2026-08-27T08:52:29-04:00 2025-12-31 010426847 COSTON & MCISAAC CPAS CHARTERED 38 RODICK ST BAR HARBOR ME 04609 990 2025-01-01 010215915 HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATION HANC 2076678671 PO BOX 1478 ELLSWORTH ME 04605 CHARLES ALEXANDER PRESIDENT 2076678671 2026-07-27 true MELINDA WORKMAN P00382707 2072889458 2026-07-27 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z THE WOODLAWN MUSEUM CHARLES ALEXANDER 34 LAUREL ST ELLSWORTH ME 04605 950059 false X WWW.WOODLAWNELLSWORTH.ORG X 1903 ME WOODLAWN NURTURES CURIOSITY AND A SENSE OF PLACE BY PROMOTING DOWNEASTMAINE'S CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. UNDER THE GOVERNANCE OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS, WOODLAWN OFFERS THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY AND BEYOND, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION ON A 180 ACRE HISTORIC ESTATE CONSISTING OF A HISTORIC HOUSE, A CARRIAGE EXHIBIT BUILDING, A FORMAL GARDEN, FIELDS, AND TRAILS. 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UNDER THE GOVERNANCE OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS, WOODLAWN OFFERS THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY AND BEYOND, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION ON A 180 ACRE HISTORIC ESTATE CONSISTING OF A HISTORIC HOUSE, A CARRIAGE EXHIBIT BUILDING, A FORMAL GARDEN, FIELDS, AND TRAILS. ANNUALLY, WOODLAWN EXCEEDS 20,000 PERSON VISITS TO THE GROUNDS AND OVER 1000 PEOPLE TOUR THE MUSEUM. YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE TWO MILES OF WALKING TRAILS WITH A SEASONAL STORY TRAIL FOR CHILDREN.OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CROQUET TOURNAMENTS, FAMILY FIELD DAYS, AFTERNOON TEAS, AND CRAFT MARKETS. IN WINTER, SLEDDING AND SKATING ARE POPULAR FREE ACTIVITIES WHEN THE WEATHER PERMITS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLIC LECTURES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, HOME SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, AND PUBLIC ART WORKSHOPS false false 629645 49792 PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC FACILITIES FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH OPTIONS FOR BOTH SELF DIRECTED AND GUIDED TOURS. A SPECIAL HANCOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FREE WEEKEND WRAPPED UP THE SEASON. THE TRAILS AND GROUNDS CONTINUE TO BE USED AND ENJOYED FREE OF CHARGE IN ALL SEASONS. WALKING PATHS THROUGH THE FORMER HAYFIELDS ATTRACTING VISITORS AND ADD A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE TO THE HISTORIC PROPERTY. CROQUET WAS AGAIN A SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT FOR MANY. SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED FAMILY FIELD DAY, AND FORESTRY FESTIVAL. A "SLED LIBRARY" WAS IMPLEMENTED SO THAT ANY FAMILY COULD COME AND ENJOY THAT WINTER ACTIVITY. THE SKATING POND ATTRACTED MANY ENTHUSIASTS. PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC FACILITIES FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH OPTIONS FOR SELF DIRECTED AND GUIDED TOURS. A SPECIAL HANCOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FREE WEEKEND WRAPPED UP THE SEASON. THE TRAILS AND GROUNDS CONTINUE TO BE USED AND ENJOYED FREE OF CHARGE IN ALL SEASONS. 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UNDER THE GOVERNANCE OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS, WOODLAWN OFFERS THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY AND BEYOND, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION ON A 180 ACRE HISTORIC ESTATE CONSISTING OF A HISTORIC HOUSE, A CARRIAGE EXHIBIT BUILDING, A FORMAL GARDEN, FIELDS, AND TRAILS. ANNUALLY, WOODLAWN EXCEEDS 20,000 PERSON VISITS TO THE GROUNDS AND OVER 1000 PEOPLE TOUR THE MUSEUM. YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE TWO MILES OF WALKING TRAILS WITH A SEASONAL STORY TRAIL FOR CHILDREN.OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CROQUET TOURNAMENTS, FAMILY FIELD DAYS, AFTERNOON TEAS, AND CRAFT MARKETS. IN WINTER, SLEDDING AND SKATING ARE POPULAR FREE ACTIVITIES WHEN THE WEATHER PERMITS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLIC LECTURES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, HOME SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, AND PUBLIC ART WORKSHOPS. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSES RETURNED TO WOODLAWN FOR ONSITE MUSEUM AND NATURE ACTIVITIES. THE TRAILS AND WOODS CONTINUE TO BE AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS PERFORM A VARIETY OF TASKS TO SUPPORT STAFF AND THE ORGANIZATION DURING PROGRAM EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS.VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE ESTIMATED AT 1500 HOURS ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC FACILITIES FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH OPTIONS FOR BOTH SELF DIRECTED AND GUIDED TOURS. A SPECIAL HANCOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FREE WEEKEND WRAPPED UP THE SEASON. THE TRAILS AND GROUNDS CONTINUE TO BE USED AND ENJOYED FREE OF CHARGE IN ALL SEASONS. WALKING PATHS THROUGH THE FORMER HAYFIELDS ATTRACTING VISITORS AND ADD A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE TO THE HISTORIC PROPERTY. CROQUET WAS AGAIN A SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT FOR MANY. SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED FAMILY FIELD DAY, AND FORESTRY FESTIVAL. A "SLED LIBRARY" WAS IMPLEMENTED SO THAT ANY FAMILY COULD COME AND ENJOY THAT WINTER ACTIVITY. THE SKATING POND ATTRACTED MANY ENTHUSIASTS. PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC FACILITIES FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH OPTIONS FOR SELF DIRECTED AND GUIDED TOURS. A SPECIAL HANCOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FREE WEEKEND WRAPPED UP THE SEASON. THE TRAILS AND GROUNDS CONTINUE TO BE USED AND ENJOYED FREE OF CHARGE IN ALL SEASONS. WALKING PATHS THROUGH THE FORMER HAYFIELDS ATTRACTING VISITORS AND ADD A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE TO THE HISTORIC PROPERTY. CROQUET WAS AGAIN A SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT FOR MANY. SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED FAMILY FIELD DAY, AND FORESTRY FESTIVAL. THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF EVENTS IN THE BARN BROUGHT OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, OTHER NON-PROFITS' PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY CELEBRATIONS. THE SKATING POND ATTRACTED MANY ENTHUSIASTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C TRUSTEES DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS AS THEY ARISE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE TRUSTEES REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE AGAINST STATED YEARLY GOALS. THE YEARLY COMPENSATION, AND ANY INCREASE, IS DETERMINED BY PERFORMANCE. THE NEW ENGLAND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY IS USED TO ENSURE THAT THE DIRECTOR'S TOTAL COMPENSATION IS WITHIN THE AVERAGE OF SIMILARLY SIZED MUSEUM'S IN NEW ENGLAND. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 COPIES OF ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OR THROUGH WRITTEN REQUEST.