HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM

EIN: 237102744 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BRISTOL, RI

Total Revenue
$1,640,313
Total Expenses
$1,553,916
Total Assets
$4,923,954
Net Assets
$3,463,430
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
RI
Principal Officer
WILLIAM LYNN
Phone
4012535000
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

INTERPRETATION OF THE HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE HERRESHOFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND AMERICA'S CUP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $455,592 Revenue: $443,632

WATERFRONT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: INCLUDES THE SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM, LECTURES, THE WORKSHOP PROGRAM IN CLASSIC BOAT MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. THE WORKSHOP PROGRAM IN CLASSIC BOAT...

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WATERFRONT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: INCLUDES THE SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM, LECTURES, THE WORKSHOP PROGRAM IN CLASSIC BOAT MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. THE WORKSHOP PROGRAM IN CLASSIC BOAT MAINTENANCE PROVIDES A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN HELPING TO CARE FOR THE MUSEUM'S ACTIVE-USE COLLECTION OF WATERCRAFT. THE SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM'S PRIMARY GOALS ARE TO TEACH SAILING SKILLS AND WATER AWARENESS, TO INSTILL A LOVE OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND TO CREATE LIFELONG SAILORS.

Program 2
Expenses: $417,013 Revenue: $57,061

MUSEUM ACTIVITIES AND ADMISSIONS: THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM AND AMERICA'S CUP HALL OF FAME ARE DEDICATED TO THE INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF THE HISTORY AND...

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MUSEUM ACTIVITIES AND ADMISSIONS: THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM AND AMERICA'S CUP HALL OF FAME ARE DEDICATED TO THE INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF THE HISTORY AND INNOVATIVE WORK OF THE HERRESHOFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND THE AMERICA'S CUP COMPETITION. VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE WORLD'S LARGEST COLLECTION OF ANY ONE NAVAL ARCHITECT'S LIFE WORK. THE GENIUS OF THE HERRESHOFF BROTHERS IS UNSURPASSED IN ITS COMINBATION OF BUSINESS ACUMEN AND INNOVATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,255 Revenue: $6,490

PROGRAM EVENTS: THE MUSEUM'S MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES BRINGS THE KNOWLEDGE OF ESTABLISHED AUTHORS, SAILORS, AND EXPERTS DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC. TOPICS COVER HISTORIC MARITIME EVENTS, CONTEMPORARY...

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PROGRAM EVENTS: THE MUSEUM'S MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES BRINGS THE KNOWLEDGE OF ESTABLISHED AUTHORS, SAILORS, AND EXPERTS DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC. TOPICS COVER HISTORIC MARITIME EVENTS, CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITS AND SAILING PROGRAMS, AND ONGOING RESTORATION PROJECTS AND REPLICA BUILDS. PROGRAM EVENTS ALSO INCLUDE THE HERRESHOFF CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA WHICH BRINGS CLASSIC YACHT ENTHUSIASTS TO THE MUSEUM ON NARRAGANSETT BAY FOR AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE HERRESHOFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY HERITAGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,108,752
Program Service Revenue $514,036
Investment Income $12,121
Other Revenue $5,404
TOTAL REVENUE $1,640,313

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $772,391
Fundraising Expenses $278,858
Program Expenses $946,427
Other Expenses $781,525
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,553,916

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,640,313 $1,623,876 +0.0%
Expenses $1,553,916 $1,565,625 0.0%
Net Income $86,397 $58,251 +0.5%
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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
24
Independent Members
23
Employees
44
Volunteers
42

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
8
$178,836
Total Directors
23
$178,836
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT AYERLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEVIN CARR CHAIR - NOMINATING & GOVER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS CULORA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FORD CHAIRMAN EMERITUS 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HALSEY C HERRESHOFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HALSEY C HERRESHOFF II DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFREY HOPPER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE D LAVERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM H LYNN PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$167,895 $10,941 $178,836
JOHN JAY PICOTTE CHAIR - COLLECTIONS 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON PONDER VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT D YARO CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL BURMEISTER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE KLOEBLEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC HALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA MACDONALD CHAIR - PLANNING 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID COIT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA COSTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER GERARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BOB GIRRIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY L PALMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN STASZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM SHRINER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH LAVERS EX OFFICIO, SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$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 $1,640,313 $1,553,916 $4,923,954 $86,397
2022 $1,623,876 $1,565,625 $4,774,200 $58,251
2021 $1,431,291 $1,486,219 $4,895,533 $-54,928
2020 $1,863,206 $1,430,800 $5,115,770 $432,406
2019 $1,942,424 $1,508,620 $5,181,114 $433,804
2018 $1,540,543 $1,463,352 $4,649,011 $77,191
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