Liabilities / Assets
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
75th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
9th percentile
Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
27th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 13.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
21st percentile
Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
6th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$11,268,721
Down $469,161 (-4.0%) from 2015
Net Assets
Down$10,629,320
Down $407,754 (-3.7%) from 2015
Liabilities
Down$639,401
Down $61,407 (-8.8%) from 2015
Revenue
Down$829,821
Down $691,983 (-45%) from 2015
Expenses
Up$1,089,198
Up $193,017 (+22%) from 2015
Net Income
Down-$259,377
Down $885,000 (-141%) from 2015
The mission of gore place is to preserve and promote the 1806 country estate of christopher and rebecca gore as a unique community resource that tells the story of early 19th century american life.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $6,875,267 | $6,487,845 | ▼ $387,422 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $4,309,421 | $4,326,868 | ▲ $17,447 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $412,966 | $309,967 | ▼ $102,999 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $83,860 | $102,410 | ▲ $18,550 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $34,890 | $22,875 | ▼ $12,015 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $18,434 | $18,756 | ▲ $322 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $3,044 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $11,737,882 | $11,268,721 | ▼ $469,161 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $579,308 | $579,308 | → $0 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $98,178 | $45,565 | ▼ $52,613 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $19,822 | $14,528 | ▼ $5,294 |
| Deferred Revenue | $3,500 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $700,808 | $639,401 | ▼ $61,407 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $6,334,071 | $6,023,926 | ▼ $310,145 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $2,735,472 | $2,637,863 | ▼ $97,609 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $1,967,531 | $1,967,531 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $11,037,074 | $10,629,320 | ▼ $407,754 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $11,737,882 | $11,268,721 | ▼ $469,161 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $4,221,432 | $610,844 | $4,832,276 |
| Equipment | $43,036 | $139,619 | $182,655 |
| Other Land Buildings | $37,800 | $88,164 | $125,964 |
| Land | $24,600 | - | $24,600 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $6,988,404 | - | ▲ $79,317 | $495,630 | $6,572,091 |
| 2014 | $5,420,473 | $2,740,063 | ▲ $179,704 | $1,351,836 | $6,988,404 |
| 2013 | $5,235,670 | - | ▲ $810,168 | $625,365 | $5,420,473 |
| 2012 | $5,174,973 | - | ▲ $510,337 | $449,640 | $5,235,670 |
| 2011 | $5,624,851 | $157 | ▲ $38,598 | $488,633 | $5,174,973 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Robertson | Executive Director | FT | $109,280 | $5,738 | $115,018 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James Hunnewell Jr | President |
| Electa Tritsch | Vice President |
| Linda Wiseman | Vice President |
| Deborah Gates | Assistant Treasurer |
| Pamela Swain | At-large |
| Catherine Ferrera | Governor |
| Daniel Quinn | Governor |
| Ed Howland | Governor |
| Elizabeth Hagopian | Governor |
| Fran Perry | Governor |
| George Tall | Governor |
| Helen Doggett-plante | Governor |
| Johanna Mcbrien | Governor |
| Karen Mcfarlan | Governor |
| Mark L Schmid | Governor |
| Peter Meek | Governor |
| Stewart Woodward | Governor |
| Susan Kearney | Governor |
| Tom Thaler | Governor |
| Virgina White | Governor |
| Thomas Kohler | Secretary |
| William Diercks | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegrone Construction Company | Construction | 273 NEWELL STREET, Pittsfield, MA 01201 | $997,806 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $561,042 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $528,156 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $136,259 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $198,109 | $107,819 | $68,917 | $374,845 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $147,257 | $798 | - | $148,055 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $52,113 | $52,113 | $104,226 |
| Insurance | $42,751 | - | - | $42,751 |
| Office Expenses | $8,921 | $28,258 | $4,290 | $41,469 |
| Payroll Taxes | $17,329 | $13,771 | $10,365 | $41,465 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $24,905 | - | $24,905 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $22,946 | - | $22,946 |
| Occupancy | $22,099 | - | - | $22,099 |
| Interest | - | $20,877 | - | $20,877 |
| Advertising | - | $14,633 | - | $14,633 |
| Other Expenses | $14,439 | - | - | $14,439 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $2,524 | $929 | $433 | $3,886 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $2,885 | $708 | $141 | $3,734 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $3,262 | - | $3,262 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $3,241 | - | $3,241 |
| Travel | $258 | - | - | $258 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $658,679 | $294,260 | $136,259 | $1,089,198 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,089,198 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $984,685 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $983,885 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $105,313 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $80,408 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $800 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $113,289 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $28,383 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Shearing Festival | $113,289 | $113,289 | $23,158 | $90,131 |
| Total Events | $113,289 | $113,289 | $28,383 | $84,906 |
“Any person or business may become an annual member of the society immediately upon payment of dues appropriate to the class of membership. The board of governors shall have the power to define the classes of membership and to fix the amount of dues and priveleges for each class.”
