Vaughan Woods And Historic Homestead

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
George L Gibson
President
$0
David H Gibson
Treasurer
$0
Matthew Scease
Secretary Thru 12/31/23
$0
Jennifer Paisley
Board Member
$0
Laura Rose Day
Board Member
$0
Nona Thompson
Board Member
$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$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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Vaughan Woods And Historic Homestead has awarded $2,170 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DIANA GIBSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

PURPOSE: STIPENDS FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS

$570

HALLOWELL INITIATIVES INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF RELATED PURPOSES

$1,600
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