2024-08-13T14:57:23-05:00 2023-09-30 010463013 Purdy Powers & Company 130 Middle Street Portland ME 04101 990 2022-10-01 010211777 Robert Abbe Museum of Stone Age Antiquities ROBE 2078014085 26 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME 04609 Matt Polstein Treasurer 2078014085 2024-08-13 1 0 David J Shorette CPA P00086553 2077753496 2024-08-13 2022 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Matt Polstein 26 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME 04609 1635790 0 X www.abbemuseum.org X 1926 ME To inspire new learning about the Wabanaki Nations with every visit. 23 23 10 28 0 0 257337 1205931 90424 116189 85810 111500 27261 25135 460832 1458755 0 0 0 0 375337 578321 0 0 113763 431023 458984 806360 1037305 -345528 421450 4197873 4669114 465238 471343 3732635 4197771 X To inspire new learning about the Wabanaki Nations with every visit. 0 0 669948 141324 Operation of a contemporary museum located in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor, Maine focusing on the understanding and appreciation of the State of Maine's Native American heritage, culture, history, and archaeology. The Museum's collections, exhibitions, and programs focus on Native American traditions in Maine and explore the broader Native American experience, past and present. The history and cultures of Maine's Native American people, the Wabanaki, are showcased through changing exhibitions, special events, collection management, teacher workshops, archaeology field schools, and craft workshops for children and adults. Visitors find dynamic and stimulating exhibitions and activities interspersed with spaces for quiet reflection. In addition to the downtown location, from spring through fall, the Abbe's historic trailside museum at Sieur de Mont's Spring continues to offer visitors a step back in time to the early 20th century presentations of Native American archaeology in Maine.Admissions:The Museum had over 25,000 visits combined at our two locations. Visitors come from most of the USA plus many foreign countries.Curatorial Services:The Museum serves as one of the only two federally recognized repositories of archaeological artifacts in the State of Maine. In addition, the Museum houses an extensive collection of historic and contemporary Native American artwork and crafts which, in part, forms the basis for public exhibitions that highlight Native American culture.Education:The Museum provided educational progams to schools throughout Maine both on site and in the classroom. School programs address topics of archaeology, culture differences, trade economies, and stereotyping. The Museum provides a teacher training workshop, workshops and demonstrations for adults and children, and is an essential resource for helping teachers and students comply with new state legislation known as "the Wabanaki Initiative." The Museum also provides educational opportunities for adults and children visiting Acadia National Park.Memberships:The Museum offers several levels of membership. Each level offers certain benefits. Some of the benefits are unlimited free admission, invitations to events, and newsletters. 669948 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 23 23 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 X X John Brown 2072883519 PO Box 286 Bar Harbor ME 04609 Richard Silliboy Co-Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Carolyn Rapkevian Co-Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Matt Polstein Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Andres Azucena Verzosa Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Jane Anderson Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph Cistone Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lee Ann Francis Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 James E Francis Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gabriel Frey Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julia Gray Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elissa Laplant Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Abbe Levin Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Bissonette Lewey Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Natalie Dana Lolar Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brenda Lozada Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Margo Lukens Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Roger Milliken Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Neptune Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Sockalexis Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Sockbeson Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Isaac St John Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Richards Executive Director 40.00 X 30000 0 0 30000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10102 1195829 1205931 Admissions 900099 91630 91630 Program Fees 900099 24559 24559 116189 40550 40550 6000 0 6000 6000 6000 191831 120881 70950 70950 70950 75289 56154 19135 19135 1458755 141324 0 111500 30000 16483 6899 6618 388601 213517 89363 85721 6207 3452 2114 641 120183 66845 40934 12404 33330 18538 11352 3440 14111 56 14045 10 6707 5822 885 26949 9972 15133 1844 9421 1799 5766 1856 140029 140029 54773 19097 34447 1229 90 90 18653 18653 139299 139299 13388 13388 Materials & Supplies 30519 30519 Dues & Memberships 4870 4345 525 Miscellaneous 175 175 1037305 669948 253594 113763 100115 68288 186338 680990 3000 53000 33034 35571 41776 10230 5340455 3015321 2387612 2325134 1423301 1495901 22697 0 4197873 4669114 28285 59023 436953 412320 465238 471343 X 2241622 2475797 1491013 1721974 3732635 4197771 4197873 4669114 X 421450 49728 -9787 3745 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 419772 428754 606824 257337 1205931 2918618 419772 428754 606824 257337 1205931 2918618 2918618 55979 35838 30573 34663 40550 197603 215982 59791 152154 111685 135324 674936 3791157 0.76980 0.68510 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Program Service Revenue - 2018 Amount: $ 154,801. 2019 Amount: $ 49,133. 2020 Amount: $ 122,196. 2021 Amount: $ 90,424. 2022 Amount: $ 116,189. Sales of Inventory - 2018 Amount: $ 61,181. 2019 Amount: $ 10,658. 2020 Amount: $ 29,958. 2021 Amount: $ 21,261. 2022 Amount: $ 19,135. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X 0 1423301 146656 74056 1495901 1631977 -135622 73054 1423301 1388065 30000 283153 69241 1631977 1369967 83797 65699 1388065 1441166 25000 90935 187134 1369967 0.89620 0.10381 0 0 350000 350000 3920572 2240306 1680266 266199 220368 45831 803684 554647 249037 2325134 X 1502441 49728 3745 53473 1448968 9787 9787 1458755 1037305 0 1037305 0 1037305 Part III, Line 4: The Museum serves as one of only two federally recognized repositories for archaeological artifacts in the State of Maine. In addition, the Museum houses an extensive collection of historic and contemporary Native American artwork and crafts, which, in part, forms the basis for public exhibitions that highlight Native American cultures. Part X, Line 2: Management of the Museum believes it has no material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly it will not recognize any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Change in Value of Split Interest Agreement 3,745. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 General members have the authority to elect members to the Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a A majority vote of general members, by written ballot, elects the Board of Trustees (Board of Directors) as provided in the by-laws. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, the Finance Committee in its role as audit oversight, and the Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Officers, directors, trustees, and all employees receive a copy of the ethics policy, containing the conflict of interest policy, when they become affiliated with the museum. The conflict of interest policy must be signed by all individuals. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Museum does not have a written policy on compensation process. Generally, the Museum's Executive Director's salary is set by the Board of Trustees. The Board is independent, but generally salaries are not compared to the salaries of comparable positions outside the Museum. The Museum used a consulting firm to hire the new Executive Director and used its advice in setting the salary. All compensation for other employees is set by the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Documents are available through Guidestar and upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Change in Value of Split Interest Agreement 3,745. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.