Shelburne Museum Incorporated

“The completed form 990 is reviewed by the chairman of the board and the treasurer in advance of filing. Copies are made available to all members of the board through email prior to filing the return.”

“All trustees are required to read the conflict of interest policy and sign disclosure forms annually. Members regularly excuse themselves from votes when there is a conflict.”

“The museum's board of trustees approves the director's compensation as well as approving the budget for payroll expenses each year. Data on industry salaries is collected periodically. Compensation is set based on review of these materials and is reasonable in light of the directors's duties and compared to other comparable museums across the country. The compensation of the director and other members of the museum management team is determined through the museum budgeting process.”

“The museum will mail either by u.s. Postal service or electronic mail to all who request copies.”

“The purpose of the shelburne museum is to enrich people's lives through art, history and culture. The mission is to broaden our audience, engage their curiosity and give them an extraordinary museum experience. This mission is accomplished using the following guiding principles: fulfilling the legacy of electra havemeyer webb; collecting art and artifacts of the highest artistic and historical merit; preserving, interpreting, and making broadly accessible the museum's collections; celebrating american ingenuity, creativity and crafsmanship; imparting a deeper understanding of new england's heritage; providing an educational and enjoyable experience for our audiences; assuming a special responsibility for serving vermonters; valuing the contribution of the museum's staff and volunteers; achieving the highest standards of professionalism.”

“Operation of a museum of art and americana including impressionist paintings, folk art, quilts, textiles, decorative arts, furniture, american paintings and 17th to 20th century artifacts. During 2014 the museum had 106,884 visitors including 6,928 school children. 2014 special exhibitions included: john bisbee: new blooms; in a new light: french impressionism; homefront & battlefield: quilts and context in the civil war; supercool glass; all-star quilts: the john wilmerding collection; natural beauties: jewelry from art nouveau to now 2014 special programs include: programs for the visually impaired and those with alzheimer's disease and related dementias; a four-day camp for esl and at risk students, a camp partnership with a performing arts organization, in addition to summer, winter and spring vacation camps; professional development afternoons for k-12 educators; two symposia for adult learners; art making workshops for adults and children; a month long celebration of jazz as a part of national jazz appreciation month; numerous regular programs and special days for families; and school programs for students pre-k through college, as well as homeschool students”

“Cost of goods sold 258,333 fundrasing expenses 18,578 cost of goods sold -258,333 fundraising expenses -18,578”