING TOOLS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY.- PROVIDE A VENUE FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITY AND EVENT FORUMS.- PROVIDE A MARINA LEARNING EXPERIENCE.- CREATE A NAUTICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY FOR USE BY THE MEMBERSHIP AND GUESTS.ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021:DUE TO THE PANDEMIC OUR NORMAL HOURS (LISTED BELOW) WERE RESTRICTED TO 1-5PM ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY DURING THE SUMMER.MUSEUM HOURS MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS: SATURDAY 10AM-5PM AND SUNDAY 1PM-5PM, ADDITIONALLY DURING JULY AND AUGUST WEDNESDAY 1PM-5PM AND AT OTHER TIMES PER REQUEST.-CURRENT AVERAGE MEMBERSHIP: 275. CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, PARTNER, CORPORATE, FRIEND OF THE LAWSON CENTER. CONTINUE MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.-WITH THE HELP OF A GRANT FROM THE CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WE WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE 2 ELECTRONIC KIOSKS AS WELL AS TABLET COMPUTERS TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF OUR VISITORS.
CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, FORUMS, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS CENTERED ON THE HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF THE LAWSON CENTER, MARITIME HISTORY OF CHAUTAUQUA LAKE, THE HISTORY OF WOOD BOAT BUILDING, AND THE LESSONS OF BOATING.ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021:OUR NORMAL SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, FORUMS, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS WERE PARTIALLY DISRUPTED BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC. SCHOOL TOURS WERE CANCELED. HOWEVER, OUR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES WAS HELD AND WHILE SPACING REQUIREMENTS LIMITED OUR CAPACITY, WE WERE STILL ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE FOR A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF GUESTS. OUR ABILITY TO HOST NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AT OUR FACILITY WAS SOMEWHAT LIMITED BUT NOT NEARLY AS MUCH AS IN THE PRIOR YEAR. WE WERE ABLE TO RECEIVE 1,502 MUSEUM VISITORS, 254 FOR ADULT EDUCATION SEMINARS AND 1,460 ATTENDED PRIVATE EVENTS AT OUR VENUE.
PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF CLASSIC BOATS THAT IN PAST YEARS GRACED OUR LAKE.ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021:WE COMPLETED THE RESTORATION OF A 25' "WAR CANOE" THAT WAS DAMANGED BY A STORM SOME YEARS AGO. THIS CANOE PREVIOUSLY SERVED AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AT CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION AND INTRODUCED MANY YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE JOY OF BOATING AND THE POWER OF TEAMWORK. RESTORATION WORK WAS ALSO PERFORMED ON A 1938 CENTURY, AN EXAMPLE OF THE HISTORIC BOATS THAT GRACED OUR AREA OVER THE YEARS AS WELL AS THE CRAFTSMANSHIP WE ARE PRESERVING. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE HARD WORK OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard C Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
George Kerr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
R Craig Butler President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Deborah Wehrfritz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rae Lynn Deangelo Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
David Lawson Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $38,880 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $121,635 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $160,515 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $26 |
| 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 | $160,541 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| 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 | $1,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,034 |
| Office expenses | $1,169 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $24,241 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,092 |
| Insurance | $8,148 |
| All other expenses | $7,506 |
| Total functional expenses | $106,856 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $184,873 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,520 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $2,273 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $948,460 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,152,126 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,400 |
| 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 | $485,743 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $487,143 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $664,983 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,152,126 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lawson Boating Heritage Center On Chautauqua Lake has recieved totaling $12,281.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc Jamestown, NY PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,211 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg, PA | $96,770,268 | $15,954,577 |
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA | $153,929,623 | $18,487,505 |
Society For The Preservation Of New England Antiquities Inc Boston, MA | $149,018,347 | $24,101,977 |
Museum Of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial To The Holocaust New York, NY | $55,434,280 | $9,656,219 |
Museum Of The American Revolution Philadelphia, PA | $136,106,228 | $14,346,373 |
National Baseball Hall Of Fame And Museum Inc Cooperstown, NY | $59,891,798 | $13,912,990 |
Museum Of The City Of New York New York, NY | $66,852,822 | $13,898,529 |
Old Sturbridge Inc Sturbridge, MA | $21,603,377 | $13,063,304 |
Plimoth Patuxet Museums Inc Plymouth, MA | $39,663,068 | $8,933,676 |
Lower East Side Tenement Museum New York, NY | $36,923,048 | $8,687,426 |
Historic Deerfield Inc Deerfield, MA | $76,973,698 | $8,334,092 |
Heritage Plantation Of Sandwich Inc Sandwich, MA | $34,658,032 | $6,604,835 |