Nonprofit · EIN 39-1128473
WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC
Tax-exempt · MANITOWOC, WI 54220
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,482,867 | $1,417,481 | $65,386 | $5,265,641 | $413,280 | $4,852,361 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,298,223 | $1,465,846 | -$167,623 | $5,210,439 | $485,936 | $4,724,503 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $617,327
- of which government grants
- $78,085
- Membership dues
- $55,987
- Program service revenue
- $610,857
- Investment income
- $95,447
- Net rental income
- $33,447
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $51,768
- Net income from fundraising events
- $617
- Net income from gaming
- $1,292
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $122,131
- Other revenue
- $159,236
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $124,233
- Other salaries and wages
- $522,067
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $776,505
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $35,815
- Occupancy
- $78,484
- Travel
- $2,864
- Depreciation
- $192,028
- Program services (functional)
- $727,227
- Management and general (functional)
- $571,329
- Fundraising (functional)
- $118,925
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,210,439
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,265,641
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $413,280
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,852,361
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,040,610
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,701,398
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,150,963
- Gross unrelated business income
- $28,116
- Gross receipts
- $1,595,178
- Employees
- 43
- Volunteers
- 85
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN CULLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,059 | $9,392 |
| CATHERINE GREEN | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $40,218 | $2,564 |
| RICH LARSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOGAN ROONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GRIESBACH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SABEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN GIFFELS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FERGUSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM GRAGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL HASSEMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW DUNBAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SCHNEIDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE ZASTROW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY GREEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,596 | $5,574 |
| JAMIE ZASTROW | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MCTIGUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH LARSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOGAN ROONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY CLUSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CORNWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON RING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DUDEK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA ABLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET HEFFERNAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GRIESBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SABEL | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN NICHOLS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 75 MARITIME DR, MANITOWOC, WI 54220-6823
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEFF SABEL, 75 MARITIME DRIVE, MANITOWOC, WI 54220
- Signed the 990
- JEFF SABEL, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (920) 684-0218
- Website
- WWW.WISCONSINMARITIME.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM CONNECTS ALL PEOPLE WITH WISCONSIN'S WATERWAYS, BY ENGAGING AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT WISCONSIN'S MARITIME HISTORY, WISCONSIN'S WORLD WAR II SUBMARINES, USS COBIA, AND THE GREAT LAKES. THE WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM SHARES THIS RICH HERITAGE BY COLLECTING AND PRESERVING ARTIFACTS AND ARCHIVAL MATERIALS, CREATING INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, PROMOTING RESEARCH, AND PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. A FORUM FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE GREAT LAKES, THIS PRIVATELY FUNDED MUSEUM IS ONE OF THE LEADING MARITIME MUSEUMS ON THE GREAT LAKES.
Program accomplishments
- THE WMM COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT WAS BUSY IN 2024. STANDING BI-MONTHLY COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS TOOK PLACE AND NUMEROUS ARTIFACTS WERE ACCEPTED INTO THE PERMANENT COLLECTION. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BUILDING RENOVATIONS AT THE MUSEUM'S MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER CONTINUE, WITH OVER $500,000 INVESTED THUS FAR. IN THE YEARS TO COME, THIS CENTER WILL HOUSE A MUSEUM-QUALITY STORAGE FACILITY, CONSERVATION LAB, TEACHING SPACE, AND BOAT RESTORATION LAB, AND ENHANCED MUSEUM BEHIND THE SCENES RESPONSIBILITIES. PARTNERSHIPS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ARE INCREASING ALONG WITH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO COMPLETE THE RENOVATION PHASES OF THE 25,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY. SEVERAL NEW AND UPDATED EXHIBITS WERE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN 2024 USING ARTIFACTS FROM THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION, ALONG WITH LOANED OBJECTS. THESE TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EXHIBITS INCLUDED: WISCONSIN'S SHIPWRECK COASTS, TURNING THE TIDE OF WWII, WATER DANCE: PLEIN AIR ART, ICEBOATING: A WISCONSIN TRADITION, TINY ART SHOW.Expenses $522,756 · revenue $506,687
- IN-PERSON MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS SAW STRONG DEMAND IN 2024, SERVING 3,137 YOUTH AND ADULTS FROM ACROSS WISCONSIN AND THE MIDWEST. INFORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS WERE ALSO IN HIGH DEMAND WITH OUR GROUP OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS, THURSDAY "THINK N' DRINK" SERIES, DIVE INTO THE ARCHIVES, AND ADULT GROUP TOURS REACHED 6,097 PEOPLE. OUTREACH EVENTS INCREASED OVER 2023 AND REACHED 6,543 PEOPLE WITH DIRECT INTERACTIONS. IN TOTAL, OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS REACHED A TOTAL OF 16,587 YOUTH AND ADULTS, NEARLY 2,000 MORE PEOPLE THAN 2023.Expenses $20,875 · revenue $20,233
- 2024 WAS A BIG YEAR FOR USS COBIA TO BEGIN THE PREPARATION OF THE SUBMARINE FOR DRY DOCKING IN STURGEON BAY. THE MUSEUM STAFF, COBIA COMMITTEE, AND VOLUNTEERS MET REGULARLY TO PLAN THE RESTORATION OF THE SUBMARINE IN DRY DOCK AT FINCANTIERI BAY SHIPBUILDING IN STURGEON BAY IN SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2025. THE OVERNIGHT PROGRAM ABOARD COBIA CONTINUES TO GROW, PARTICULAR WITH THE SUBBNB PROGRAM. IN TOTAL, 3,035 YOUTH AND ADULTS EXPERIENCED FIRST HAND WHAT IT IS LIKE TO SLEEP ON A WWII SUBMARINE. APPROXIMATELY 30,000 PEOPLE ACCESSED OUR DAILY TOURS THROUGH THE SUBMARINE IN 2024.Expenses $183,596 · revenue $177,952
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1128473
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,265,641
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,595,178
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,482,867 | $1,417,481 | $5,265,641 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,298,223 | $1,465,846 | $5,210,439 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,334,342 | $1,360,811 | $5,237,314 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-1128473).
Questions about WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC is 39-1128473.
- Is WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JEFF SABEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,059 (KEVIN CULLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,482,867, expenses of $1,417,481 and total assets of $5,265,641 at year end.
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