Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion Inc.

“The board members receive copies of the 990 before the 990 is filed. Board members give their comments or corrections to the other board members. The accountant responds to the comments and makes any corrections to the 990. The board of directors approves the 990 before it is filed.”

“The governance committee of the board of directors reviews the annual conflict of interest disclosure statements for any potential conflict of interest.”

“The board reviews the performance of the executive director yearly and determines compensation using 3 criteria: 1 - comparing pay with other museums' executive director's salaries; 2 - what the mansion can afford to pay and; 3 - performance of the executive director.”

“The federal form 990 is available upon request and on guidestar.org.”

“The mansion makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

“Form 990 - part iii - statement of service accomplishments2017 program, services, and accomplishments summary the mission of ebenezer maxwell mansion is to showcase victorian era philadelphia through the architecture, gardens/grounds and collections; and to educate and inspire the public through onsite educational programming, tours, theatre productions and lectures. Victorian theatre - ebenezer maxwell mansion's victorian theatre company is committed to staging plays that interpret the era between 1837 and 1901 for a contemporary audience while being surrounded by the ornate interiors of the city's only authentically restored victorian house museum. Highlights of 2017:- "tribulation periwinkle: civil war nurse" - this original play is taken from louisa may alcott's "hospital sketches" based on letters written home by alcott as she served as a volunteer nurse for the union army during the american civil war. - "anne of green gables" - lucy maud montgomery's story of an orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to a middle aged couple who want to adopt a boy. The original script recounted the story of growing up in the small town of avonlea. Four performances played to sold-out crowds. - murder mystery 2017: death takes a curtain call - over 300 people attended this interactive mystery similar to the game of "clue." this 12th annual murder mystery attracted new attendees as well as guests who come year after year. Workshops - each year ebenezer maxwell mansion offers a series of workshops focusing on pastimes enjoyed during the 19th century. Qualified instructors teach topics such as tatting, watercolor, hair art, and crazy quilting. Because workshop size is limited to 12, each person receives individual instruction. The workshops, held on sunday afternoons, are enhanced by victorian music, cookies and tea. Seasonal events - the annual old fashioned picnic is held the second saturday every june. Prizes are awarded for ring toss, scavenger hunt, and croquet. Guests dress in victorian clothing for a photo to take home. Jugglers, magician, and face painting delight visitors. Hot dogs, root beer, ginger ale, and ice cream are served. Picnickers step back in time for old fashioned fun. December's dickens christmas party features santa claus, charles dickens, louisa may alcott, and victorian carolers. Josh hitchens as charles dickens performs his timeless classic "a christmas carol." santa poses for photos with children and her families. Children make a christmas ornament featuring their photo with santa. Christmas cookies and holiday punch are served. Tours - ebenezer maxwell mansion is open for tours every thursday, friday and saturday afternoons year round. In 2017 knowledgeable docents gave tours to over 1,000 individuals. The mansion is philadelphia's only authentically restored victorian house museum; tours enlighten visitors about life in 19th century philadelphia. Awards - ebenezer maxwell mansion has the special distinction of winning four awards in four years:2013 - history in pennsylvania award from the historical society of pennsylvania2014 - leadership in history award from the american association of state and local history2015 - willing hands award from philadelphia's new century trust2016 - best museum in philadelphia as chosen by the votes of philly's a-list”