2025-08-27T13:50:51-07:00 2024-12-31 161460600 BONN DIOGUARDI & RAY LLP 70 LINDEN OAKS ROCHESTER NY 14625 990 2024-01-01 270385022 FINGER LAKES CULTURAL & NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM FING 3155952200 3369 GUYANOGA RD BRANCHPORT NY 14418 NATALIE PAYNE Executive Dir. 2025-08-27 true true Kenneth Bonn P00389724 5853819660 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z NATALIE PAYNE 3369 GUYANOGA RD BRANCHPORT NY 14418 1229539 false X WWW.FINGERLAKESMUSEUM.ORG X 2009 NY THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION AND CELEBRATE THE CULTURES AND ECOLOGY OF THE VAST FINGER LAKES REGION. 19 18 7 30 0 5535433 1190225 24551 23595 -1189668 15719 0 4370316 1229539 0 0 237733 256161 0 72557 194014 590791 431747 846952 3938569 382587 10354817 12568543 444980 2265709 9909837 10302834 THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION AND CELEBRATE THE CULTURES AND ECOLOGY OF THE VAST FINGER LAKES REGION. false false 624196 23595 The Saunders Finger Lakes Museum maintains a strong presence in its immediate and regional communities. The organization receives significant support from volunteers, businesses, foundations, and private donors from across the Finger Lakes region. The Museum Staff and Board of Trustees oversee the programming/experiences, operations, capital fundraising, and the major construction project (new exhibit building) throughout the year. The expenses incurred are to build the new exhibit building, carry out new and maintain existing programs/experiences, enhance existing campus assets and amenities, and cover day-to-day operations and capital campaign work. The Saunders Finger Lakes Museum (SFLM) focused on the following efforts throughout 2024: capital project construction and consultants, programs/experiences, and campus assets. 1) Capital Project - Under the supervision of the construction management team, the new main exhibit building structure was erected with foundations, infrastructure, steel framing, roof, insulation and exterior weatherization, interior framing, and partial in-ground utilities. 2) Capital Project Consultants - a) Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering Consultants - finalized plaza features surrounding the new Exhibit building and developed full site plans for site entrances, walkways, parking, and landscaping. b) Exhibit Design Teams provided conceptual designs for phase 2 - Backscape work and supported the campaign efforts with graphics and videos showcasing the exhibits in the new exhibit building. c) Architectural Teams performed ongoing construction supervision to ensure structure was being built to the specifications outlined. Minimal change orders were issued during work performed in 2024. The SFLM installed a new, EZ Dock/Launch along the shore of Sugar Creek which runs through the museum's campus. This new EZ Dock features an easy-to-use ADA transfer bench and drive-through launch that allows people with disabilities, children, or seniors to feel confident in transferring into their watercraft independently and provides extra stability when launching and docking. This dock also has a curbing feature that provides a safe border around the dock edges for wheelchairs. This dock provided incredible ease for paddlers of all ages! The Museum also installed automatic locking systems at its Creekside restroom facilities with seasonal timed access from 7am7pm. This new feature ensured that the new public restrooms were consistently open when residents, visitors, and program participants needed them most. This approach made the new launch and overall facilities a sought after destination for individuals who enjoy paddling on their own time and with their own boats. Along with the enhancements at the Creekside Center, the Museum's main campus had on display its outdoor 11 Lakes exhibit (an exhibit highlighting key cultural and natural history stories from each of the 11 Finger Lakes), provided upgrades to the children's natural playscape and storywalk, and enhanced site landscaping. On the Museum's 16-acre wetland parcel, also known as the Townsend Grady Wildlife Preserve, the trails and boardwalk continued to be a draw and attraction for locals and guest to explore. The SFLM pursued securing a permit with the DEC looking to expand their dock at the lakeside octagon pavilion located at the southernmost tip of their wetland property. Those discussions are ongoing and final approval was still pending at the EOY 2024. The Museum's programs/experience throughout the 2024 year included: public and private paddling programs (sunset paddles, paddling lessons, paddling instructor certification classes, youth training classes, private paddles for families, scout, and school groups), school group excursions, fitness classes, musical performances, and community and private events accommodating all age groups. 