Friends Of Hildene Inc

Organization Overview

Friends Of Hildene Inc is located in Manchester, VT. The organization was established in 1976. 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, Friends Of Hildene Inc employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Hildene 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, Friends Of Hildene Inc generated $5.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS OF HILDENE, INC. IS "VALUES INTO ACTION". OUR CORE VALUES ARE "INTEGRITY, PERSEVERENCE, AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY". OUR KEY ACTIONS ARE "PRESERVATION, LAND CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND CIVIL CIVIC DISCOURSE".

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EACH YEAR HILDENE'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WELCOME THOUSANDS OF GUESTS TO THE LINCOLN HOME, GROUNDS AND WALKING TRAILS. HILDENE'S OPEN LAND AND RESTORED BUILDINGS BEST SERVE THE PUBLIC AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE, AND AS A MEMORIAL TO THE LINCOLN FAMILY.


HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF 412 ACRES AND FOURTEEN HISTORIC BUILDINGS, INCLUDING A FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT EMPHASIZES SUSTAINABILITY OVER SHORT-TERM PROFIT, SUCH AS REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES AND SELECTIVE CUTTING TO ENSURE THE LONGER-TERM GOAL OF HIGHER QUALITY, AESTHETICALLY PLEASING VERMONT FOREST. TREES ARE HARVESTED AND RUN THROUGH A PORTABLE SAW MILL TO PRODUCE LUMBER TO CONSTRUCT BUILDINGS. CUT WOOD IS ALSO USED TO FEED WOOD-BURNING FURNACES TO EFFICIENTLY HEAT MANY OF THE BUILDINGS.


PUBLIC EDUCATION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE HILDENE MISSION, INCLUDING A LINCOLN LECTURE SERIES, A LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER, A LINCOLN ESSAY COMPETITION, BOOK PUBLISHING, THE ROWLAND AGRICULTURAL CENTER AT WHICH STAFF MILKS GOATS AND MAKES CHEESE, PLUS A SECOND AGRICULTURAL OPERATION AT DENE FARM WITH ALPACAS, CATTLE, PIGS, SHEEP, CHICKENS AND RABBITS, A COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL INVOLVING DOZENS OF STUDENTS TAKING CLASSES AT DENE FARM EVERY DAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND THE LOWERRE FAMILY YOUTH EDUCATION CENTER WHICH IS HOME TO CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT TEACH HISTORY, NATURAL SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Keefe
President
$90,000
Paul Lowerre
Vice Chair
$0
John Mcinerney
Treasurer
$0
Ken Moriarty
Chair
$0
Margaret Cating
Secretary
$0
Robert Cowles
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$100,584
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $678,882
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,288,942
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $137,062
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,068,408
Total Program Service Revenue$765,661
Investment income $61,469
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $240,642
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $4,995
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$8,200
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $160,005
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,299,027

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Friends Of Hildene Inc has recieved totaling $51,464.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
W James And Jane K Truettner Foundation

Crested Butte, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Harry C Lichman Tua

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$23,464
Tuw Harry C Lichman

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$2,000
Fowler Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: RESTORATION OF MAIN HOUSE

$1,000
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