MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KELLI WALSH

Phone

9104861330

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1993, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $63K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $16K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION, INC'S PURPOSE IT TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH, PROGRESS, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX AT FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (A REGIONAL BRANCH OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY). THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS AND RECEIVES GRANTS, DONATION, GIFTS AND BEQUESTS TO ASSIST THE MUSEUM IN THE EXECUTION OF ITS PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND INTERPRETS THE CULTURAL HISTORY OF SOUTHERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THE HISTORICAL COMPLEX IS COMPOSED OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR, 1897 POE HOUSE, AND ARSENAL PARK. THE COMPLEX RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PAST AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE PRESENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $46,580

WHILE THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX IS A STATE AGENCY, THERE ARE MANY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT COULD NOT BE ACCOMPLISHED WITHOUT OUTSIDE FUNDS. THE MUSEUM FOUNDATION RELIES ON...

WHILE THE MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX IS A STATE AGENCY, THERE ARE MANY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT COULD NOT BE ACCOMPLISHED WITHOUT OUTSIDE FUNDS. THE MUSEUM FOUNDATION RELIES ON GRANTS, MEMBERSHIP DUES, DONATIONS, AND FUND-RAISING EVENTS TO OFFER A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF PROGRAMS. STAFF MEMBERS WORKED DILIGENTLY IN 2017, RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, PLANNING SPECIAL EVENTS AND HANDS-ON PROGRAMS, BRINING IN NEW EXHIBITS, REACHING OUT TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, PROMOTING THE MUSEUM COMPLEX, AND FINDING ALTERNATE FUNDING SOURCES ALL IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THIS HISTORICAL AGENCY AND PROVE ITS VIABILITY AS A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SOUTHERN NC.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,580

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $21,196

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $62,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $46,580

Other Expenses $46,580

TOTAL EXPENSES $46,580

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$62,776	$72,435	-0.1%
Expenses	$46,580	$49,128	-0.1%
Net Income	$16,196	$23,307	-0.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KELLI CARDENAS WALSH	PRESIDENT	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES ANDERSON JR	VICE PRESIDENT	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN WALLACE	TREASURER	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DORIS SMALL	SECRETARY	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LOU BROOKS	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CALDWELL	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY DENNINGS	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY FIELDS	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
CASSANDRA MCMILLION	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID REID	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICKI SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW WYNNE	BOARD MEMBER	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
2025	$62,776	$46,580	$904,212	$16,196
2024	$72,435	$49,128	$888,016	$23,307
2023	$48,508	$113,934	$864,709	$-65,426
2022	$41,167	$91,383	$930,135	$-50,216
2021	$66,245	$26,874	$980,351	$39,371
2020	$43,770	$23,101	$940,980	$20,669
2019	$74,558	$61,710	$920,311	$12,848

MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL COMPLEX FOUNDATION INC