Friends Of Auburn Heights Inc is located in Yorklyn, DE. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of Auburn Heights Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Auburn Heights Inc 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, Friends Of Auburn Heights Inc generated $705.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $449.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS OF AUBURN HEIGHTS INC. IS TO CONNECT GENERATIONS TO FOSTER EXCITEMENT FOR AUBURN VALLEY STATE PARK, STEAM TECHNOLOGY AND AMERICAN LIFE AT THE DAWN OF THE AUTOMOTIVE AGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION: A CENTRAL COMPONENT OF THE FRIENDS OF AUBURN HEIGHTS'S MISSION IS THE CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE AND RESPONSIBLE OPERATION OF ITS COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILES AND LOCOMOTIVES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL STANLEY STEAM CARS. THE TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS IN CRITICAL MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION TASKS REMAINS A CORE FOCUS.
EDUCATION & PUBLIC OUTREACH: FAH PROVIDES ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SHARE WITH A BROAD PUBLIC AUDIENCE THE HISTORY AND IMPACT OF STEAM TECHNOLOGY, THE EVOLUTION OF THE AUTOMOBILE (INCLUDING THE HISTORY OF THE STANLEY MOTOR CARRIAGE CO.), AND THE INFLUENCE OF THE MARSHALL FAMILY ON DELAWARE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS 13-15 PUBLIC EVENTS FROM APRIL THROUGH NOVEMBER; HOSTS PRIVATE TOURS, SUMMER CAMPS & FIELD TRIPS; CONDUCTS OUTREACH PROGRAMS ACROSS THE REGION; AND MAINTAINS REGULAR OPEN MUSEUM HOURS ON THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS (EXCEPT MAJOR HOLIDAYS), 1-4 PM.
PUBLICATIONS: FAH PRODUCES FOUR EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS DESIGNED TO FOSTER A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF STEAM TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMOTIVE/RAILROAD HISTORY, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE IMPACT OF YORKLYN ON DELAWARE'S INDUSTRIAL GROWTH: (1) SEASONAL PRINT AUBURN HEIGHTS HERALD, WITH ARTICLES THAT SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S INTERPRETIVE FOCUS AND PROVIDE UPDATES ON EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS;(2) MONTHLY E-NEWS, WHICH OFFERS A BRIEF STORY BY FOUNDER THOMAS C. MARSHALL JR. AS WELL AS UPDATES ON RESTORATION/MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES; (3)AN INFORMATIVE CATALOG ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUBURN HEIGHTS INVITATIONAL; (4)VOLUNTEER E-NEWSLETTER AND MONTHLY WEB BLASTS TO KEEP THE VOLUNTEER TEAM AND PUBLIC INFORMED OF KEY ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Koury President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
J Stephen Bryce Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael D Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
James Faulstich Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kathy Beck Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Charmayne Busker Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $25,248 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $545,661 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $570,909 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $61,408 |
Investment income | $50,428 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,634 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $705,629 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $100,768 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,169 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $54,873 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $27,211 |
Payroll taxes | $11,863 |
Fees for services: Management | $157,401 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,779 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,776 |
Office expenses | $32,460 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,718 |
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 | $3,500 |
Insurance | $16,371 |
All other expenses | $19,220 |
Total functional expenses | $449,940 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $216,872 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $451,929 |
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 | $379,100 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,916,674 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $130,000 |
Other assets | $56,712 |
Total assets | $3,151,287 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,700 |
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 | $26,700 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,061,003 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,063,584 |
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 | $3,151,287 |