624196 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 7 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 19 18 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false X NATALIE PAYNE 3155952200 3369 GUYANOGA RD BRANCHPORT NY 14418 NATALIE PAYNE Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 95000 0 0 WILLIAM F GASKE Secretary 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVE SWIFT Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAURIE BROCCOLO VICE CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DONALD BUDMEN Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA SWIFT Treasurer 12.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAUL ALIOTO Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EILEEN FEINMAN Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY KOTALIK VICE CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 NICOLE MAHONEY Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA DRESTE Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN HALSTEAD Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY MERVIS Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE CONNOLLY CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 FRED MCCOY Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HENRY MAUS Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK STASH Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PATTY REDDING Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM SCHOFF Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA BARONE Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TIM SELLERS Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 95000 0 false false false 0 150000 1040225 203186 1190225 Other Programs 110000 23595 23595 WATERFRONT PROGRAM 712190 23595 15719 15719 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1229539 23595 15719 0 0 0 0 95000 45430 24785 24785 0 150454 71944 39255 39255 0 0 10707 10707 0 0 7750 7750 0 0 0 10938 10938 2769 2769 8153 4076 2446 1631 0 0 0 0 0 147 147 0 0 84730 80590 4140 9788 4894 2447 2447 PROGRAM EXPENSES 214849 214849 BUILDING SUPPLIES & MAINTENANC 160550 112385 48165 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 70000 70000 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 6066 6066 15051 6552 4060 4439 846952 624196 150199 72557 122885 102247 172253 632919 4865587 3511578 3830 4185 0 0 0 0 3684 4039 8722931 432523 5161679 8290408 0 0 0 24899 23167 0 10354817 12568543 414980 187709 30000 2078000 444980 2265709 X 5851144 7111876 4058693 3190958 9909837 10302834 10354817 12568543 382587 10410 X false true X true false X 212170 3889254 550060 5559984 1213820 11425288 0 0 212170 3889254 550060 5559984 1213820 11425288 0 11425288 0 0 22000 21633 60557 19438 26129 149757 11575045 0.98710 0.99010 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 225200 225200 7776729 298120 7478609 558747 68483 490264 162255 65920 96335 8290408 X 1229539 1229539 1229539 846952 846952 846952 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization files income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction. The Organization is no longer subject to U.S. Federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2021. The Organization follows the provisions of uncertain tax positions as addressed in FASB Accounting Standards Codification 740-10-65-1. The Organization recognized no increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Organization has no tax position at December 31, 2024 for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. The Organization recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. No such interest or penalties were recognized during the periods presented. The Organization had no accruals for interest and penalties at December 31, 2024 and 2023. VOLUNTEER HOURS 188186 FURNITURE 15000 false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Board of Trustees has delegated audit functions to the Finance Committee, and the Finance Committee has the responsibility to review the Form 990 and all related schedules. The Finance Committee reports to the Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH IS GIVEN ANNUALLY TO ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO READ IT, SIGN IT, AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE COLLECTED BY THE SECRETARY AND REVIEWED BY THE CHAIR. IF A CONFLICT IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, IT IS REPORTED TO THE BOARD. IF THE INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT IS A TRUSTEE, HE OR SHE IS RECUSED FROM ANY DISCUSSION AND VOTE RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS REGARDING THE MUSEUM'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD CONSIDERS COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. THE BOARD'S DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS REGARDING THE MUSEUM'S KEY EMPLOYEES. NO OFFICER, OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RECEIVES COMPENSATION. THE BOARD CONSIDERS COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. THE BOARD'S DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE MUNUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERS REQUESTS TO VIEW ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION AND CELEBRATE THE CULTURES AND ECOLOGY OF THE VAST FINGER LAKES REGION. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO BE A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF THE CULTURAL AND NATURAL HISTORY OF THE FINGER LAKES REGION.