“At the annual meeting, the members have the right to nominate from the floor and also vote for a slate.”
“A copy of the 990 was given to the executive committee and the board of governors for review and approval prior to filing.”
“Annually the board is presented with the conflict of interest policy and board members are asked to sign if they have not done so. All new board members are required to sign the policy upon joining the board.”
“The executive director's compensation is reviewed annually by the board of governors as well as an annual comparison to regional associations salary survey.”
“The society makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”
“Volunteers provide event support, tours, research, expertise in project management, landscaping, farming and office assistance.”
“The process has not changed from the prior year.”
“The society has elected to not disclose donated collections under u.s. Gaap for collection items as they met all the following criteria: held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service rather than financial gain; protected, kept unencumbered, cared for, preserved; and subject to an organizational policy that requires the proceeds of items that are sold to be used to acquire other items for collections. The collections, which were acquired through purchases and contributions since the society's inception, are not recognized as assets on the accompanying statements of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as expenses in the year in which the items are acquired. Proceeds from insurance recoveries are reflected as revenue. The society has a de-accession program to sell items of its collections that do not meet the objectives of the society's overall mission. Under the policy, proceeds from sales of collections shall be placed in a fund restricted to purchase future collection items that meet the society's mission and goals. There were no significant sales of collections for the years ended june 30, 2016 and 2015.”
“The society's collections consist of furnishings and other accessories of the late 18th and early 19th century.”
“The society's board deisgnated endowments are used at the board's discretion. The term endowments represent cumulative earings and appreciation on permanent endowments that are restricted for: grounds, maintenance and acquisition of collection items and subject to the society's spending policy. The society uses the earnings on its permanent endowments in accordance with donor instructions or its spending policy.”
“Program event expenses reported net of revenue on financial statements -80,408.”
“Other loss reported on statement of revenue -800.”
“Other loss reported on statement of revenue 800.”
“Program event expenses reported net of revenue on financial statements 80,408.”
“The contributions reported for the immediate prior year represent amounts previously reported as unrestricted undesignated funds, which were reclassified to unrestricted board designated endowment funds in 2015.”
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| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | THE MISSION OF GORE PLACE IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE 1806 COUNTRY ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER AND REBECCA GORE AS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT TELLS THE STORY OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN LIFE. |
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | MUSEUM OPERATIONS - GORE PLACE SOCIETY IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT PRESERVES, RESTORES AND PROMOTES GORE PLACE, THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER AND REBECCA GORE AS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT TELLS THE STORY OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY AMERICA. GORE PLACE IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK WITH PARTICULAR SIGNIFICANCE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND AMERICAN LABOR HISTORY. THE MANSION HOUSES THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY BOSTON MADE FURNITURE