Fruitlands Museums Inc.

“The sole member is the trustees of reservations. The member elects the board of directors.”

“The trustees of reservations, as sole member of the corporation shall elect the board of directors as provided in the by-laws.”

“Sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the organization's property requires the affirmative vote of the member.”

“A complete copy of the form 990 , except for schedule b, is provided to the board of directors for review prior to filing.”

“All board members are required to sign off on conflict of interest forms annually.”

“The organization does not provide compensation to its president or any of its officers. The organization's president and other officers receive compensation from the trustees, a related tax-exempt entity.”

“Organizational doocuments are made available upon request in writing or in person. The form 990 and audited financial statements are available on the massachusetts attorney general website. The form 990 can also be accessed at www.guidestar.org.”

“Fruitlands museum, located in harvard, ma, was founded in 1914 by preservationist, historian, author and collector clara endicott sears. Sears was a descendent of the peabodys and endicotts, winthrops and sears, and her family tree was rooted in boston. Fruitlands and her summer home, "the pergolas", served as impressive showpieces similar to edith wharton's the mount. Today, the museum is home to four collections rich in stories and perched on 210 majestic acres of meadows and woods. Fruitlands provides its thousands of visitors an opportunity to hike and commune with nature through exploration of its 2+ miles of woodland trails, learn about the lives of the transcendentalists through a visit to the fruitlands farm house, the site of a utopian experiment led by bronson alcott; a visit to the shaker museum; a stop in the native american gallery and a visit to the art gallery, in operation year-round, presenting innovative exhibits, a permanent exhibit of hudson river paintings and art inspired by both the contemporary issues and subjects covered in our permanent collection. Fruitlands is supported by the following core priorities and core values: community: fruitlands is a welcoming and accessible place with opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. We value our community and are eager to invite people to become a part of it. We are collaborative, inclusive in our reach and honest in our commitment to serving the changing needs of our audiences. Our landscape and programs inspire and nurture the creative spirit. We understand the connection of human beings to the land and to each other. Collections: the objects and the stories that bring our mission to life are found in our collections. We are committed to their preservation, interpretation and growth with an emphasis on our living collection; the land. Excellence: continuous improvement drives our efforts each day. We understand the highest standards in all areas of the work that we do and aim to exceed them. Sustainability: we actively work to ensure that all of the museum's resources are protected and maintained to ensure they are preserved for future generations. Innovation: our experiences will evoke curiosity in our audiences and inspire positive actions in our communities. We will maintain institutional curiosity to find solutions and build connections.”

“Net change in beneficial interest in trust 969,934. Endowment support appropriated for operations 465,317.”