Dorothy Molter Memorial Foundation
- Assets
- $153.5k
- Revenue
- $117.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Ely, MN
- Founding
- 05/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 41-1698884
Organization Overview
Dorothy Molter Memorial Foundation is located in Ely, MN. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Dorothy Molter Memorial Foundation employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dorothy Molter Memorial Foundation 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, Dorothy Molter Memorial Foundation generated $117.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $131.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DOROTHY MOLTER MUSEUM PRESERVES AND INTERPRETS NORTHWOODS WILDERNESS HERITAVE THROUGH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INSPIRED BY DOROTHY MOLTER, THE LAST NON-INDIGENOUS RESIDENT OF THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS (BWCAW)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC MUSEUM VISITATION THE DOROTHY MOLTER MUSEUM PROVIDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO 5,883 VISITORS IN 2022 (75% ADULT, 25% YOUTH UNDER 18) VIA AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE TOURING AND EXPLORING CURATED EXHIBITS IN THREE, HISTORIC LOG CABINS THAT BELONGED TO DOROTHY MOLTER AN HISTORICAL ICON OF THE ELY AREA AND NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA REGION. MUSEUM GUIDES PROVIDE PROGRAMMING THAT EMPHASIZES THE UNIQUENESS OF DOROTHYS LIFE: HOW SHE FORGED HER OWN PATH AND CHOSE TO MAKE A LIFE IN THE NORTHWOODS OF MN REGARDLESS OF SOCIETYS GENDER ROLE EXPECTATIONS, THE CHALLENGES SHE FACED YET PERSEVERED THROUGH AS THE 1964 WILDERNESS ACT CHANGED HER WAY OF LIFE, AND HOW SHE LIVED A QUALITY LIFE WITH INTEGRITY AND GENEROSITY.
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO REACH A DIVERSE RANGE OF AUDIENCES, THE DOROTHY MOLTER MUSEUM OFFERS BOTH FEE-BASED AND NO-COST EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, AS WELL AS ACCOMMODATIONS. FEE-BASED EVENTS INCLUDE A SLATE OF ANNUAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING A FEBRUARY MUSEUM DINNER, A FULLY-OUTFITTED DOGSLED TO DOROTHYS ADVENTURE TRIP TO KNIFE LAKE IN MARCH, AND A FULLY-OUTFITTED WOMENS CANOE TRIP TO KNIFE LAKE IN JUNE. NO-COST EDUCATIONAL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDE MONTHLY MUSEUM OPEN HOUSES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST, AND SPONSORING THE CHILDRENS MARATHON VIA IN-KIND SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING TO PARTICIPATING STUDENT CLASSROOMS. THE MUSEUM ALSO OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION TO STAFF AT SEVERAL LOCAL EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE GIRL AND BOY SCOUT BASES AND THE OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL WHERE COUNCILORS WILL BE SHARING BOUNDARY WATERS HISTORY INFORMATION TO PARTICIPANTS.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH IN 2022, THE DOROTHY MOLTER MUSEUM REACHED 145 STUDENTS K-12 AT NORTHEAST RANGE SCHOOL, ELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CHERRY HIGH SCHOOL VIA NO-COST, IN-PERSON CLASSROOM PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, FOUR, NO-COST ADULT PROGRAMS REACHED 82 INDIVIDUALS VIA THREE VIRTUAL (ZOOM) AND ONE OFF-SITE, IN-PERSON PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDED THEMES ON DOROTHY AS A YOUNG WOMAN IN A CHANGING WORLD, THE LIFE OF DOROTHY MOLTER, DOROTHY AND THE CREATION OF THE BOUNDARY WATERS, AND DOROTHY AS THE ROOT BEER LADY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jess Edberg Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $40,565 |
Gertrude Staubitz Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Pam Mekan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bobbi Zenner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Wiedman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Gorrilla Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $21,814 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,814 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,549 |
| Investment income | $414 |
| 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 | $82,290 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $117,301 |
| 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. | $40,565 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,141 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $36,532 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,917 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,621 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,604 |
| Office expenses | $3,828 |
| Information technology | $6,931 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,778 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $195 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $159 |
| Insurance | $2,342 |
| All other expenses | $204 |
| Total functional expenses | $131,699 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,545 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,747 |
| 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 | $17,340 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,917 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $153,549 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,360 |
| 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 | $2,901 |
| Total liabilities | $7,261 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $146,288 |
| 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 | $153,549 |