VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC

EIN: 546055922 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEWPORT NEWS, VA

Total Revenue
$6,414,799
Total Expenses
$5,715,318
Total Assets
$21,120,102
Net Assets
$19,890,741
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
REBECCA A KLEINHAMPLE
Phone
7575951900
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.7M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE MUSEUM CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE BY DELIVERING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS, EVENTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE LEARNERS OF ALL AGES ON A 23 ACRE CAMPUS SETTING. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE AQUARIUMS, NATURE PRESERVE, NATIVE ANIMAL HABITATS, GARDENS, OBSERVATORY, PLANETARIUM, AND BOTH FORMAL AND INFORMAL CLASSROOMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,138,961 Revenue: $628,703

WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, IN CLASSROOMS, ON THE MUSEUM FLOOR, OUTSIDE, OR OFFSITE AND VIRTUALLY. LEARNING IS MULTIGENERATIONAL THROUGH INDIVIDUAL ENCOUNTERS, SMALL...

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WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, IN CLASSROOMS, ON THE MUSEUM FLOOR, OUTSIDE, OR OFFSITE AND VIRTUALLY. LEARNING IS MULTIGENERATIONAL THROUGH INDIVIDUAL ENCOUNTERS, SMALL GROUP OR LARGE AUDIENCES. PROGRAMS INCORPORATE NATURAL SCIENCE BASED EDUCATION IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES. SEASONAL EXHIBITS, SIGNAGE, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, PRESENTATIONS, TOURS, DISCOVERY CARTS AND INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS EDUCATE IN FUN AND ENGAGING WAYS. OVER 950 ANNUAL PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED BY PROFESSIONAL MUSEUM EDUCATORS AND OVER 484 MUSEUM TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. OVER 35,000 STUDENTS WERE EDUCATED THROUGH SOL CORRELATED INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,218,368

THE MUSEUM IS ONE OF 14 INSTITUTIONS IN THE U.S. THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY BOTH THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA) AND THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS (AAM). OVER 230 SPECIES TO INCLUDE 8...

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THE MUSEUM IS ONE OF 14 INSTITUTIONS IN THE U.S. THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY BOTH THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA) AND THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS (AAM). OVER 230 SPECIES TO INCLUDE 8 ENDANGERED AND OVER 1,000 ANIMALS ARE CARED FOR WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS. ANIMAL CARE PROVIDES HUSBANDRY, VETERINARY CARE, NUTRITION, ENRICHMENT, WELFARE AND TRAINING TO EACH ANIMAL 365 DAYS. OVER 15 FIELD CONSERVATION PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE FEDERAL SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS HELP PROVIDE EDUCATION THROUGH CONSERVATION ACTION. NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION AND THEMED NATIVE GARDENS SUPPORT LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE 23 ACRE CAMPUS WHILE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPTING PRACTICES ARE EXHIBITED THROUGH DROUGHT TOLERANT SPECIES, HOST OR FOOD PLANTS FOR NATIVE WILDLIFE, AND ECOLOGICALLY BENEFICIAL SPECIES. LIVING GREEN HOUSE AND ROOF, MONARCH WAY STATION, BUTTERFLY GARDENS AND HAVEN ARE A FEW EXAMPLES.

Program 3
Expenses: $765,337 Revenue: $1,593,870

THE MUSEUM PROVIDES FUN EDUCATION THROUGH ACTIVE DISCOVERY CENTERS SUCH AS TIDAL POOL, WILD & WELL, CONSERVATION COMMAND CENTER AND MANY LIVING EXHIBITS INDOORS AND OUTSIDE ON AN ELEVATED BOARDWALK...

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THE MUSEUM PROVIDES FUN EDUCATION THROUGH ACTIVE DISCOVERY CENTERS SUCH AS TIDAL POOL, WILD & WELL, CONSERVATION COMMAND CENTER AND MANY LIVING EXHIBITS INDOORS AND OUTSIDE ON AN ELEVATED BOARDWALK TRAIL, DINOSAUR DISCOVERY CENTER AND THROUGH BIOFACTS OR NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS. THE MUSEUM STORE PROVIDES RELATED MISSION BASED EDUCATIONAL ITEMS THAT SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. THE MUSTEUM HAS ELIMINATED ALL POSSIBLE SINGLE USE PLASTIC FROM OPERATIONS TO PROVIDE CONSERVATION BASED EDUCATIONAL GUEST EXPERIENCE. MEMBERSHIPS, GROUP EVENTS PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES YEAR ROUND.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,966,931
Program Service Revenue $1,858,161
Investment Income $208,266
Other Revenue $381,441
TOTAL REVENUE $6,414,799

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,187,970
Fundraising Expenses $284,397
Program Expenses $5,122,666
Other Expenses $2,527,348
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,715,318

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $6,414,799 $5,207,743 +0.2%
Expenses $5,715,318 $5,504,932 +0.0%
Net Income $699,481 $-297,189 -3.4%
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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
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
120
Volunteers
639

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
6
$180,211
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ASHBY C KILGORE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH MESSERSMITH PRESIDENT-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELVIN J FEREBEE JR SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEWIS SMITH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM AUSTIN JR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN D BANKS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERBERT BATEMAN JR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN CACCAVALE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JARRYD CARVER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA FRANCESE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN JETT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAGE KREMP TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CARY MACKEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MCCARTHY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MORGAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE PRICE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH RADECKI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHELLE RHODES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS STEPHAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TATRECE SWANN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL VERSER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY JOSEPH WARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE WHETSTINE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA KLEINHAMPLE EXEC DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$156,914 $4,872 $161,786
ANDREA SVENDSEN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$18,425 $0 $18,425
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $6,414,799 $5,715,318 $21,120,102 $699,481
2023 $5,207,743 $5,504,932 $19,405,243 $-297,189
2022 $4,544,975 $4,690,004 $19,241,994 $-145,029
2021 $4,273,622 $3,986,473 $20,425,640 $287,149
2020 $4,068,968 $4,425,468 $18,682,072 $-356,500
2019 $4,565,692 $4,919,237 $19,110,830 $-353,545
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