← STAMFORD MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER INCORPORATED

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by STAMFORD MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER INCORPORATED.

Totals

Total revenue: $8,139,707
Total expenses: $5,139,996
Contributions and grants received: $5,714,990
Grants paid: $0
Program service revenue: $1,793,512
Investment income: $289,422
Other revenue: $341,783
Total assets, end of year: $22,454,383
Total liabilities, end of year: $6,321,171
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $16,133,212
Program services expenses (Part IX): $4,132,117
Management and general expenses: $467,189
Fundraising expenses: $540,690
Program service expenses (Part III): $4,132,117

Program services were 80.4% 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.

1b · Membership dues

$426,756
1c · Fundraising events

$120,645
1e · Government grants (contributions)

$4,353,809
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$813,780
1g · Noncash contributions included above

$14,000
2a · Program service revenue: Tuition & School

total $1,118,453 · related or exempt $1,118,453
2b · Program service revenue: Admissions & Community Events

total $504,831 · related or exempt $504,831
2c · Program service revenue: Workshops & Programs

total $170,228 · related or exempt $170,228
3 · Investment income

total $110,207 · excluded $110,207
6a · Gross rents

real property $297,418
6b · Less rental expenses

real property $25,687
6c · Rental income or loss

real property $271,731
6d · Net rental income or loss

total $271,731 · excluded $271,731
7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

securities $3,899,420
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

securities $3,720,205
7c · Gain or loss

securities $179,215
7d · Net gain or loss

total $179,215 · excluded $179,215
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$42,906
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$120,645
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$39,825
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total $3,081 · excluded $3,081
10a · Gross sales of inventory

$88,230
10b · Cost of goods sold

$34,932
10c · Net income from sales of inventory

total $53,298 · related or exempt $53,298
11a · Other revenue: Insurance Proceeds

total $13,673 · excluded $13,673
11e · Other revenue, total

$13,673

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $350,023 · program services $48,428 · management and general $143,812 · fundraising $157,783
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $2,224,383 · program services $1,974,332 · management and general $115,753 · fundraising $134,298
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $28,005 · program services $28,005
9 · Other employee benefits

total $165,852 · program services $137,050 · management and general $14,075 · fundraising $14,727
10 · Payroll taxes

total $196,049 · program services $154,942 · management and general $19,379 · fundraising $21,728
11b · Fees: legal

total $5,150 · fundraising $5,150
11c · Fees: accounting

total $45,245 · management and general $45,245
11f · Fees: investment management

total $18,484 · management and general $18,484
11g · Fees: other

total $155,996 · program services $125,557 · management and general $8,364 · fundraising $22,075
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $32,532 · program services $25,064 · management and general $247 · fundraising $7,221
13 · Office expenses

total $398,006 · program services $324,029 · management and general $26,839 · fundraising $47,138
14 · Information technology

total $110,607 · program services $79,113 · management and general $15,822 · fundraising $15,672
16 · Occupancy

total $169,112 · program services $117,022 · management and general $27,351 · fundraising $24,739
17 · Travel

total $30,655 · program services $28,706 · management and general $528 · fundraising $1,421
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

total $17,204 · program services $4,068 · management and general $6,100 · fundraising $7,036
20 · Interest

total $27 · management and general $27
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $529,111 · program services $468,883 · management and general $13,751 · fundraising $46,477
23 · Insurance

total $130,191 · program services $110,660 · management and general $2,606 · fundraising $16,925
24a · Other expenses: Repairs & Maintenance

total $280,870 · program services $255,778 · management and general $6,792 · fundraising $18,300
24b · Other expenses: Direct Exhibition Costs

total $164,847 · program services $164,847
24c · Other expenses: Farm & Animal Care

total $72,686 · program services $72,686
24d · Other expenses: Recruiting Expenses

total $14,961 · program services $12,947 · management and general $2,014

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $623,269 · end of year $368,857
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

beginning of year $767,195 · end of year $20,151
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $1,206,585 · end of year $402,027
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $57,758 · end of year $40,644
8 · Inventories for sale or use

beginning of year $28,634 · end of year $29,230
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $128,456 · end of year $109,572
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

$26,300,539
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

$8,556,600
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

beginning of year $9,027,182 · end of year $17,743,939
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $3,433,474 · end of year $3,739,963
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $1,781,675 · end of year $1,865,423
19 · Deferred revenue

beginning of year $413,000 · end of year $450,048
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

beginning of year $3,250 · end of year $5,700
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $4,000,000
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

beginning of year $8,909,638 · end of year $8,789,899
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

beginning of year $4,164,990 · end of year $7,343,313

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. (continued on Schedule O)We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, promote environmental stewardship, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibitions, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Preservation & interpretation of art, pop culture, the natural & agricultural sciences, & history.

