Nauticus is located in Norfolk, VA. The organization was established in 1989. 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 06/2021, Nauticus employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nauticus 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 06/2021, Nauticus generated $4.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 6 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
TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE PEOPLE WITH ENGAGING AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES THAT CELEBRATE OUR CONNECTIONS WITH TODAY'S MARITIME WORLD. THE NAUTICUS IS A CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM THAT USES THE NATURAL SETTING OF NORFOLK'S HARBOR TO SHOWCASE GLOBAL MARITIME COMMERCE AND THE WORLD'S LARGEST NAVY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NAUTICUS IS A MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTER LOCATED ALONG THE WATERFRONT IN DOWNTOWN, NORFOLK OFFERING A UNIQUE FORM OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR ALL AGES. THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND STEM TO STERN PROGRAMMING, NAUTICUS USES THE MUSEUM, BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN, SAILING CENTER, AND SCHOONER VIRGINIA TO TELL THE STORY OF THE MARITIME ENVIRONMENT, INDUSTRY, AND THE MILITARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul Fraim Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Reinhart Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maryellen Baldwin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
J J Keever Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Kirkland Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $0 |
David Architzel Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Blue Steel Lighting Design Lighting For Winterfest | 6/29/21 | $135,720 |
Imagine Exhibitions Temporary Exhibits | 6/29/21 | $112,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $375,000 |
Government grants | $250,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,878,289 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,721 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,503,489 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $813,115 |
Investment income | $14,247 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $134,375 |
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 | $256,721 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,721,947 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $824,573 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $107,884 |
Payroll taxes | $62,411 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,344 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,852 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,831 |
Fees for services: Other | $46,146 |
Advertising and promotion | $106,662 |
Office expenses | $24,706 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,696 |
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 | $202,717 |
Insurance | $75,166 |
All other expenses | $114,224 |
Total functional expenses | $2,012,909 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,915 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,443,703 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,154,591 |
Accounts receivable, net | $99,285 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $117,583 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $150,071 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,474,547 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $643,386 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,500 |
Total assets | $7,090,581 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,254 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $252,680 |
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 | $198,161 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $556,095 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,495,087 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,039,399 |
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 | $7,090,581 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Nauticus has recieved totaling $46,106.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Patricia And Douglas Perry Foundation Norfolk, VA PURPOSE: FURTHER DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $20,100 |
Alan & Esther Fleder Foundation Virginia Beach, VA PURPOSE: TO HELP SUPPORT EDUCATION | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Abell Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $398,354,670 | $42,510,470 |
Cognizant Us Foundation Washington, DC | $53,711,221 | $1,081,755 |
J R Hyde Iii Foundation Memphis, TN | $230,354,058 | $26,306,779 |
Operating Engineers Trust Fund Of Washington D C & Vicinity Sparks, MD | $40,754,444 | $17,999,357 |
Humana Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | $467,311,073 | $9,744,567 |
C Kenneth And Dianne Wright Foundation Henrico, VA | $254,775 | $2,124,209 |
Kahlert Foundation Inc Sykesville, MD | $93,179,960 | $19,162,440 |
First Horizon Foundation Memphis, TN | $37,840,936 | $11,265,846 |
Families And Communities Rising Inc Durham, NC | $8,732,109 | $17,644,457 |
Charles A Cannon Charitable Trust N0 One Concord, NC | $132,429,020 | $9,552,538 |
Claude And Betty Harris Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | $58,528,117 | $25,952,323 |
P H P Inc Hopkinsville, KY | $1,933,207 | $15,725,161 |