2026-08-17T13:05:01-07:00 2025-09-30 010535888 Brantner Thibodeau & Assoc 674 Mt Hope Avenue Suite 1 Bangor ME 04401 990 2024-10-01 010211777 ABBE MUSEUM ABBE 2018014085 26 MOUNT DESERT ST BAR HARBOR ME 04609 JOHN BROWN DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 2078014085 2026-08-17 true true CRAIG S COSTELLO P00226885 2079473325 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ELIZABETH RICHARDS 26 MOUNT DESERT ST BAR HARBOR ME 04609 1140459 false X WWW.ABBEMUSEUM.ORG X 1926 ME Admissions:The Museum had over 10,000 visits at the downtown location. Visitorscome from most of the USA plus many foreign countries.Curatorial Services:The Museum serves as one of the only two federally recognizedrepositories of archaeological artifacts in the State of Maine. Inaddition, the Museum houses an extensive collection of historic andcontemporary Native American artwork and material culture which, inpart, forms the basis for public exhibitions that highlight furtherlearning about Wabanaki cultures.Education:The Museum provides educational programs to schools throughout Maine onsite and virtually. School programs address topics of Tribal selfgovernance, traditional relationships to the environment, archaeology,culture differences, trade economies, and stereotyping. The Museumprovides educational workshops and demonstrations for adults andchildren, and is an essential resource for helping teachers integrateWabanaki Studies into their learning.Memberships:The Museum offers seve 16 16 12 25 0 1279205 818125 108972 129033 145668 111154 36366 13404 1570211 1071716 0 0 608611 722886 0 183089 672362 889985 1280973 1612871 289238 -541155 5137555 4612071 475144 406847 4662411 4205224 To illuminate and advance greater understanding of and support forWabanaki Nations heritage, living cultures, and homelands. false false 1147261 792696 Operation of a contemporary museum primarily located in the heart ofdowntown Bar Harbor, Maine focusing on the understanding andappreciation of the State of Maines Native American heritage, culture,history, and archaeology. The Museums collections, exhibitions, andprograms focus on Native American traditions in Maine and explore thebroader Native American experience, past and present. The history andcultures of Maines Native American people, the Wabanaki, are showcasedthrough changing exhibitions, special events, collection management andeducational workshops for children and adults. Visitors find dynamicand stimulating exhibitions and activities interspersed with spaces forquiet reflection. In addition, the Abbe operates its historictrailside museum in Acadia National Park that is currently under 1147261 true true false false false false false true false true true false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 30 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false true true false true true false false false true true true false false false false false X X JOHN BROWN 2072883519 PO BOX 286 BAR HARBOR ME 04609 ELIZABETH RICHARDS Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 145621 0 0 ANDRES VERZOSA Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CAROLYN RAPKIEVIAN CO-CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ZEKE CROFTON-MACDONALD Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATT POLSTEIN Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN LOLAR Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH CISTONE Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NATALIE DANA LOLAR Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JULIA GRAY Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 NEWELL LEWEY President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW LEWIS Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA LORING Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEN PICTOU Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ELISSA SABATTIS Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH SOCKBESON Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK SOCTOMAH Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ISAAC ST JOHN Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 145621 1 false false false 0 16094 802031 21376 818125 ADMISSIONS 900099 112554 112554 PROGRAM FEES 900099 16479 16479 129033 60195 60195 0 0 7000 7000 7000 7000 50959 50959 50959 50959 0 0 75147 68743 6404 6404 0 1071716 253591 0 0 0 0 145621 85916 26212 33493 0 464695 268985 80689 115021 9538 6327 1900 1311 52417 35527 7589 9301 50615 29967 8716 11932 0 0 0 0 0 0 113052 54892 58140 20 24732 24671 61 49906 37952 11455 499 14903 3414 4737 6752 0 158288 158288 79553 28191 50178 1184 0 2191 1028 804 359 16481 16481 0 136900 136900 18278 16132 2146 OUTSIDE SERVICES 130498 120798 9700 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 66190 66190 ACQUISITIONS 51862 51862 DUES & FEES 6395 4985 1135 275 20756 15136 2678 2942 1612871 1147161 282621 183089 112562 40459 986206 623550 0 36243 18048 0 0 0 68492 54088 11305 7766 5358329 3293264 2201966 2065065 0 0 0 0 1720781 1803095 5137555 4612071 85780 41520 389364 365327 475144 406847 X 2282562 2483250 2379849 1721974 4662411 4205224 5137555 4612071 -541155 94924 -10956 X X false true X true false X 606824 257337 1205931 1279205 818125 4167422 0 0 606824 257337 1205931 1279205 818125 4167422 0 4167422 30573 34663 40550 58945 60195 224926 0 152154 111685 135324 138338 133437 670938 5063286 0.82310 0.76980 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X false 1720781 175114 92800 1803095 1495901 300733 75853 1720781 1631977 -135622 73054 1495901 1388065 30000 283153 69241 1631977 1369967 83797 65699 1388065 0.78000 0.22000 false false false 350000 350000 3938448 2454096 1484352 266198 259576 6622 803683 579592 224091 2065065 1803095 1071716 1071716 1071716 1612871 1612871 1612871 Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o The Museum serves as one of only two federally recognized repositories forarchaeological artifacts in the State of Maine. In addition, the Museumhouses an extensive collection of historic and contemporary NativeAmerican artwork and crafts, which, in part, forms the basis for publicexhibitions that highlight Native American cultures. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 General members have the authority to elect members to the Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, the Finance Committeein its role as audit oversight, and the Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Officers, directors, trustees, and all employees receive a copy of theethics policy, containing the conflict of interest policy, when they becomeaffiliated with the museum. The conflict of interest policy must be signedby all individuals. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Documents are available through Guidestar and upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.