Civic Intelligence

The Nature Museum at Grafton

EIN 03-0371400 • 501(c)3 • Grafton, VT

Profile

The museum provides educational opportunities to people of all ages by engaging people to learn about our local environment. Our programs and events are designed to inspire people to safeguard our region's resources for a sustainable future.

PO Box 38Grafton, VT 05146

www.nature-museum.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

73rd percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

68th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Up

$703,350

Up $79,031 (+13%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,564

Up $490 (+12%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$698,786

Up $78,541 (+13%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$388,013

Down $48,201 (-11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$309,472

Up $41,805 (+16%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$78,541

Down $90,006 (-53%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $340,346Liabilities 2011: $4,2362011Assets 2012: $328,683Liabilities 2012: $3,2302012Assets 2013: $366,162Liabilities 2013: $3,6602013Assets 2014: $405,470Liabilities 2014: $4,0112014Assets 2015: $416,640Liabilities 2015: $2702015Assets 2016: $337,841Liabilities 2016: $8232016Assets 2017: $365,446Liabilities 2017: $7,5492017Assets 2018: $403,208Liabilities 2018: $3,415Net Assets 2018: $399,7932018Assets 2019: $471,376Liabilities 2019: $1,205Net Assets 2019: $470,1712019Assets 2020: $444,765Liabilities 2020: $20,409Net Assets 2020: $424,3562020Assets 2021: $458,540Liabilities 2021: $2,762Net Assets 2021: $455,7782021Assets 2022: $432,708Liabilities 2022: $6,046Net Assets 2022: $426,6622022Assets 2023: $624,319Liabilities 2023: $4,074Net Assets 2023: $620,2452023Assets 2024: $703,350Liabilities 2024: $4,564Net Assets 2024: $698,7862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$703,350
Liabilities$4,564
Net Assets$698,786
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $144,346Expenses 2011: $157,042Net Income 2011: -$12,6962011Revenue 2012: $167,699Expenses 2012: $178,356Net Income 2012: -$10,6572012Revenue 2013: $174,966Expenses 2013: $137,917Net Income 2013: $37,0492013Revenue 2014: $184,008Expenses 2014: $148,812Net Income 2014: $35,1962014Revenue 2015: $171,995Expenses 2015: $160,558Net Income 2015: $11,4372015Revenue 2016: $89,111Expenses 2016: $160,212Net Income 2016: -$71,1012016Revenue 2017: $174,044Expenses 2017: $157,299Net Income 2017: $16,7452017Revenue 2018: $206,512Expenses 2018: $164,616Net Income 2018: $41,8962018Revenue 2019: $222,808Expenses 2019: $152,430Net Income 2019: $70,3782019Revenue 2020: $102,434Expenses 2020: $150,375Net Income 2020: -$47,9412020Revenue 2021: $204,431Expenses 2021: $174,792Net Income 2021: $29,6392021Revenue 2022: $243,660Expenses 2022: $271,205Net Income 2022: -$27,5452022Revenue 2023: $436,214Expenses 2023: $267,667Net Income 2023: $168,5472023Revenue 2024: $388,013Expenses 2024: $309,472Net Income 2024: $78,5412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$388,013
Expenses$309,472
Net Income$78,541
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$703,350
Liabilities
$4,564
Net assets
$698,786
Revenue
$388,013
Expenses
$309,472
Net income
$78,541
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.03$0.05$6.99$3.88$3.09$0.79
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.24$0.04$6.20$4.36$2.68$1.69
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.33$0.06$4.27$2.44$2.71$0.28
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.59$0.03$4.56$2.04$1.75$0.30
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.45$0.20$4.24$1.02$1.50$0.48
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.71$0.01$4.70$2.23$1.52$0.70
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.03$0.03$4.00$2.07$1.65$0.42
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.65$0.08$1.74$1.57$0.17
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.38$0.01$0.89$1.60$0.71
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.17$0.00$1.72$1.61$0.11
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.05$0.04$1.84$1.49$0.35
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.66$0.04$1.75$1.38$0.37
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.29$0.03$1.68$1.78$0.11
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.40$0.04$1.44$1.57$0.13
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2024 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2023 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jul 16, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$441,156
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Museum provides educational opportunities to people of all ages by engaging people to learn about our local environment. Our programs and events are designed to inspire people to safeguard our region's resources and natural history for a sustainable future.

The museum provides edcuational opportunities to people of all ages by engaging people to learn about our local environment. Our programs and events are designed to insprire people to safeguard our region's resources for a sustainable future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$352,348$379,217▲ $26,869
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$67,298$169,232▲ $101,934
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$13,062$75,870▲ $62,808
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$432,708$624,319▲ $191,611
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,046$4,074▼ $1,972
Total Liabilities$6,046$4,074▼ $1,972
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$275,342$451,013▲ $175,671
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$151,320$169,232▲ $17,912
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$426,662$620,245▲ $193,583
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$432,708$624,319▲ $191,611

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$342,913-$342,913
Leasehold Improvements$33,382$807$34,189
Buildings$2,922$434$3,356
Equipment-$1,319$1,319
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Laurie DanforthPresident
Leslie GoldmanVice President
Cheryl Charles PhDDirector
Kathleen J BryarDirector
Ken FinchDirector
Nia BlossomDirector
Paul SpectorDirector
Rick CowanDirector
Will DanforthTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$367,110
Program Service Revenue
$41,446
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$27,658
All Other Contributions
$367,110
Change in Net Assets
$168,547
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$199,442
Other Expenses$68,225
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$144,863$27,900-$172,763
Fees for Services Other$14,695--$14,695
Other Employee Benefits$11,501$2,603-$14,104
Payroll Taxes$10,757$1,818-$12,575
Office Expenses$11,045--$11,045
Occupancy$9,778--$9,778
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,092-$8,092
Information Technology$3,270--$3,270
Insurance$2,972--$2,972
Other Expenses$2,669--$2,669
Advertising$1,922--$1,922
Depreciation Depletion$944--$944
All Other Expenses$180--$180
Total Functional Expenses$227,254$40,413$0$267,667
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$25,625
Fundraising Direct Expenses$4,942
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Special Event$25,625$25,625$4,942$20,683
Total Events$25,625$25,625$4,942$20,683
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Laurie Danforth, president, and Will Danforth, treasurer are married.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Nature Museum at Grafton
EIN
03-0371400
Phone
8028432111
Address
PO Box 38, Grafton, VT 05146

Signing Officer

Name
Laurie Danforth
Title
President
Phone
8028432111
Signed
2024-07-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laurie Danforth
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
13

Preparer

Firm
Katherine Benson CPA PLLC
Address
PO Box 29, Chester, VT 05143
Preparer
Katherine Benson
Phone
8028759696
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Laurie Danforth, president, and Will Danforth, treasurer are married.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No review was or will be conducted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2No documents available to the public.
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