2023-07-31T13:38:03-07:00 2022-12-31 161460600 BONN DIOGUARDI & RAY LLP 70 LINDEN OAKS ROCHESTER NY 14625 990 2022-01-01 270385022 FINGER LAKES CULTURAL & NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM FING 3155952200 3369 GUYANOGA RD BRANCHPORT NY 14418 NATALIE PAYNE Executive Dir. 2023-07-31 true NATALIE PAYNE 999009999 true Kenneth Bonn P00389724 5853819660 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z NATALIE PAYNE 3369 GUYANOGA RD BRANCHPORT NY 14418 611982 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. 17 16 7 30 0 3922004 524838 5097 25222 1365 21735 60557 3948836 611982 0 0 148095 213639 0 61834 258164 295333 406259 508972 3542577 103010 5918175 5994654 57075 36621 5861100 5958033 THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION AND CELEBRATE THE CULTURES AND ECOLOGY OF THE VAST FINGER LAKES REGION. false false 153978 The Finger Lakes Museum incurred the following costs throughout the year with consultants and work pertaining to its major capital project: 1) Architectural Consultant Final Construction Documents. 2) Exhibit/Experience Consultants Conceptual and design development work surrounding interior exhibits/experiences. Multiple site visits and community workshops were performed/led by these consultants. 3) Landscape Architecture Consultant Concept and design development and the start of construction documents for the Main Building Plaza design. 4) Site Civil Architecture Consultant Overall site planning and oversaw the preparation, presentation, and approvals with all necessary Town and County groups. All necessary infrastructure design and drawings were prepared for the organizations Bite One of the capital project construction. 5) Construction Management Consultant Secured and oversaw the work of the construction teams who began work on the Museums Bite One. 93447 25222 ) The Finger Lakes Museum maintains a strong presence in its immediate and regional communities. The organization receives significant support from volunteers and businesses from the area. The Museum Staff and Board of Trustees oversee the programming/experiences and operations throughout the year. The expenses incurred to maintain programs/experiences and its day-to-day operations include in-kind time/services and material donations along with staff wage expenses. 65000 ) The Museum completed a new outdoor Childrens Natural Playscape located next to the existing Creekside Center building. This Playscape is an additional asset to the Museums growing list of public and private opportunities offered at its 30-acre campus. The organizations Creekside Center is open to the public throughout the spring, summer, and fall months for a multitude of scheduled programs for the public to enjoy. Its 16-acre wetland wildlife preserve is also open for public access and guided walks 365 days a year. The Museums programs/experiences include: public and private paddling programs (sunset paddles, paddling lessons, paddling instructor certification classes, youth training classes, private paddles for families or school groups), school group excursions, fitness classes, musical performances, and community and private events accommodating all age groups. Over 600 individuals attended 40+ programs and events that happened throughout the 2022 season. The Museum also began work on the first piece of its large capital project titled Bite One. Bite One consisted of: installing infrastructure for a new Operations Building and the future Main Exhibit Building, site work for new Operations Building and Creekside Center Comfort Station, foundations and construction of Operations Building and Creekside Center Comfort Station. A significant amount of Bite One was achieved in 2022 and to be fully completed in 2023. 312425 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 17 16 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 75000 0 0 WILLIAM F GASKE CHAIR & SECY 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICIA REDDING Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAURIE BROCCOLO VICE CHAIR 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TIM SELLERS Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA SWIFT Treasurer 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAUL ALIOTO Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN HALSTEAD Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY KOTALIK VICE CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ALICE LOVEYS Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA DRESTE Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN MEISCH Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY MERVIS Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE CONNOLLY Trustee 2.00 0.00 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 ROLF A ZERGES PHD Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EDWARD PREMO CHAIR 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 75000 0 false false false 0 524838 78669 524838 Other Programs 110000 7950 7950 WATERFRONT PROGRAM 712190 17272 17272 25222 1365 1365 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Debt Forgiveness 15585 15585 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 44972 44972 60557 611982 85779 1365 0 0 0 0 75000 37500 18750 18750 0 138639 69319 34660 34660 0 0 0 0 0 9350 9350 0 0 0 44132 44132 2528 2528 6774 3386 2033 1355 0 0 3156 2524 316 316 1675 1675 0 2782 2782 659 659 0 81289 77355 3934 8020 4010 2005 2005 PROGRAM EXPENSES 108421 108421 Printing and Publications 9753 975 6827 1951 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 5236 5236 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 3447 3447 8111 4073 1241 2797 508972 312425 134713 61834 1706055 790849 50563 73486 1741378 1289358 34223 0 0 0 0 3493 4394 4502432 706578 2416686 3795854 0 0 0 6490 0 5918175 5994654 27478 28751 29597 7870 57075 36621 X 5838024 5925722 23076 32311 5861100 5958033 5918175 5994654 103010 -6077 X false true X true false X 331668 242183 212170 3889254 550060 5225335 0 0 331668 242183 212170 3889254 550060 5225335 0 5225335 0 0 22000 21633 60557 104190 5329525 0.98050 0.99130 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 132200 132200 3848002 618299 3229703 428096 47622 380474 94134 40657 53477 3795854 X 611982 611982 611982 508972 508972 508972 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 2019. 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, 2022 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, 2022 and 2021. VOLUNTEER HOURS 78669 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.