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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by CROSSROADS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ASSOCIATION INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$797,912
Total expenses
$879,843
Contributions and grants received
$797,264
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$648
Total assets, end of year
$320,446
Total liabilities, end of year
$116,964
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$203,482
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$639,482
Management and general expenses
$227,733
Fundraising expenses
$12,628
Program service expenses (Part III)
$639,482

Program services were 72.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $672,917

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $124,347

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $7,500

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $0

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISC

    total $648 · related or exempt $648

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $648

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $145,000 · program services $75,400 · management and general $68,150 · fundraising $1,450

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $157,763 · program services $82,037 · management and general $67,838 · fundraising $7,888

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $86,737 · program services $45,103 · management and general $40,766 · fundraising $868

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $31,955 · program services $16,617 · management and general $15,019 · fundraising $319

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $217,536 · program services $214,221 · management and general $3,315

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $11,350 · program services $8,172 · management and general $3,178

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $13,200 · program services $9,240 · management and general $2,640 · fundraising $1,320

  • 17 · Travel

    total $6,525 · program services $2,610 · management and general $3,915

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $2,717 · program services $1,903 · management and general $407 · fundraising $407

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $18,757 · management and general $18,757

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $3,146 · program services $2,454 · management and general $692

  • 24a · Other expenses: MARKETING

    total $89,445 · program services $89,445

  • 24b · Other expenses: TELEPHONE

    total $1,504 · program services $842 · management and general $376 · fundraising $286

  • 24c · Other expenses: PRINTING AND POSTAGE

    total $88,622 · program services $85,963 · management and general $2,659

  • 24d · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT RENTAL

    total $161 · program services $50 · management and general $21 · fundraising $90

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $5,425 · program services $5,425

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $352,450 · end of year $218,797

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $22,368

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $20,000

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $171,035

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $113,360

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $76,432 · end of year $57,675

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $1,606

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $27,641 · end of year $7,805

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $87,646 · end of year $69,729

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $28,182 · end of year $39,430

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $285,413 · end of year $203,482

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

FROM THE HEIGHTS OF THE PALISADES AT FORT LEE TO THE SHORES OF THE DELAWARE RIVER AT RED BANK BATTLEFIELD, THE CROSSROADS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA OFFERS AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Activities or mission (Part I)

CROSSROADS IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING THE PEOPLE AND PLACES OF NEW JERSEY'S REVOLUTIONARY HERITAGE TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY PRIDE, STEWARDSHIP, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

  • THE HERITAGE PARTNER PROGRAM MANAGER ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ROUTINE WEBSITE UPDATES AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING (WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE HERITAGE TOURISM MANAGER) DURING THIS PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANT STAFF TRANSITION, AND UNTIL THE NEW WEBSITE WAS COMPLETED. BEGINNING IN JUNE 2022 AND THROUGHOUT THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE NEW HERITAGE PARTNER PROGRAM MANAGER FOCUSED ON RECONNECTING WITH HERITAGE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS (SOME OF WHICH HAD BECOME INACTIVE DURING COVID PROGRAM REDUCTIONS) AND REBUILDING THE PROGRAM FOR A GREATER LEVEL OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND TO HELP PREPARE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUNTRY'S FOUNDING. THE HERITAGE TOURISM MANAGER STAFF POSITION WAS CREATED TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE TOURISM TO REVOLUTIONARY-ERA HERITAGE SITES ACROSS NJ AS A MEANS OF PRESERVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. UPON BEGINNING WORK IN JULY 2022, THE HERITAGE TOURISM MANAGER BEGAN WORKING WITH DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS (DMOs) AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE CROSSROADS HERITAGE TOURISM PRODUCTS AND PROGRAMS THAT REFLECT NJ'S DIVERSE REVOLUTIONARY ERA STORY.

    Expenses $200,000 · Revenue $200,000

  • ANOTHER MAJOR PROJECT CROSSROADS HAS UNDERTAKEN THROUGH REVNJ IS TO ADDRESS THE REQUIREMENT IN THE STATE LEGISLATION CREATING THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AND DEFINING ITS DUTIES, WHICH MANDATED THE "ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE AMERICAN REVOLUTION VISITOR CENTER". FOLLOWING EXTENSIVE SITE FEASIBILITY STUDIES, CONSULTANTS HAVE IDENTIFIED AND VETTED AN EXISTING HISTORIC BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN TRENTON, THE GEOGRAPHIC CENTER OF THE STATE, AS THE BEST LOCATION FOR NJ'S REVOLUTIONARY WAR EXPERIENCE CENTER

    Expenses $357,040 · Revenue $355,940

  • THE PRIMARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT IN 2023 WAS FOR THE PROPRIETARY HOUSE ASSOCIATION, AN ALL-VOLUNTEER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH LEASES FROM THE STATE OF NJ AND OPERATES AS A MUSEUM - THE ORIGINAL ROYAL GOVERNOR'S MANSION IN PERTH AMBOY. DBA REVJ, CROSSROADS' STAFF, AND BOARD MEMBERS PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND FUNDING ASSISTANCE OUT OF ITS FY 2023 STIPEND FOR THE REVOLUTIONJ INITIATIVE FROM THE NJ HISTORIC COMMISSION. THE NONPROFIT MATCHED REVNJ FUNDS. THE PROJECT, ADMINISTERED BY CROSSROADS DBA REVNJ, WAS TO COMPETITIVELY SELECT AND CONTRACT WITH A TEAM OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE, MECHANICAL AND ENGINEERING, AND INTERPRETIVE CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE A PRESERVATION PLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE SITE, TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS OWNER IMPROVE VISITOR READINESS FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATION IN 2026. THE DRAFT PLAN WAS PRESENTED BY THE CONSULTANTS TO KEY NHA/REVNJ STAFF, NJ STATE PARKS/HISTORIC SITES STAFF, AND THE NONPROFIT'S BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 26, 2023 FOR CONSIDERATION. IN ADDITION, STAFF COORDINATED THE SECOND AND THIRD PHASES OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE PROJECT, BEGIN IN 2022. THE REMAINING 26 (OUT OF A TOTAL OF 39) INTERPRETIVE WAYSIDE PANELS FOR REVOLUTIONARY WAR HISTORIC SITES WERE MANUFACTURED AND INSTALLED.

    Expenses $60,836 · Revenue $111,510

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Carrie Fellows

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $149,758
    From this org
    $145,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,758
    Hours/week
    40

  • Sally Lane

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    20

  • Edward Allison

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Laura Crowley

    VICE CHAIR, FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Steve Ayscue

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Iris Michelle Delgado

    VICE CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Dale Florio

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jennifer Godoski

    CHAIR, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Seth Hahn

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Joshua Henne

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jeff Kaszerman

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Gail Lalla

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Michael Murphy

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Patrick Murrary

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Andrew Musick

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Tony Perry

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Henry Rinder

    CO-VICE CHAIR DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Gregory N Rogers

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Laura Szwak

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
17 October 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202502939349300000

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