Lawson Boating Heritage Center on Chautauqua Lake
Lawson Boating Heritage Center on Chautauqua Lake
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About this organization
Mission
Preserve the boating heritage of Chautauqua Lake through historical and educational displays, teaching seminars and workshops.
About
- Exhibit historic boats, artifacts and educational material that relate to Chautauqua Lake's rich boating history.- Exhibit the Lawson family collection of historic boating artifacts, wood-working tools, boat building tools, and photography.- Provide a venue for community activity and event forums.- Provide a marina learning experience.- Create a nautical reference library for use by the membership and guests. Accomplished through December 31, 2019: Museum hours Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends and holidays: Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm, additionally during July and August Wed 1pm-5pm and at other times per request.- Current average membership: 341. Classes of membership: individual, family, partner, corporate, friend of the Lawson Center. Continue membership development.- We received a grant from the Lenna Foundation, a generous donation from an individual and internally generated funds we were able to construct an off-site storage facility which will enable us to accept donations of boats and other materials which help support our operations and for future restoration, rotate displays, and get our boats and artifacts under control in one safe place.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To preserve the boating history and the physical presence of the lawson family on chautauqua lake; educate and enrich people's lives through this reflection of the past; and reach out to children and adults of all ages by providing historic and educational boating exhibits and photographs; hands-on displays; and classes with workshops teaching the traditions and skills of the past with respect to wooden-boat building. in addition, the lawson center will provide a community focal point for events and showcase the area's rich boating history.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Preserve the boating heritage of chautauqua lake through historical and educational displays, teaching seminars and workshops.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NY.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is PO BOX 10 73 LAKESIDE DRIVE, BEMUS POINT, NY, 14712.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 0.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $21,746.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $6,623 in fundraising expenses.
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