The Flagship Niagara League
- Assets
- $891.9k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Founding
- 08/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-1422309
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.
Form
990
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Martin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Nick President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Richard Liebel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Zimmerman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Konzel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Vahey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $630,508 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,464 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,946 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,949 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,467 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,349 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,241 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,394 |
| Office expenses | $26,540 |
| Information technology | $14,919 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $81,793 |
| 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 | $5,814 |
| Insurance | $203,086 |
| All other expenses | $26,422 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,705,325 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $118,107 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $320,736 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $44,488 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,726 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,646 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $367,217 |
| Total assets | $891,920 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $254,431 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $21,936 |
| 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 | $252,027 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $528,394 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,928 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $350,598 |
| 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 | $891,920 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that The Flagship Niagara League has recieved totaling $150,821.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $327,001 |
| Earnings | $62,614 |
| Admin Expense | $5,498 |
| Other Expense | $16,900 |
| Ending Balance | $367,217 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hamilton-Madison House Inc New York, NY | $11,830,050 | $17,173,913 |
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Inc Buffalo, NY | $5,280,478 | $5,712,316 |
New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $20,181,669 | $5,556,998 |
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $29,519,223 | $5,864,620 |
Ohio Historical Society Foundation Columbus, OH | $22,693,832 | $2,410,812 |
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum Doylestown, PA | $25,757,784 | $3,151,386 |
Galvan Initiatives Foundation New York, NY | $45,061,487 | $6,375,160 |
Historic Annapolis Inc Annapolis, MD | $11,216,187 | $4,170,932 |
Lake George Association Inc Lake George, NY | $20,500,954 | $6,877,319 |
Lancasterhistory Org Lancaster, PA | $21,295,803 | $1,939,476 |
Royal Oak Foundation Inc New York, NY | $7,446,621 | $2,765,681 |
Partners For Sacred Places Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,285,974 | $2,628,300 |