Shelburne Museum Incorporated

“Draft of 990 is presented to the board of trustees for review prior to filing.”

“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 board of trustees does an annual review. Part of the review includes a survey with boardsource 360 where trustees and senior management contribute to the online review. The board also works with legal counsel to draft revised employment agreement.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

“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 2018 the museum had 87,448 visitors including 7,191 school children. 2018 special exhibitions included: sweet tooth, in the garden, new england now: landscapes, patty yoder rugs, puppets: world on a string, playing cowboy, mapping an uneven country: bird's eye view, crystal cawley and bench space. 2018 special programs include: programs for the visually impaired and those with alzheimer's disease and dementia; school partnerships with a local private nursery school, and public elementary, middle and high schools; a summer camp partnership with a performing arts organization; one symposium for adult learners; art making workshops for adults and children; jazz programming as part of national jazz appreciation month; a lecture series in partnership with other community organizations and not-for-profits; a conservation month talk; suites of adult programming in association with temporary exhibits; yoga classes in partnership with a local studio; numerous regular programs and special days for families; and school programs for students pre-k through college, as well as homeschool students, including significant underwriting of transportation for schools with high percentages (50% and more) of students on free and reduced lunch.”