2024-01-19T15:03:45-06:00 2023-06-30 873231666 PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC 3001 Summer Street 5th Floor East Stamford CT 06905 990 2022-07-01 060653148 Stamford Museum & Nature Center Inc STAM 2039776521 39 Scofieldtown Road Stamford CT 06903 Melissa H Mulrooney CEO 2039776521 2024-01-19 1 Melissa Mulrooney XXX-XX-XXXX 1 Garrett M Higgins P00543209 2033232400 2024-01-19 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Melissa H Mulrooney 39 Scofieldtown Road Stamford CT 06903 5138242 0 X www.stamfordmuseum.org X 1939 CT Preservation & interpretation of art, pop culture, the natural & agricultural sciences, & history. 18 18 103 174 0 0 3427534 3138233 1429127 1469726 95741 101356 275344 301804 5227746 5011119 0 0 0 0 2513684 2838883 4000 0 600797 1929104 2136414 4446788 4975297 780958 35822 11412059 11783635 600985 769365 10811074 11014270 X The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. (continued on Schedule O)We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, promote environmental stewardship, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibitions, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site. 0 0 1018571 0 699375 Early Childhood EducationThe Art, Nature & Me Preschool is a State of Connecticut licensed childcare program for children 3-5 years old. The 38-week program provides children with firsthand learning about the natural world through access to the SM&NC site. Ninety-four children participated in Pre-School programs. Attendance during the school year and summer camp sessions resulted in over 15,000 visits throughout the year. 808548 0 303375 Nature EducationSM&NC provides nature education to public and private schools as well as the general community. Programs focus on the environment, astronomy, botany, geology, animal life and Indian lore. The SM&NC site serves as a dynamic teaching tool, with its 80 acres of hardwood forest trails, varied habitats, a working farm, and observatory. Nearly 30,000 participants shared in these educational programs. 738967 0 165753 Farm ProgramsThe SM&NC maintains a 16-acre working New England farm that is home to a variety of heritage breed farm animals. Heckscher farm is a tie to New England's agricultural past. This working farm allows visitors a unique look and interaction on the lessons of food production, animal care, and the inner-workings of a farm. Programs include a renowned Junior Curator program, various engaging school programs, summer camp, scout groups, and internships for students who aspire to learn about animal husbandry. Almost every visitor to the SM&NC tours the farm to experience this unique feature and variety of animals. Program attendance was well over 125,000 during the year. 1424019 0 351534 Other ProgramsSM&NC offers a wide range of festivals, art exhibitions and other attractions that complement its educational programming. Enhanced weekend festivals attracted nearly 9,000 visitors. Museum exhibitions attracted over 10,000 visitors. Visitors also came for the Farm Market, Corporate Volunteer Projects, Family Campouts and Nature's Playground; an outdoor play space constructed of natural materials showcasing crow's nests, slides, and woodland perches. During the year more than 195,000 visitors enjoyed the diverse activities at the SM&NC. 1424019 0 351534 3990105 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 58 0 103 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X Margaret Baim 2039776532 39 Scofieldtown Road Stamford CT 06903 Harry Day President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen M Kelly Vice President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathleen M DeCruze Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Daniel L Schwartz Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Maureen Cacace Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lynn Villency Cohen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lynne Colatrella Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Frank Cerasoli Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Fedeli Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tammy Felenstein Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 J Todd Gambino Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Caitlin Lievano Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stacy Bond Miller Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jason C Putter Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Pauline Rauh Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jameson Riley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Stoddard Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Douglas York Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Melissa H Mulrooney CEO 50.00 X 238457 0 22623 Margaret Baim Director of Finance 40.00 X 85306 0 16945 323763 0 39568 1 0 1 0 TSKP Studio LLC 146 Wyllys Street Suite 1-203 Hartford CT 06106 Achitectural Services 203427 1 420351 166092 1951290 600500 3138233 Tuition & School 611110 799251 799251 Admissions & Community 711110 439743 439743 Workshops & Programs 812900 230732 230732 1469726 87421 87421 318681 33133 285548 285548 285548 13935 0 13935 13935 13935 30350 166092 64405 -34055 -34055 79896 29585 50311 50311 5011119 1520037 0 352849 376738 54815 156807 165116 2023253 1819366 66510 137377 73316 70554 70 2692 175191 147855 9452 17884 190385 150424 16737 23224 27750 27750 171110 121403 7874 41833 41744 23215 174 18355 412496 331095 24793 56608 111836 76356 14620 20860 135807 96300 22117 17390 33985 30507 1048 2430 23352 5163 9021 9168 24 24 546394 486473 12403 47518 112817 95895 2256 14666 Repairs & Maintenance 309723 273331 10969 25423 Direct Exhibition Costs 110266 110266 Farm & Animal Care 76952 76952 Recruiting Expenses 22158 20135 1770 253 4975297 3990105 384395 600797 352348 362669 2185064 1432149 177497 122347 36601 43745 24395 31136 74940 72363 14215409 7559632 6377827 6655777 2183387 3063449 11412059 11783635 254218 396555 345267 370310 1500 2500 600985 769365 X 8925118 9935449 1885956 1078821 10811074 11014270 11412059 11783635 35822 167374 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 4185069 2197781 2781834 3427534 3138233 15730451 4185069 2197781 2781834 3427534 3138233 15730451 15730451 186971 216378 185616 304554 406102 1299621 4367 12337 10407 27111 17057183 6817501 0.92220 0.90050 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Miscellaneous - 2018 Amount: $ 4,367. 