Flagship Niagara League

EIN: 251422309 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Erie, PA

Total Revenue
$416,375
Total Expenses
$786,356
Total Assets
$121,935
Net Assets
$-160,221
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
William Sabatini
Phone
8144522744
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Flagship Niagara League, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $416K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 73% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $786K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 89% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of the Flagship Niagara League, in association with the Erie Maritime Museum, is to collect, preserve, document, and interpret the U.S. Brig Niagara and ts role in the Lake Erie compaigns of the War of 1812 and the maritime contributions of Erie to the development

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $586,498

The Flagship Niagara League preserves maritime history, fosters citizen engagement, and serves as a gateway between the Erie community and the broader maritime world.The Flagship Niagara League (FNL)...

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The Flagship Niagara League preserves maritime history, fosters citizen engagement, and serves as a gateway between the Erie community and the broader maritime world.The Flagship Niagara League (FNL) currently has three primary spheres of operation: operating the historic schooner Lettie G. Howard, hosting the triennial event Tall Ships Erie, and providing maritime expertise to local, regional and national partners.Lettie G. Howard, built in 1893 in Essex, MA, is the last surviving example of a Fredonia type fishing schooner. Dual-certified as both a passenger vessel and a sailing school vessel, Lettie is our primary platform for providing large-scale access to the local waters of Presque Isle Bay, and the Great Lakes beyond. In 2024, Lettie hosted thousands of members of the general public on history-inflected day sails and sunset sails, delivered bespoke programming to primary and secondary students, both ashore and under sail, and took high school and college students on two-week programs ranging across Lake Erie and Lake Huron. 2024 voyaging programs included Mercyhurst University and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio. Additionally, Lettie serves as a sailing ambassador visiting ports of call across the Great Lakes.Tall Ships Erie (TSE), part of Tall Ships America's Tall Ships Challenge series, brings a fleet of roughly a dozen American, Canadian, and international sailing ships to Erie every three years. Visit Erie estimated that 2022's iteration attracted 105,000 visitors to the city, providing a substantial boost to the local economy.FNL also partners with an array of schools and non-profits, providing maritime expertise and platforms to enable and enrich their programming. These include a close partnership with the Bayfront Maritime Center, engaging students in STEM subjects and building a community sailing program; providing technical expertise and project management to Gannon University to maintain and operate their research vessel; and collaborating with the Regional Science consortium to provide programming under the NOAA B-WET initiative.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $209,730
Program Service Revenue $242,620
Investment Income $1,212
Other Revenue $-37,187
TOTAL REVENUE $416,375

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $552,239
Fundraising Expenses $6,917
Program Expenses $586,498
Other Expenses $234,117
TOTAL EXPENSES $786,356

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $416,375 $1,565,170 -0.7%
Expenses $786,356 $1,603,799 -0.5%
Net Income $-369,981 $-38,629 +8.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
17
Volunteers
N/A

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
$0
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Patrick Leary Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather McBrier Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Scheider Treasurer 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Liebel Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Martin President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Vahey Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jean Craige Pepper Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Bloomstine Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pascal Federici Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Benjamin Scharff Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Zimmerman Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Halupczynski Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pam Forsyth Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clive Tatersall Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Sekker Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Stevenson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Llyoyd Walker Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Dahlkemper Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Naser Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tammy Baker Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Sabatini Executive Dir. 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 $416,375 $786,356 $121,935 $-369,981
2023 $1,565,170 $1,603,799 $598,004 $-38,629
2022 $1,505,553 $1,680,560 $526,015 $-175,007
2021 $1,486,616 $1,705,325 $891,920 $-218,709
2020 $845,402 $836,392 $914,735 $9,010
2019 $1,922,813 $1,911,541 $615,316 $11,272
2018 $1,297,334 $1,908,026 $768,762 $-610,692
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