THE WARD FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 237088071 501(c)(3)

SALISBURY, MD

Total Revenue
$1,463,594
Total Expenses
$1,499,824
Total Assets
$446,199
Net Assets
$56,086
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
BRITTANY ANDREW
Phone
4107424988
Tax Period
2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30

THE WARD FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE WARD MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO EXHIBITING, COLLECTING AND PROMOTING WILDFOWL ART AND RELATED MATERIALS, AND INTERPRETING THEIR SIGNIFICANCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $217,888 Revenue: $18,507

ART EVENTS - HOSTS THE WARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN APRIL IN WHICH MASTER CARVERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD GATHER TO COMPETE AND EXHIBIT ARTWORK; HOSTS THE CHESAPEAKE WILDFOWL EXPO IN OCTOBER TO CELEBRATE...

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ART EVENTS - HOSTS THE WARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN APRIL IN WHICH MASTER CARVERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD GATHER TO COMPETE AND EXHIBIT ARTWORK; HOSTS THE CHESAPEAKE WILDFOWL EXPO IN OCTOBER TO CELEBRATE THE TRADITION OF DECOY MAKING AND WATERFOWLING IN THE REGION; HOSTS THE ART IN NATURE PHOTO FESTIVAL IN AUGUST TO SHOWCASE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

Program 2
Expenses: $331,552 Revenue: $16,167

MUSEUM - THROUGH ITS MUSEUM, THE FOUNDATION TRACES THE WILDFOWL CARVING FROM UTILITARIAN DECOYS TO DECORATIVE SCULPTURES, ITS GROUNDS INCLUDE A NATURE TRAIL AND SCULPTURE GARDEN. IT FURTHERS ITS...

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MUSEUM - THROUGH ITS MUSEUM, THE FOUNDATION TRACES THE WILDFOWL CARVING FROM UTILITARIAN DECOYS TO DECORATIVE SCULPTURES, ITS GROUNDS INCLUDE A NATURE TRAIL AND SCULPTURE GARDEN. IT FURTHERS ITS PURPOSE THROUGH PUBLICATIONS TO MEMBERS, SPECIAL EXHIBITION, EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $252,206 Revenue: $30,897

EDUCATION - EXPENSES TO SUPPORT ADULT, YOUTH AND FAMILY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE MUSEUM AND IN THE COMMUNITY. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 27,000 ANNUALLY PRIMARILY THROUGH FIELD TRIPS...

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EDUCATION - EXPENSES TO SUPPORT ADULT, YOUTH AND FAMILY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE MUSEUM AND IN THE COMMUNITY. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 27,000 ANNUALLY PRIMARILY THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND FIELD EXCURSIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,200,247
Program Service Revenue $65,571
Investment Income $57,744
Other Revenue $140,032
TOTAL REVENUE $1,463,594

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $758,942
Fundraising Expenses $49,919
Program Expenses $1,250,365
Other Expenses $740,882
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,499,824

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $1,463,594 $1,786,948 -0.2%
Expenses $1,499,824 $1,167,610 +0.3%
Net Income $-36,230 $619,338 -1.1%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
20
Volunteers
91

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
5
$75,838
Total Directors
18
$75,838
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARRY BERGEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ABERCROMBIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CLIFTON P GRIFFIN VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KENT N KIMMEL CHAIRMAN EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTHUR LEONARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN ADKINS EX-OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SYDNEY TILMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM NEWCOMB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KRISTIN SULLIVAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$75,838 $0 $75,838
RICH SMOKER CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE PLANZER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DIANA WAGNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES VAN NESS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
D'SHAWN DOUGHTY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCIE HUGHES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARL BINNS JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL HALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD TRAGAKIS 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
2022 $1,463,594 $1,499,824 $446,199 $-36,230
2021 $1,786,948 $1,167,610 $632,128 $619,338
2020 $1,099,755 $1,281,752 $460,990 $-181,997
2019 $1,478,625 $1,634,391 $638,153 $-155,766
2018 $1,553,636 $3,218,949 $829,414 $-1,665,313
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