SAVE ELLIS ISLAND INC

EIN: 223659296 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BRANCHVILLE, NJ

Total Revenue
$1,381,636
Total Expenses
$1,432,660
Total Assets
$1,009,330
Net Assets
$929,194
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
JANIS CALELLA
Phone
9733831080
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SAVE ELLIS ISLAND INC, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

SAVE ELLIS ISLAND IS THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NON-PROFIT PARTNER ASSIGNED TO RAISE THE FUNDS AND OVERSEE THE REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION OF TWENTY NINE HISTORIC BUILDINGS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ELLIS ISLAND. CLOSED AND ABANDONED SINCE 1954, SAVE ELLIS ISLAND WILL REOPEN THE BUILDINGS AND TELL THE STORIES OF MILLIONS OF OUR ANCESTORS FOR THE INSPIRATION, ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION OF VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $61,979 Revenue: $120,000

THE ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL IS A 29 BUILDING, 750 BED HOSPITAL SITUATED ON THE LARGEST OPEN SPACE ON THE ISLAND. SAVE ELLIS ISLAND CURRENTLY LEASES THE HISTORIC HOSPITAL LAUNDRY BUILDING FROM THE NPS...

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THE ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL IS A 29 BUILDING, 750 BED HOSPITAL SITUATED ON THE LARGEST OPEN SPACE ON THE ISLAND. SAVE ELLIS ISLAND CURRENTLY LEASES THE HISTORIC HOSPITAL LAUNDRY BUILDING FROM THE NPS AND SUBLEASES IT TO THE FERRY CONCESSION FOR OFFICE SPACE. THE RENT FROM THIS SUBLEASE HELPS TO PAY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THE EXPENSE REPRESENTS UNPLANNED MAINTENANCE OF THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASE HOSPITAL TO UPGRADE THE AREA FOR VISITOR SAFETY. SAVE ELLIS ISLAND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MAINTENANCE OF THE SOUTHSIDE THAT INCLUDES BOTH BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,072,025 Revenue: $846,420

SAVE ELLIS ISLAND DEVELOPS AND ADMINISTERS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS ON THE THEMES OF ELLIS ISLAND DESIGNED TO DEEPEN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EXPAND THE CULTURAL OFFERINGS...

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SAVE ELLIS ISLAND DEVELOPS AND ADMINISTERS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS ON THE THEMES OF ELLIS ISLAND DESIGNED TO DEEPEN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EXPAND THE CULTURAL OFFERINGS ON THE ISLAND. THESE PROGRAMS REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORMING ELLIS ISLAND INTO A HUB OF INTELLECTUAL EXCHANGE, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, AND HISTORICAL EDUCATION. OUR PREMIER PROGRAM: THE HARD HAT TOUR, A 90-MINUTE EDUCATOR LED, DESTINATION TOUR HAS PROVIDED VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF IMMIGRATION THROUGH ELLIS ISLAND. PROGRAMS IN HISTORY, SCIENCE, ART, AND PRESERVATION HAVE BROUGHT SCHOOLS INCUDING COLLEGES TO ELLIS ISLAND TO LEARN ABOUT THE MANY STORIES OF THE SOUTH SIDE HOSPITAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $387,030
Program Service Revenue $966,420
Investment Income $28,186
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,381,636

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $721,354
Fundraising Expenses $176,045
Program Expenses $1,134,004
Other Expenses $711,306
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,432,660

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,381,636 $1,363,062 +0.0%
Expenses $1,432,660 $1,495,910 0.0%
Net Income $-51,024 $-132,848 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
18
Volunteers
14

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
3
$235,524
Total Directors
10
$235,524
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CATHERINE BURKE BOARD CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANIS CALELLA PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$235,524 $0 $235,524
ROBERT CURRIE TREASURER AND SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEG BREEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD W SOUTHWICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IZIDORE GODINGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN L MEISSNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL P WEINER ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TATIJANA SHOAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER MUNDINGER DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $1,381,636 $1,432,660 $1,009,330 $-51,024
2023 $1,363,062 $1,495,910 $1,040,435 $-132,848
2022 $1,318,625 $1,466,327 $1,184,162 $-147,702
2021 $758,520 $664,995 $1,363,953 $93,525
2021 $772,902 $785,668 $1,202,197 $-12,766
2020 $1,410,508 $1,538,411 $1,284,217 $-127,903
2019 $1,637,838 $1,382,807 $1,424,913 $255,031
2018 $1,392,538 $825,085 $1,084,288 $567,453
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