Liabilities / Assets
81st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.
The Waterfront Museum
990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 11-3569896
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.35x
Liabilities / Revenue
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
34th percentile
Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
86th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 51.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
27th percentile
Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
23rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$633,755
Down $36,768 (-5.5%) from 2022
Net Assets
Down$409,417
Down $10,899 (-2.6%) from 2022
Liabilities
Down$224,338
Down $25,869 (-10%) from 2022
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$176,745
Down $34,588 (-16%) from 2022
Expenses
Up$187,644
Up $31,863 (+20%) from 2022
Net Income
Down-$10,899
Down $66,451 (-120%) from 2022
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
- Signed
- Mar 28, 2024
- Return Version
- 2023v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $176,745
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To provide waterfront access and promote historic preservation.
To provide arts and education programs, waterfront access and promote historic preservation
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments Other Securities | $261,216 | $267,686 | ▲ $6,470 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $100,826 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $111,076 | $71,608 | ▼ $39,468 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $97,925 | $37,665 | ▼ $60,260 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $15,000 | - | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $1,233 | $853 | ▼ $380 |
| Accounts Receivable | $5,240 | $640 | ▼ $4,600 |
| Total Assets | $670,523 | $633,755 | ▼ $36,768 |
| Other Assets Total | $178,833 | $154,477 | ▼ $24,356 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $243,333 | $218,977 | ▼ $24,356 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $6,874 | $5,361 | ▼ $1,513 |
| Total Liabilities | $250,207 | $224,338 | ▼ $25,869 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $420,316 | $409,417 | ▼ $10,899 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $420,316 | $409,417 | ▼ $10,899 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $670,523 | $633,755 | ▼ $36,768 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $71,110 | $772,377 | $843,487 |
| Equipment | $498 | $6,293 | $6,791 |
| Land | $0 | - | - |
| Other Assets Org | $154,477 | - | - |
| Other Securities | $267,686 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Sharps | President | FT | $90,940 | $90,940 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Annik La Farge | Board Chair/secretary |
| GREG O'CONNELL | Board Member |
| Howard Weber Esquire | Board Member |
| James Kenna | Board Member |
| Jayne K Smith | Board Member |
| Rebecca Chace | Board Member |
| Niel Isbrandtsen | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $119,337
- Program Service Revenue
- $50,013
- Investment Income
- $7,305
- Other Revenue
- $90
- All Other Contributions
- $50,377
- Change in Net Assets
- $-10,899
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $141,058 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $46,586 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $11,056 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $32,513 | $6,096 | $2,032 | $40,641 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $31,574 | $5,921 | $1,973 | $39,468 |
| Fees for Services Other | $28,453 | $4,855 | $2,240 | $35,548 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $17,501 | $14,000 | $3,499 | $35,000 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $7,872 | $0 | $0 | $7,872 |
| Insurance | $4,616 | $2,546 | $637 | $7,799 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | $4,500 |
| All Other Expenses | $305 | $3,815 | $42 | $4,162 |
| Payroll Taxes | $2,198 | $1,213 | $303 | $3,714 |
| Advertising | $1,178 | $0 | $0 | $1,178 |
| Other Expenses | $0 | $0 | $330 | $330 |
| Travel | $0 | $111 | $0 | $111 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $130,032 | $46,556 | $11,056 | $187,644 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lease Liabilities | $154,477 |
| Due to Related Party | $64,500 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Waterfront Museum
- EIN
- 11-3569896
- Phone
- 7186244719
- Address
- 290 CONOVER STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Signing Officer
- Name
- David Sharps
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 7186244719
- Signed
- 2024-03-28
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- David Sharps
- Formed
- 2000
- Legal Domicile
- Ny
- Voting Board Members
- 8
- Independent Board Members
- 7
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 35
Preparer
- Firm
- Rich and Bander Llp
- Address
- 79 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016
- Preparer
- Jonathan a Bander
- Phone
- 2126842470
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Pt VI, Line 11B
“The form 990 has been reviewed by the board treasurer.”
Pt VI, Line 12C
“All board members are required on an annual basis to sign a written conflict of interest policy.”
