Farmers Museum Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Farmers Museum Inc employed 147 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farmers Museum Inc 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, Farmers Museum Inc generated $4.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CULTIVATING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RURAL HERITAGE THAT HAS SHAPED AMERICAN CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSEUM-MUSEUM RECREATES LIFE ON THE EARLY NEW YORK FRONTIER
EDUCATION-NEW YORK HISTORY STUDIES
LIBRARY NEW YORK HISTORY RESEARCH
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Forbes Clark Director, Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
| Kevin Moore Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
| Gates Hawn Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
| Edward Stack Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
| Henry Weil Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
| David Bliss Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| The Clark Estates Inc Management Fees | 12/30/22 | $772,422 | 
| Rose & Kiernan Employee Insurance | 12/30/22 | $248,706 | 
| Tiaa-cref Pension | 12/30/22 | $134,869 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $32,600 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $675,167 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,500 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $707,767 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $659,844 | 
| Investment income | $211,019 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,271,235 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $4,849,865 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,250 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,250 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $975,145 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $140,591 | 
| Other employee benefits | $506,143 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $807,163 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $17,345 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $64,345 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $8,287 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $234,736 | 
| Insurance | $122,397 | 
| All other expenses | $244,590 | 
| Total functional expenses | $3,827,252 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,137,846 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $42,832 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,246,043 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,154,458 | 
| Investments—other securities | $55,719,435 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $82,300,614 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $370,216 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $137,585 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $507,801 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $71,559,996 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,232,817 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $82,300,614 |