French Colonial America is located in Ste Genevieve, MO. The organization was established in 2017. 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 12/2023, French Colonial America employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. French Colonial America 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, French Colonial America generated $339.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $509.9k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC COLONIAL-ERA STRUCTURES IN THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VALLEY REGION, AND SHARING THE STORIES OF AMERICA'S FRENCH CREOLE HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR DIVERSE PUBLIC AUDIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR ORGANIZATION OFFERS HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS, EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT EXPLAIN AND TEACH ABOUT THE HISTORY OF FRENCH COLONIAL AMERICA AND FRENCH "CREOLE" CULTURE, PARTICULARLY IN UPPER LOUISIANA, AS IT IS ILLUSTRATED THROUGH THE STORY OF STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI IN THE LATE 18TH TO EARLY 19TH CENTURIES. OUR PROGRAMS INTRODUCE AUDIENCES OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND AGE LEVELS TO THE DISTINCTIVE FRENCH VERTICAL TIMBER ARCHITECTURE, IMPERIAL SPANISH RULE FROM THE 1760S TO 1800, DAILY LIFE IN THE COLONIAL ERA, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIQUE CREOLE CULTURE IN THIS REGION, WHICH GREW FROM THE INTERACTION OF THE COLONISTS OF FRENCH DESCENT WITH NATIVE AMERICANS, AFRICANS, AND OTHER GROUPS. IN 2022, OUR MUSEUM CAMPUS, THE CENTRE FOR FRENCH COLONIAL LIFE, SERVED A TOTAL OF 17,815 VISITORS, INDICATING A GRADUAL RECOVERY FROM THE IMPACT OF THE COVID PANDEMIC, WHICH HAD REDUCED VISITATION TO 7,773 IN 2020, AND 14,888 IN 2021. HISTORIC PRESERVATION IS A KEY PART OF OUR MISSION AS WELL AS EDUCATION: IN ADDITION TO A MODERN EXHIBITS FACILITY, OUR MUSEUM CAMPUS INCLUDES FOUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS DATING FROM THE LATE 18TH TO MID-NINETEENTH CENTURIES. OUR STAFF IN 2023 CONSISTED OF 21 FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, SERVING ADMINISTRATIVE, EDUCATION, CURATORIAL, AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Geoff Giglierano Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $82,758 |
Christy James Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paula Keinath Board Member Emeritus | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Frances Levine Board Member Emeritus | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Peter Raven Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Blanche Touhill Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $27,115 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $236,414 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $263,529 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,680 |
Investment income | $27,507 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$665 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,779 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $339,833 |
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. | $82,758 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,276 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $224,602 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $50 |
Payroll taxes | $23,562 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,561 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,955 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,991 |
Office expenses | $23,587 |
Information technology | $7,973 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,186 |
Travel | $2,250 |
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 | $43,776 |
Insurance | $35,318 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $509,859 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $167,451 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,000 |
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 | $1,633,767 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $684,785 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,536,003 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,922 |
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 | $2,922 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,099,720 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $433,361 |
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 | $2,536,003 |