VAUGHAN WOODS AND HISTORIC HOMESTEAD

EIN: 311705280 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

HALLOWELL, ME

Total Revenue
$315,706
Total Expenses
$499,343
Total Assets
$4,521,438
Net Assets
$4,521,438
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
GEORGE GIBSON
Phone
2076229831
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VAUGHAN WOODS AND HISTORIC HOMESTEAD, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $316K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $499K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 58% operating deficit.

Mission

VAUGHAN WOODS AND HISTORIC HOMESTEAD CONNECTS PEOPLE TO PLACE THROUGH NATURE, HISTORY AND THE ARTS BY PRESERVING AND STEWARDING ITS NATURAL, CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND SHARING THEM WITH THE COMMUNITY OF HALLOWELL, MAINE AND BEYOND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $209,883 Revenue: $3,662

MAINTAIN THE VAUGHAN HOMESTEAD, ITS SURROUNDING GARDENS AND GROUNDS, AND ITS COLLECTION OF HISTORIC DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS AS RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR USE IN PUBLIC PROGRAM AND EVENTS...

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MAINTAIN THE VAUGHAN HOMESTEAD, ITS SURROUNDING GARDENS AND GROUNDS, AND ITS COLLECTION OF HISTORIC DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS AS RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR USE IN PUBLIC PROGRAM AND EVENTS. EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDES MOORE ICE COMPANY FIELD TRIPS TO CASCADE POND WITH HALL DALE 3RD GRADE SUMMER MUSEUM INTERNSHIP TO UTILIZE THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES OF THE HOMESTEAD PROVIDING COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH A HANDS-ON INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE IN A SMALL MUSEUM, ONGOING HISTORICAL EXHIBIT AT HUBBARD LIBRARY, HOST ART & YOGA RETREATS BY LOCAL ARTIST HELENE FARAR, SUMMER HOUSE TOURS, HOST GASLIGHT THEATER SUMMER PERFORMANCES, HOST HALLOWELL CITIZEN'S INITATIVES GARDEN TOURS, FALL GATHERING, SENIOR COLLEGE VISIT, HOST HALL-DALE DAY OF CARING 7TH GRADE SERVICE PROJECT, HOST ROW HOUSE FALL GALA, AND HOST PLACE JUSTICE ADVISORY GROUP RETREAT. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED UTILIZING THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS HALL-DALE 3RD GRADE AND 4TH GRADE CURRICULUM, PROMOTING COMMUNITY BY SHARING THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND GROUNDS FOR USE BY LOCAL SCHOOLS AND GROUPS, CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THEIR LOCAL NATURAL LANDSCAPE AND PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH FUN AND EDUCATIONAL OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING, ENGAGING THE PUBLIC IN DISCOURSE ABOUT HISTORY AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS THROUGH THE LENS OF THE VAUGHAN FAMILY AND THEIR SEVEN GENERATIONS OF RESIDENCY AT THE VAUGHAN HOMESTEAD, PROMOTE COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP BY HOSTING DAY LONG SERVICE EVENT ON THE TRAILS AND AROUND THE GROUNDS OF THE VAUGHAN HOMESTEAD, SHARE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF OUR COMMUNITY'S PAST THROUGH INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS DISPLAYED AT LOCAL LIBRARY. ESTIMATED 21,200 PEOPLE IN 2023 SERVED.

Program 2
Expenses: $122,156 Revenue: $0

MAINTAIN VAUGHAN WOODS NATURE PRESERVE FOR PUBLIC USE BY PROVIDING ACCESS 365 DAYS PER YEAR TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRAIL WALKING, NATURE STUDY, PICNICKING, SNOW SHOEING AND...

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MAINTAIN VAUGHAN WOODS NATURE PRESERVE FOR PUBLIC USE BY PROVIDING ACCESS 365 DAYS PER YEAR TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRAIL WALKING, NATURE STUDY, PICNICKING, SNOW SHOEING AND CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING. IN ADDITION TO PUBLIC RECREATIONAL USE, TEACHERS AT THE ADJACENT SCHOOLS REPORT DAILY USE OF THE VAUGHAN WOODS' TRAILS FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BIOLOGY UNITS, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CLASSES, POETRY UNITS, ADVISORY WALKS, NATURE WRITING ACTIVITIES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES, SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS, CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM PRACTICE, AND CLASSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING AND PAINTING. VWHH OFFERS PROGRAMS IN VAUGHAN WOODS THAT INCLUDE HISTORICAL INTERPRETIVE WALKS, GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKES, AND OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL STUDENTS AND OUR LOCAL AFTER SCHOOL NATURE PLAY GROUP. ESTIMATED 40,000 PEOPLE SERVED ANNUALLY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $52,049
Program Service Revenue $3,662
Investment Income $259,195
Other Revenue $800
TOTAL REVENUE $315,706

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,500
Salaries & Benefits $273,699
Fundraising Expenses $11,771
Program Expenses $332,039
Other Expenses $223,144
TOTAL EXPENSES $499,343

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $315,706 $243,511 +0.3%
Expenses $499,343 $452,985 +0.1%
Net Income $-183,637 $-209,474 -0.1%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
6
Volunteers
16

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
4
$61,748
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE L GIBSON PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID H GIBSON TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW SCEASE SECRETARY THRU 12/31/23 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER PAISLEY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA ROSE DAY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NONA THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE TREMBLAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$61,748 $0 $61,748
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 $315,706 $499,343 $4,521,438 $-183,637
2022 $243,511 $452,985 $4,705,075 $-209,474
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