The Flagship Niagara League

Organization Overview

The Flagship Niagara League is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Flagship Niagara League employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Flagship Niagara League 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, Flagship Niagara League generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE FLAGSHIP NIAGARA LEAGUE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ERIE MARITIME MUSEUM, IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND DOCUMENT AND INTERPRET, THE U.S. BRIG NIAGARA AND ITS ROLE IN THE LAKE ERIE CAMPAIGNS OF THE WAR OF 1812 AND THE MARITIME CONTRIBUTIONS OF ERIE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PRESERVE ARTIFACTS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE FLAGSHIP NIAGARA, THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, THE WAR OF 1812 AND ERIE'S MARITIME HISTORY. THE LEAGUE PROVIDES GUIDES, FINANICAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE SHIP AND ERIE MARITIME MUSEUM TO PRESERVE THEM AS LIVING HISTORY EXHIBITS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. WHEN IN OTHER PORTS, THE FLAGSHIP NIAGARA ALSO HAS A MISSION TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN ERIE AND PENNSYLVANIA.


IN COOPERATION WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA HISTORIC AND MUSEUM COMMISSIONS (PHMC), THE LEAGUE SUPPORTS THE ERIE MARITIME MUSEUM'S PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THE FLAGSHIP NIAGARA'S SAILING PROGRAMS. THE ERIE MARITIME MUSEUM'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE FLAGSHIP NIAGARA AND THE WAR OF 1812 AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL ASPECTS OF ERIE'S MARITIME HISTORY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE REGULAR VISITATION BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC; GUIDED TOURS THROUGH THE MUSEUM AND SHIP WHEN IN PORT; PROGRAMS SUCH AS LECTURES, MUSICAL EVENTS AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS; SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENT AND TOUR GROUP NEEDS: AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS. THE FLAGSHIP NIAGARA'S SAILING PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT SAILING IN AN 1812 ERA WARSHIP, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE, HISTORY AND THE ARTS AND EDUCATE VISITORS ABOUT ERIE AND PENNSYLVANIA'S TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES. NIAGARA'S "LIVE ABOARD" PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE PARTICIPANTS HANDS-0N INSTRUCTION IN THE OPERATION AND SAILING OF A TWO MASTED EARLY 1800'S WARSHIP AND THE EXPERIENCE IS OFTEN UTILIZED BY ITS STUDENTS TO SECURE SEASONAL OR PERMANENT JOBS UPON SIMILAR SAILING VESSELS. THE NIAGARA'S HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CONSORTIUM PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN IMMENSE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO STUDY NOT ONLY SAILING, BUT ALSO PHYSICAL SCIENCE, HISTORY AND ARTS TOPICS-OFTEN FOR COLLEGE CREDITS. THE NIAGARA'S "DAY SAIL" PROGRAM (AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS SCHOOL GROUPS) IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON SQUARE RIGGED SAILING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS NIAGARA'S ROLE IN THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE AND THE WAR OF 1812. NIAGARA'S PORT VISITATION SCHEDULE ALLOWS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NIAGARA CREW TO EDUCATE VISITORS ON THE NIAGARA'S ROLE IN THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, THE WAR OF 1812 AND TO PROMOTE ERIE AND PENNSYLVANIA AS TOURIST DESTINATIONS. THE LEAGUE ADDED THE VESSEL LETTIE G. HOWARD TO ITS PROGRAMMING IN 2018 VIA A PROGRAMMATIC COLLABORATION WITH THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM. THE LETTIE G. HOWARD PROVIDES SAILING EXPERIENCES TO A BROADER AUDIENCE OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN AND HAS ALLOWED THE LEAGUE TO EXPAND ITS SAIL TRAINING AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO A BROADER GEOGRAPHICAL AREA.


AS PART OF ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION, THE LEAGUE OPERATES A MUSEUM STORE WHICH SELLS CLOTHING, BOOKS, AND OTHER ITEMS RELATING TO THE FLAGSHIP NIAGARA. ITEMS SOLD HELP GENERATE AWARENESS AND MAINTAIN INTEREST IN THE FLAGSHIP NIAGARA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Nick
President
$0
Richard Liebel
Secretary
$0
Michael Martin
Treasurer
$0
Joseph Zimmerman
Vice President
$0
Patrick Leary
Board Member
$0
Heather Mcbrier
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$12,825
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,092,231
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$127,985
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,233,041
Total Program Service Revenue$222,062
Investment income $6,723
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$29,762
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $52,807
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,486,616

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that The Flagship Niagara League has recieved totaling $150,821.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Erie Community Foundation

Erie, PA

PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS

$129,565
M J Surgala Tr

Erie, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS

$10,000
Vorsheck Family Foundation Inc

Weeki Wachee, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$6,000
Britton Family Foundation

Erie, PA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
Verizon Foundation

Basking Ridge, NJ

PURPOSE: MIP PAYOUT FOR 12/09/20

$108
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$94
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$327,001
Earnings$62,614
Admin Expense$5,498
Other Expense$16,900
Ending Balance$367,217

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