IN A HISTORIC HOUSE. GORE PLACE IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS. THE GORE ESTATE HAS 50 ACRES OF LAWNS, GARDENS AND FARM FIELDS WITH A 1793 CARRIAGE HOUSE, AND 1806 MANSION, AND 1835 FARM MANAGER'S COTTAGE AND A SMALL FARM OF PERIOD BREEDS OF ANIMALS AND POULTRY. A YEAR-ROUND CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS INCLUDES DAY AND EVENING TOURS, EXHIBITS, LECTURES, DRAMAS, CONCERTS, CLASSROOM AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS BOTH IN THE MANSION AND ON THE FARM, PUBLICATIONS, WORKSHOPS, FARM GATHERINGS, FARM STAND, SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM AND FESTIVALS. THE LARGEST EVENT IS THE ANNUAL SHEEP SHEARING FESTIVAL IN APRIL. IN 2016, THE GORE PLACE SHEEPSHEARING FESTIVAL HAD 10,000 ATTENDEES. AN ESTIMATED 30,000 VISITORS USE THE ESTATE ANNUALLY FOR PROGRAMS AND RECREATION. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION - SINCE ITS FORMATION IN 1935, GORE PLACE SOCIETY HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE GORE ESTATE AND ITS COLLECTIONS. THE MANSION WAS DESIGNED BY REBECCA GORE AND FRENCH ARCHITECT JACQUES-GUILLAUME LEGRAND AFTER CHRISTOPHER GORE HAD COMPLETED DIPLOMATIC DUTY IN ENGLAND. THE 50-ROOM BRICK STRUCTURE IS THE OLDEST SURVIVING ELECTED GOVERNOR'S MANSION IN MASSACHUSETTS AND IT IS AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF AMERICAN NEOCLASSICAL (FEDERAL) ARCHITECTURE. THERE ARE HIGH CEILINGS, MARBLE FLOORS, OVAL ROOMS, CURVED DOORS AND MOLDINGS, A FULL-SPIRAL CANTILEVERED STAIRCASE AND LARGE WINDOWS. IN 2015, THE RELOCATION AND RESTORATION OF THE 1793 CARRIAGE HOUSE WAS COMPLETED. AN IMPORTANT PROGRAM OF RESEARCH TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND INTERPRET HOW THE GORES LIVED ON THE ESTATE CONTINUES AND IS USED TO GUIDE INTERPRETIVE PLANNING AND PROGRAMS. A MASTER LANDSCAPE PLAN AND A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE GORE PLACE FARM GUIDE FUTURE RESTORATION OF THE LANDSCAPE. YEAR ROUND EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION PROGRAMS AT GORE PLACE ATTRACT MORE THAN 15,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR. TOURS IN THE MANSION HAVE MULTI-SENSORY TOUCHABLE OBJECTS AND GUIDES WHO ARE TRAINED IN GIVING TOURS TO VISITORS WITH A VARIETY OF ABILITIES. THERE ARE ALSO COSTUMED GUIDED EVENING TOURS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE SEASONAL EXHIBITS AND LECTURES; SELF-GUIDED TAKE-A-WALK BACKPACKS FOR OUTDOOR NATURE EXPLORATION; AN OUTDOOR STORY TRAIL WITH ILLUSTRATED PAGES FROM A CHILD'S BOOK THAT CHANGES WITH THE SEASON AND A BOOK NOOK AND BENCHES TO ENCOURAGE READING; WINTER SNOWSHOEING. PRESCHOOL PLAY TIMES; AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY BOOK SALE; OUTDOOR SCAVENGER HUNTS; DRAMAS; WORKSHOPS; CONCERTS; TEAS. PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE A BIOGRAPHY OF THE GORES, THE HOUSE SERVANT'S DIRECTORY BY ROBERT ROBERTS WHO WAS BUTLER TO THE GORES, A DVD ON THE GORE STORY, A SELF-GUIDED OUTDOOR WALKING TOUR, AND SEVERAL SMALLER PUBLICATIONS ON THE GORE STORY. THE 50 ACRE GORE ESTATE IS MAINTAINED AS AN AGRARIAN LANDSCAPE AS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DURING THE GORE OCCUPANCY. THERE ARE PERIOD VARIETIES OF SHEEP, POULTRY AND PIGS AS WELL AS ORGANICALLY GROWN ROW CROPS AND DEMONSTRATION RAISED BEDS. VEGETABLES, EGGS AND MEAT ARE SOLD AT A FARM STAND ON SITE OR GIVEN TO A COMMUNITY KITCHEN. HORTICULTURE AND AGRICULTURE WORKSHOPS OFFER ADVICE AND INSTRUCTION FOR LOCAL GARDENERS WHILE CORN ROASTS, OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES AND WAGON RIDES ENCOURAGE VISITORS TO ENJOY THE OPEN SPACE AND ANIMALS. COMMUNITY GROUPS USE THE GROUNDS FOR PROGRAMS THAT REQUIRE OPEN LAND SUCH AS CUB SCOUT ROCKET DAY, ARCHERY LESSONS, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BARBECUE AND THE TRAVELING VIETNAM VETERANS MOVING MEMORIAL WALL. THE GORE PLACE FARM IS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVING MORE THAN 15,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR. |
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