Stamford Museum & Nature Center Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1939

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Melissa H Mulrooney

Phone

2039776521

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Stamford Museum & Nature Center Inc, founded in 1939, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $8.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.0M, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. (continued on Schedule O)We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, promote environmental stewardship, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibitions, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,071,655 Revenue: $974,631

Early Childhood EducationThe Art, Nature & Me Preschool is a State of Connecticut licensed childcare program for children 3-5 years old. The 38-week program provides children with firsthand learning about the natural world through access to the SM&NC site. Ninety-six children participated in Pre-School programs. Attendance during the school year and summer camp sessions resulted in over 19,000 visits throughout the year.

Program 2

Expenses: $817,732 Revenue: $376,107

Nature EducationSM&NC provides nature education to public and private schools as well as the general community. Programs focus on the environment, astronomy, botany, geology, animal life and Indian lore. The SM&NC site serves as a dynamic teaching tool, with its 80 acres of hardwood forest trails, varied habitats, a working farm, and observatory. Over 30,000 participants shared in these educational programs.

Program 3

Expenses: $753,519 Revenue: $187,269

Farm ProgramsThe SM&NC maintains a 16-acre working New England farm that is home to a variety of heritage breed farm animals. Heckscher farm is a tie to New England's agricultural past. This working farm allows visitors a unique look and interaction on the lessons of food production, animal care, and the inner-workings of a farm. Programs include a renowned Junior Curator program, various engaging school programs, summer camp, scout groups, and internships for students who aspire to learn about animal husbandry. Almost every visitor to the SM&NC tours the farm to experience this unique feature and variety of animals. Program attendance was well over 125,000 during the year.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,714,990

Program Service Revenue $1,793,512

Investment Income $289,422

Other Revenue $341,783

TOTAL REVENUE $8,139,707

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,964,312

Fundraising Expenses $540,690

Program Expenses $4,132,117

Other Expenses $2,175,684

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,139,996

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$8,139,707	$6,775,413	+0.2%
Expenses	$5,139,996	$4,953,111	+0.0%
Net Income	$2,999,711	$1,822,302	+0.6%

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

104

Volunteers

383

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

$368,018

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Douglas York	President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Harry Day	President emeritis	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen M Kelly	1st Vice President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Fedeli	2nd Vice President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathleen M DeCruze	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel L Schwartz	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate Bally	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Bull	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maureen Cacace	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Colin Campbell	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Frank Cerasoli	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynn Villency Cohen	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynne Colatrella	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tammy Felenstein	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Keith Friedman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
J Todd Gambino	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellen Komar	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason C Putter	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Pauline Rauh	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jameson Riley	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Stoddard	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Wood	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa H Mulrooney	CEO	50.00	Officer	$251,268	$25,996	$277,264
Margaret Baim	Director of Finance	40.00	Officer	$77,650	$13,104	$90,754
Kevin McAuliffe	Director of Operations	40.00	Highest	$109,538	$10,903	$120,441

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
2025	$8,139,707	$5,139,996	$22,454,383	$2,999,711
2024	$6,775,413	$4,953,111	$15,272,553	$1,822,302
2023	$5,011,119	$4,975,297	$11,783,635	$35,822
2022	$5,227,746	$4,446,788	$11,412,059	$780,958
2021	$4,356,554	$4,127,584	$11,432,896	$228,970
2020	$3,458,343	$4,111,259	$10,857,773	$-652,916
2019	$5,591,487	$4,090,788	$10,923,567	$1,500,699
2018	$7,420,070	$3,611,900	$10,083,236	$3,808,170