Pt VI, Line 19
“Information is made available upon request of an individual or institution.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Artistic fees 1028. 1028. 0. 0.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Instructor/interpreter 18750. 18750. 0. 0.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Technical/production 6450. 6450. 0. 0.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Other consulting fees 9320. 2225. 4855. 2240.”
Financial Statement Notes
Pt III, Line 1A
“In accordance with industry practice, the museum's collections of printed and manuscript materials, maps, photographs, paintings, artifacts and other items relevant to waterfront history are not capitalized and recognized as assets on the statement of financial position. The museum holds its collections for public exhibition, education, and research rather than for financial gain. It protects, cares for, preserves, and keeps its collections unencumbered, subject to a policy that requires proceeds from sales of collection items to be used to purchase additional collection items.”
Pt III, Line 4
“The museum's collections consists of printed and manuscript materials, maps,photographs, motion picture films, video and media of oral histories, paintings, artifacts and other items which have been created or used in new york harbors, or are otherwise relevant to waterfront history. The purpose of the collection is to reflect the broadest interpretation of waterfront history, new york harbors' commerce and commuting routes, and its historic preservation; to support both public programs and education; to serve as a resource for other institutions; and, to serve as a basis for the promotion and historic preservation of new york harbors.”
Pt X, Line 2
“The museum has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of december 31, 2023, the museum does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary.”
Pt III, Line 1A
“In accordance with industry practice, the museum's collections of printed and manuscript materials, maps, paintings, artifacts, and other items relevant to waterfront are not capitalized and recognized as assets on the statement of financial position. The museum holds the colelctions for public exhibition, education, and research rather than for financial gain. It protects, cares for, preserves, and keeps its collections unecumbered, sunject to a policy that requires proceeds from sales of colelction items to be used to purchase additional collection items.”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDUSTRY PRACTICE, THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS OF PRINTED AND MANUSCRIPT MATERIALS, MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS, PAINTINGS, ARTIFACTS AND OTHER ITEMS RELEVANT TO WATERFRONT HISTORY ARE NOT CAPITALIZED AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSETS ON THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. THE MUSEUM HOLDS ITS COLLECTIONS FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH RATHER THAN FOR FINANCIAL GAIN. IT PROTECTS, CARES FOR, PRESERVES, AND KEEPS ITS COLLECTIONS UNENCUMBERED, SUBJECT TO A POLICY THAT REQUIRES PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF COLLECTION ITEMS TO BE USED TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL COLLECTION ITEMS. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS CONSISTS OF PRINTED AND MANUSCRIPT MATERIALS, MAPS,PHOTOGRAPHS, MOTION PICTURE FILMS, VIDEO AND MEDIA OF ORAL HISTORIES, PAINTINGS, ARTIFACTS AND OTHER ITEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN CREATED OR USED IN NEW YORK HARBORS, OR ARE OTHERWISE RELEVANT TO WATERFRONT HISTORY. THE PURPOSE OF THE COLLECTION IS TO REFLECT THE BROADEST INTERPRETATION OF WATERFRONT HISTORY, NEW YORK HARBORS' COMMERCE AND COMMUTING ROUTES, AND ITS HISTORIC PRESERVATION; TO SUPPORT BOTH PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION; TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR OTHER INSTITUTIONS; AND, TO SERVE AS A BASIS FOR THE PROMOTION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF NEW YORK HARBORS. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE MUSEUM HAS EVALUATED ITS CURRENT TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023, THE MUSEUM DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A RESERVE WOULD BE NECESSARY. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDUSTRY PRACTICE, THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS OF PRINTED AND MANUSCRIPT MATERIALS, MAPS, PAINTINGS, ARTIFACTS, AND OTHER ITEMS RELEVANT TO WATERFRONT ARE NOT CAPITALIZED AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSETS ON THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. THE MUSEUM HOLDS THE COLELCTIONS FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH RATHER THAN FOR FINANCIAL GAIN. IT PROTECTS, CARES FOR, PRESERVES, AND KEEPS ITS COLLECTIONS UNECUMBERED, SUNJECT TO A POLICY THAT REQUIRES PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF COLELCTION ITEMS TO BE USED TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL COLLECTION ITEMS. |
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Displayed year
2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $633,755
- Liabilities
- $224,338
- Net assets
- $409,417
- Revenue
- $176,745
- Expenses
- $187,644
- Net income
- -$10,899