Vaughan Woods And Historic Homestead is located in Hallowell, ME. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Vaughan Woods And Historic Homestead employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vaughan Woods And Historic Homestead 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 12/2023, Vaughan Woods And Historic Homestead generated $315.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $499.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REAL ESTATE DEDICATED TO EDUCATIONAL AND HISTORICAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MAINTAIN THE VAUGHAN HOMESTEAD, ITS SURROUNDING GARDENS AND GROUNDS, AND ITS COLLECTION OF HISTORIC DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS AS RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR USE IN PUBLIC PROGRAM AND EVENTS. EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDES MOORE ICE COMPANY FIELD TRIPS TO CASCADE POND WITH HALL DALE 3RD GRADE SUMMER MUSEUM INTERNSHIP TO UTILIZE THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES OF THE HOMESTEAD PROVIDING COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH A HANDS-ON INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE IN A SMALL MUSEUM, ONGOING HISTORICAL EXHIBIT AT HUBBARD LIBRARY, HOST ART & YOGA RETREATS BY LOCAL ARTIST HELENE FARAR, SUMMER HOUSE TOURS, HOST GASLIGHT THEATER SUMMER PERFORMANCES, HOST HALLOWELL CITIZEN'S INITATIVES GARDEN TOURS, FALL GATHERING, SENIOR COLLEGE VISIT, HOST HALL-DALE DAY OF CARING 7TH GRADE SERVICE PROJECT, HOST ROW HOUSE FALL GALA, AND HOST PLACE JUSTICE ADVISORY GROUP RETREAT. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED UTILIZING THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS HALL-DALE 3RD GRADE AND 4TH GRADE CURRICULUM, PROMOTING COMMUNITY BY SHARING THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND GROUNDS FOR USE BY LOCAL SCHOOLS AND GROUPS, CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THEIR LOCAL NATURAL LANDSCAPE AND PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH FUN AND EDUCATIONAL OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING, ENGAGING THE PUBLIC IN DISCOURSE ABOUT HISTORY AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS THROUGH THE LENS OF THE VAUGHAN FAMILY AND THEIR SEVEN GENERATIONS OF RESIDENCY AT THE VAUGHAN HOMESTEAD, PROMOTE COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP BY HOSTING DAY LONG SERVICE EVENT ON THE TRAILS AND AROUND THE GROUNDS OF THE VAUGHAN HOMESTEAD, SHARE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF OUR COMMUNITY'S PAST THROUGH INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS DISPLAYED AT LOCAL LIBRARY. ESTIMATED 21,200 PEOPLE IN 2023 SERVED.
MAINTAIN VAUGHAN WOODS NATURE PRESERVE FOR PUBLIC USE BY PROVIDING ACCESS 365 DAYS PER YEAR TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRAIL WALKING, NATURE STUDY, PICNICKING, SNOW SHOEING AND CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING. IN ADDITION TO PUBLIC RECREATIONAL USE, TEACHERS AT THE ADJACENT SCHOOLS REPORT DAILY USE OF THE VAUGHAN WOODS' TRAILS FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BIOLOGY UNITS, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CLASSES, POETRY UNITS, ADVISORY WALKS, NATURE WRITING ACTIVITIES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES, SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS, CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM PRACTICE, AND CLASSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING AND PAINTING. VWHH OFFERS PROGRAMS IN VAUGHAN WOODS THAT INCLUDE HISTORICAL INTERPRETIVE WALKS, GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKES, AND OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL STUDENTS AND OUR LOCAL AFTER SCHOOL NATURE PLAY GROUP. ESTIMATED 40,000 PEOPLE SERVED ANNUALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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George L Gibson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David H Gibson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matthew Scease Secretary Thru 12/31/23 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Paisley Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Laura Rose Day Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Nona Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $52,049 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,050 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,049 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,662 |
Investment income | $97,160 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $800 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $162,035 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $315,706 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,500 |
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. | $61,747 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,699 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $189,720 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,995 |
Payroll taxes | $19,237 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,786 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,705 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,838 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,638 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,125 |
Office expenses | $8,825 |
Information technology | $2,489 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,841 |
Travel | $356 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,703 |
Insurance | $18,196 |
All other expenses | $1,099 |
Total functional expenses | $499,343 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,372 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $623,254 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,423,305 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $2,425,592 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,915 |
Total assets | $4,521,438 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,521,438 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,521,438 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vaughan Woods And Historic Homestead has awarded $2,170 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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DIANA GIBSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND PURPOSE: STIPENDS FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS | $570 |
HALLOWELL INITIATIVES INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF RELATED PURPOSES | $1,600 |