Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The

Organization Overview

Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The is located in Southwest Harbor, ME. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A51) the organization is classified as: Art Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $588.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND WORK OF WENDELL GILLEY, A PIONEER IN THE FIELD OF DECORATIVE BIRD CARVING. IT TEACHES THE ART OF BIRD CARVING AS WELL AS OTHER HANDS-ON CREATIVE PROGRAMS AND PRESENTS ART EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON PEOPLE, NATURE AND ART. THE MUSEUM ENDEAVORS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS, ENGAGEMENT IN ARTISTIC CREATIVITY, AND RESPECT AND CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ART EXHIBITIONS - THE WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM HAS REGULAR GALLERY HOURS MAY THROUGH MID-DECEMBER AND YEAR-ROUND TOURS FOR GROUPS. EVERY YEAR, IN ADDITION TO ROTATING EXHIBITIONS DRAWN FROM THE GROWING PERMANENT COLLECTION , THE MUSEUM MOUNTS AT LEAST ONE MAJOR, TEMPORARY EXHIBITION BRINGING ARTIFACTS FROM OTHER MUSEUMS AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS TO SOUTHWEST HARBOR. SEVERAL FREE ADMISSION DAYS ARE HOSTED ANNUALY BY THE MUSEUM TO ENCOURAGE ATTENDANCE REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC MEANS. IN ADDITION, ADMISSIONS FEES HAVE BEEN KEPT DOWN AND A LOW-COST MEMBERSHIP OPTION IS OFFERED AS WELL FOR THOSE WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS.


BIRD CARVING AND OTHER HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS - OUTSIDE OF VISITOR HOURS, THE MUSEUM BUILDING IS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT NO CHARGE. BIRD CARVING WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AND OTHER HANDS-ON CREATIVE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SESSIONS RANGE FROM 1 1/2 HOURS TO 10-WEEK SERIES OF 3-HOUR CLASSES TO MEMBERS, SCHOOL GROUPS, SENIOR GROUPS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. MUSEUM MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO MEMBERS' CARVING CLUB HELD WEEKLY NOVEMBER- APRIL, ENSURING REGULAR YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM.


NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS - NATURAL HISTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED YEAR-ROUND TO SCHOOL GROUPS, HOMESCHOOLERS, AND OTHER ADULT AND CHILDREN'S GROUPS. EXAMPLES OF CURRENTLY OFFERED PROGRAMS ARE OWL ECOLOGY, "MY CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD" STORYBOARD, AND "BUILD-A-BIRD." DURING MUSEUM VISITING HOURS, FILMS, PERSONAL TOURS AND CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS ARE REGULAR FEATURES. THE MUSEUM LIBRARY IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE WITH SPECIALIZED HISTORICAL RESOURCES AS WELL AS CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOCUSED ON BIRDS OF THE WORLD AND THE WORLD OF BIRD CARVING. A COLLECTION OF MOUNTED BIRDS IS MAINTAINED AS REFERENCE MATERIAL FOR ARTISTS AND NATURALISTS. THE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP STOCKS LOCAL BIRD CARVINGS, CARVING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES, ORIGINAL BLANKS, AND INSTRUCTION BOOKS, AS WELL AS BIRD-RELATED BOOKS, AUDIO-VISUAL GUIDES, BINOCULARS, AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO AVIAN AFICIONADOS. THE MUSEUM STAFF WORKS WITH SCHOOL TEACHERS, OTHER EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED TOURS AND WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sean C Charette
Museum Direc
$76,000
Paul F Haertel
Vice Preside
$0
Eleanor Tm Hoagland
Treasurer
$0
Tad Templeton
President
$0
Robin Vermylen
Secretary
$0
Antoinette Brewster
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$12,295
Fundraising events$7,560
Related organizations$0
Government grants $51,527
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$656,098
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $290,347
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$727,480
Total Program Service Revenue$26,250
Investment income $71,343
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $222,881
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,523
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $14,399
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,068,876

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wendell Gilley Museum Of Bird Carving The has recieved totaling $32,510.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Davis Family Foundation

Yarmouth, ME

PURPOSE: Collection Storage Expansion and Renovation

$20,500
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$12,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,268,259
Earnings$401,600
Admin Expense$44,312
Net Contributions$290,347
Other Expense$182,204
Ending Balance$4,733,690

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