Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Organization Overview

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 10/2020, Kalmar Nyckel Foundation employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kalmar Nyckel Foundation 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 10/2020, Kalmar Nyckel Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 10/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE UNIQUE PROGRAMMING RELATED TO THE HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, MARITIME AND COMMERCIAL HERITAGE OF DELAWARE AND THE DELAWARE VALLEY USING THE TALL SHIP KALMAR NYCKEL AS A PLATFORM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE KALMAR NYCKEL IS A VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT BUILT, OWNS, AND OPERATES KALMAR NYCKEL, THE TALL SHIP OF DELAWARE. THE SHIP IS A FULL-SCALE REPLICA OF THE ORIGINAL SWEDISH MERCHANT SHIP CARRYING SOLDIERS AND COLONISTS WHO FOUNDED NEW SWEDEN IN 1638, ESTABLISHED FORT CHRISTINA AT "THE ROCKS, AND BEGAN THE FIRST PERMANENT EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY (PRESENT DAY WILMINGTON, DE). KALMAR NYCKEL IS A TREASURED STATE ICON AND HAS BECOME ONE OF THE REGION'S GREAT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, A FLOATING CLASSROOM AND INSPIRATIONAL PLATFORM FOR AN ARRAY OF SEA- AND LAND-BASED PROGRAMS THAT TYPICALLY REACHES MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES EACH YEAR. THE KALMAR NYCKEL FOUNDATION ALSO SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH IN AND BEYOND THE STATE OF DELAWARE.


THE KALMAR NYCKEL FOUNDATION DEVELOPS RELEVANT AND HIGH-IMPACT EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR BOTH SCHOOL-AGED (K-12) AND ADULT LEARNERS, AND WE DELIVER THEM IN MEANINGFUL WAYS THAT LEVERAGE OUR TALENTS AND RESOURCES WITH A NUMBER OF PARTNERS. WE CONTRIBUTE TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP IN THE AREA OF 17TH CENTURY COLONIAL, MARITIME, AND COMMERCIAL HISTORY. WE ALSO OPERATE THE COPELAND MARITIME CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND SHIP MAINTENANCE LOCATED AT THE FOUNDATION'S SHIPYARD TO FURTHER OUR MISSION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Johnson
Chairman
$0
John Morton
Treasurer
$0
Capt David Scott - Uscg Ret
Secretary
$0
Andrew T Cloud
President
$0
Robert Carter
Trustee
$0
Fred Hocker
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,168,922
Investment income $4
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $91,151
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $72,743
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,969
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,422,322

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Kalmar Nyckel Foundation has recieved totaling $127,675.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$42,560
$25,000
Wildwood Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: FOR MISSION SUPPORT

$20,000
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$16,386
Philadelphia Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
Kenny Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,800
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