WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM OF BIRD CARV… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1980

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JACK LEDBETTER

Phone

2072447555

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM OF BIRD CARVING, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $715K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $141K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

THE WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND WORK OF WENDELL GILLEY, A PIONEER IN THE FIELD OF DECORATIVE BIRD CARVING. IT TEACHES THE ART OF BIRD CARVING AS WELL AS OTHER HANDS-ON CREATIVE PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM ALSO PRESENTS ART EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON PEOPLE, NATURE AND ART. THE MUSEUM ENDEAVORS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS, ENGAGEMENT IN ARTISTIC CREATIVITY, AND RESPECT AND CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $236,497 Revenue: $27,235

ART EXHIBITIONS - THE WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM HAS REGULAR GALLERY HOURS MAY THROUGH MID-DECEMBER AND YEAR-ROUND TOURS FOR GROUPS. EVERY YEAR, IN ADDITION TO ROTATING EXHIBITIONS DRAWN FROM THE GROWING PERMANENT COLLECTION , THE MUSEUM MOUNTS AT LEAST ONE MAJOR, TEMPORARY EXHIBITION BRINGING ARTIFACTS FROM OTHER MUSEUMS AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS TO SOUTHWEST HARBOR. SEVERAL FREE ADMISSION DAYS ARE HOSTED ANNUALLY BY THE MUSEUM TO ENCOURAGE ATTENDANCE REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC MEANS. IN ADDITION, ADMISSIONS FEES HAVE BEEN KEPT DOWN AND A LOW-COST MEMBERSHIP OPTION IS OFFERED AS WELL FOR THOSE WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS.

Program 2

Expenses: $94,056 Revenue: $17,037

BIRD CARVING AND OTHER HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS - OUTSIDE OF VISITOR HOURS, THE MUSEUM BUILDING IS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT NO CHARGE. BIRD CARVING WORKSHOPS ARE...

BIRD CARVING AND OTHER HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS - OUTSIDE OF VISITOR HOURS, THE MUSEUM BUILDING IS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT NO CHARGE. BIRD CARVING WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AND OTHER HANDS-ON CREATIVE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SESSIONS RANGE FROM 1 1/2 HOURS TO 10-WEEK SERIES OF 3-HOUR CLASSES TO MEMBERS, SCHOOL GROUPS, SENIOR GROUPS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. MUSEUM MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO MEMBERS' CARVING CLUB HELD WEEKLY NOVEMBER- APRIL, ENSURING REGULAR YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM.

Program 3

Expenses: $58,273

NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS - NATURAL HISTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED YEAR-ROUND TO SCHOOL GROUPS, HOMESCHOOLERS, AND OTHER ADULT AND CHILDREN'S GROUPS. EXAMPLES OF CURRENTLY...

NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS - NATURAL HISTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED YEAR-ROUND TO SCHOOL GROUPS, HOMESCHOOLERS, AND OTHER ADULT AND CHILDREN'S GROUPS. EXAMPLES OF CURRENTLY OFFERED PROGRAMS ARE OWL ECOLOGY, "MY CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD" STORYBOARD, AND "BUILD-A-BIRD." DURING MUSEUM VISITING HOURS, FILMS, PERSONAL TOURS AND CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS ARE REGULAR FEATURES. THE MUSEUM LIBRARY IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE WITH SPECIALIZED HISTORICAL RESOURCES AS WELL AS CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOCUSED ON BIRDS OF THE WORLD AND THE WORLD OF BIRD CARVING. A COLLECTION OF MOUNTED BIRDS IS MAINTAINED AS REFERENCE MATERIAL FOR ARTISTS AND NATURALISTS. THE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP STOCKS LOCAL BIRD CARVINGS, CARVING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES, ORIGINAL BLANKS, AND INSTRUCTION BOOKS, AS WELL AS BIRD-RELATED BOOKS, AUDIO-VISUAL GUIDES, BINOCULARS, AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO AVIAN AFICIONADOS. THE MUSEUM STAFF WORKS WITH SCHOOL TEACHERS, OTHER EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED TOURS AND WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $650,567

Program Service Revenue $44,272

Investment Income $21,012

Other Revenue $-784

TOTAL REVENUE $715,067

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $333,421

Fundraising Expenses $138,945

Program Expenses $388,826

Other Expenses $191,027

TOTAL EXPENSES $573,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$715,067	$535,325	+0.3%
Expenses	$573,948	$765,893	-0.3%
Net Income	$141,119	$-230,568	-1.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✓ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$89,318

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SEAN C CHARETTE	MUSEUM DIREC	40.00	Officer	$79,500	$9,818	$89,318
ANTOINETTE BREWSTER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVON COOPER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY DAWSON	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAM DIEHL	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY LAURENCE FLYNN	VICE PRESIDE	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DICK HABERMANN	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HAMAR	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTIAAN VAN HEERDEN	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELEANOR TM HOAGLAND	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICHOLAS HOAGLAND	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET KELLEY	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYDIA KIMBALL	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK LEDBETTER	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH MCMULLAN	VICE PRESIDE	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL MUSETTI	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE POMEROY	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTHANN SAMEK	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID SPEISER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAD TEMPLETON	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN VERMYLEN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES WRAY	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$715,067	$573,948	$5,455,668	$141,119
2023	$715,398	$573,948	$5,457,157	$141,450
2023	$715,067	$573,948	$5,455,668	$141,119
2022	$535,325	$765,893	$4,572,187	$-230,568
2021	$1,068,876	$588,157	$5,580,389	$480,719
2020	$529,690	$472,761	$4,980,883	$56,929
2019	$401,059	$438,183	$4,689,451	$-37,124
2018	$515,845	$359,686	$4,386,899	$156,159

WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM OF BIRD CARVING