Early Childhood EducationThe Art, Nature & Me Preschool is a State of Connecticut licensed childcare program for children 3-5 years old. The 38-week program provides children with firsthand learning about the natural world through access to the SM&NC site. Ninety-six children participated in Pre-School programs. Attendance during the school year and summer camp sessions resulted in over 19,000 visits throughout the year.

Expenses $1,071,655 · Revenue $974,631
Nature EducationSM&NC provides nature education to public and private schools as well as the general community. Programs focus on the environment, astronomy, botany, geology, animal life and Indian lore. The SM&NC site serves as a dynamic teaching tool, with its 80 acres of hardwood forest trails, varied habitats, a working farm, and observatory. Over 30,000 participants shared in these educational programs.

Expenses $817,732 · Revenue $376,107
Farm ProgramsThe SM&NC maintains a 16-acre working New England farm that is home to a variety of heritage breed farm animals. Heckscher farm is a tie to New England's agricultural past. This working farm allows visitors a unique look and interaction on the lessons of food production, animal care, and the inner-workings of a farm. Programs include a renowned Junior Curator program, various engaging school programs, summer camp, scout groups, and internships for students who aspire to learn about animal husbandry. Almost every visitor to the SM&NC tours the farm to experience this unique feature and variety of animals. Program attendance was well over 125,000 during the year.

Expenses $753,519 · Revenue $187,269
Other ProgramsSM&NC offers a wide range of festivals, art exhibitions and other attractions that complement its educational programming. Enhanced weekend festivals attracted over 7,000 visitors. Museum exhibitions attracted over 17,000 visitors. Visitors also came for the Farm Market, Corporate Volunteer Projects, Family Campouts and Nature's Playground; an outdoor play space constructed of natural materials showcasing crow's nests, slides, and woodland perches. During the year over 200,000 visitors enjoyed the diverse activities at the SM&NC.

Expenses $1,489,211 · Revenue $308,803

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

Douglas York

President

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3
Harry Day

President emeritis

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Karen M Kelly

1st Vice President

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3
Mary Fedeli

2nd Vice President

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3
Kathleen M DeCruze

Treasurer

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Daniel L Schwartz

Secretary

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Kate Bally

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Sarah Bull

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Maureen Cacace

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Colin Campbell

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Frank Cerasoli

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Lynn Villency Cohen

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Lynne Colatrella

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Tammy Felenstein

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Keith Friedman

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
J Todd Gambino

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Ellen Komar

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Jason C Putter

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Dr Pauline Rauh

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Jameson Riley

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Robert Stoddard

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Todd Wood

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Melissa H Mulrooney

CEO

Total calculated

$277,264

From this org

$251,268

From related orgs

$0

Other

$25,996

Hours/week

50

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$234,816

Bonus

$15,000

Other

$1,452

Deferred

$12,277

Nontaxable benefits

$13,719

Filer's total

$277,264
Margaret Baim

Director of Finance

Total calculated

$90,754

From this org

$77,650

From related orgs

$0

Other

$13,104

Hours/week

40
Kevin McAuliffe

Director of Operations

Total calculated

$120,441

From this org

$109,538

From related orgs

$0

Other

$10,903

Hours/week

40

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

3 · Compensation committee
3 · Compensation survey or study
3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 7: The organization's CEO, Director of Finance and Director of Operations each received a discretionary bonus in calendar year 2024, which is included in their reportable compensation, as reported in Schedule J, Part II, and Part VII, column (D).

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type: form_990
Tax year: 2024
Filed: 2 March 2026
IRS schema version: 2024v5.5
Source object: 202640619349300904

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