2019 Amount: $ 12,337. Insurance Proceeds - 2020 Amount: $ 10,407. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X 0 0 1 X 190000 190000 10777392 5473042 5304350 598979 401557 197422 2649038 1685033 964005 6655777 X 5211626 167374 33133 200507 5011119 0 5011119 5008430 33133 33133 4975297 0 4975297 Part III, Line 1a: Collection and Donated Objects: Collection items acquired either through purchase or donation are not capitalized. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets if purchased with unrestricted assets and as decreases in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets if purchased with donor-restricted assets. Contributions of collection items are not recognized in the statement of activities. Proceeds from de-accessions or insurance recoveries are reflected on the statement of activities based on the absence or existence and nature of donor-imposed restrictions. Part III, Line 4: The Collections of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center: The Stamford Museum & Nature Center's collection supports our mission to preserve and interpret art, history, and the natural and agricultural sciences through exhibitions, programming and collections management. The collection of 20,000 objects in five categories: American Art, Natural History, American History, Native American Art, and Connecticut Agriculture; includes works by sculptors Gutzon Borglum and Reuben Nakian, and works by Social Realists Soyer, Avery and Weber. Notable are the Porter Bird Study Skins; the Yale & Towne Antique Locks; the Shulman and Carse American Art; and the Eric and Bradley Native American collections. Part IV, Line 2b: The Organization holds security deposits in an escrow account. These deposits are returned once the facility use has expired. Part X, Line 2: The Museum recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Management has determined that The Museum had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition or disclosure. The Museum is no longer subject to examinations by the applicable tax jurisdictions for periods prior to 2020. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses reported in Part VIII Line 6b 33,133. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses reported in Part VIII Line 6b 33,133. An Evening with 165850 153250 12600 9047 30285 7852 6348 Bevs & Bites 16604 6854 9750 60 945 500 0 1 13988 5988 8000 653 7565 800 350 196442 166092 30350 9760 38795 9152 6698 64405 -34055 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Melissa H Mulrooney CEO 216194 0 20000 0 2263 0 11250 0 11373 0 261080 0 0 0 Part I, Line 7 The organization's CEO and Director of Finance each received a discretionary bonus in calendar year 2022, which is included in their reportable compensation, as reported in Schedule J, Part II, and Part VII, column (D). Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Museum has the following classes of members: Individual, Family, Grandparents, Family Plus, and Director's Circle, all having equal voting rights. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Board of Directors are elected by the members, with each member having one vote. Up to ten (10) Directors shall be elected at each annual meeting, depending on the number of directors whose terms are concluding. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm, in conjunction with the Director of Finance. Once the return is prepared, it is reviewed by the CEO, the Finance Committee and the Executive Committee. The return is then provided to the full Board of Directors for final review before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Museum has a conflict of interest policy in which each board member, officer, staff member, and volunteer receives a copy at the beginning of their term of service. They are required to review, sign and date the policy at that time, and then on an annual basis, disclosing any potential conflicts. The Board of Directors reviews any potential conflicts and makes the determination as to whether an actual conflict of interest exists. An interested person may make a presentation to the Board, but after the presentation, they must leave the meeting and cannot participate in any discussion or debate pertaining to the transaction. If necessary, the President of the Board may appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible in circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the Board will determine, by a majority vote of disinterested members, whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Museum's best interest. If the Board has reason to believe a person has failed to disclose a potential or actual conflict of interest, it informs the person of the basis for their belief and allows them an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If it is determined that the person failed to disclose a potential or actual conflict of interest, the Board will take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. The deliberations and decisions related to these matters are documented within the minutes of the applicable meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Museum has a process in place for evaluating the compensation package of its CEO which includes: 1. Review and approval by the Executive Committee comprised of independent members; 2. Use of comparable data obtained through a compensation study; 3. Contemporaneous documentation of the deliberations and decisions regarding the CEO's compensation package. The compensation for the Director of Finance of The Museum is reviewed as part of the annual evaluation process. The Director of Human Resources researches compensation rates for comparable positions and provides that information to the relevant decision-makers. Adjustments are then recommended by the CEO and approved by the Finance and HR Committee. This process was last undertaken in fiscal year 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Museum makes its Form 990 available for public inspection as required under Section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code. The return is available on GuideStar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and governing documents are available upon written request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Museum has a committee that is responsible for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.