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Ward Melville Heritage Organization

Ward Melville Heritage Organization

Stony Brook, NY 11790
Tax ID11-2440592

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About this organization

Revenue

$580,700

Expenses

$1,475,044

Website

wmho.org

Mission

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO), founded in 1939, is a privately funded not-for-profit corporation that protects and preserves historic and environmentally sensitive properties deeded to it by Ward Melville. By enhancing and interpreting its properties, the organization creates educational and cultural experiences that integrate history, art, theater, music, science and technology. The organization owns three (3) historic properties that are listed on the state and national register for historic places, and 88-acres of wetlands preserve. The properties are open to the general public for onsite programs and distance learning programs. Over 70 multidisciplinary educational programs and performances are offered year-round for children, adults, and senior citizens.

About

By enhancing and interpreting its properties, the ward melville heritage organization (WMHO) creates educational and cultural experiences that integrate ecology, history, art, theater, music, dance and technology. the WMHO presents over 70 multidisciplinary performances and programs year-round at its historic and environmental properties as well as the educational & cultural center (ECC), A two-story colonial style 8,800 sq. ft. center with state-of-the-art technology. in addition to the ecc, the wmho maintains revolutionary war structures that were pivotal to george washington's culper spy ring. these properties were listed on the national & state registry of historic places and include the following three (3) revolutionary war historic structures: the brewster house (c.1665), the thompson house (C.1709), and the grist mill (c.1751). many of the educational programs the wmho offers to public and private schools are through distance-learning, a type of educational process that allows for online video network technology connectivity between the wmho and schools who otherwise could not travel to visit the wmho's properties in person. distance learning technology is installed at all of the wmho's properties and it is an asset that allows the wmho to reach audiences and students around the globe. another fascinating way to discover the wonders of the wmho's environmental treasures is the discovery wetlands cruise. the wmho's 27-passenger pontoon boat takes people on a journey through the organization's 88 acre wetlands preserve. while on board the cruise, visitors see some of the unique species exclusive to the wetlands such as egrets and horseshoe crabs, as well as the wmho's ernst marine conservation center (MCC). the mcc houses two classrooms, touch tanks, and scientific equipment pivotal to the marine species inventory program (MSIP) currently being conducted by the ward melville heritage organizations's volunteer youth corps members. the msip educates the general public on the importance of conserving this as a marine habitat for threatened and endangered species including sea turtles, horseshoe crabs and more. in total, more that 18,000 people attend the wmho's educational programs and performances, as well as many exhibitions, lectures and children's programs throughout the year. these include both free and paid admissions.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “To foster community enrichment through educational and cultural experiences. this is accomplished by enhancing and interpreting its historic and environmentally sensitive properties and by utilizing state-of-the-art technology for educational programs.”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The organization develops and fosters community enrichment through educational and cultural programs at its historic properties, natural resource properties and its educational and cultural center.”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is NY as per legal requirements.
  • The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is PO BOX 572, STONY BROOK, NY, 11790.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has 0 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$894,344.
  • The CEO compensation policy of the organization is not established through an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that delegates the management duties.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1939.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $154,421 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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