2020-11-02T18:12:56-08:00 2018-12-31 050499377 Computerized Financials 101 Franklin St Unit 1C Westerly RI 02891 990 2018-01-01 050476508 Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Assoc BEAV 4014232698 PO Box 83 Jamestown RI 02835 Sandra Paterson Treasurer 2020-11-02 true Susan R Gentile EA P01254116 4015969179 X 2018 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z PO Box 83 Jamestown RI 02835 319006 false false X www.beavertaillight.org X 1989 RI Beavertail Lighthouse Musuem Association is dedicated to the education of the general public and preservation of Beavertail's historic buildings and rich history as a center for lighthouse development. 14 0 0 64 0 367103 274350 0 9498 685 15449 26045 392050 301080 0 0 0 0 0 36025 39454 36025 39454 356025 261626 754611 1014386 1947 105 752664 1014281 X Beavertail Lighthouse Musuem Association is dedicated to the education of the general public and preservation of Beavertail's historic buildings and rich history as a center for lighthouse development. false false 34245 21893 As 2017 came to a close and new plans & projects were discussed for 2018, excitement and enthusiasm grew. This enthusiasm was demonstrated in the generosity from supporters' donations and matching funds toward the $600,000 Capital Campaign Endowement Fund goal. By year end 2018 97% of this goal was reached thanks to all Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association's generous supporters! In 2018 the aquarium and museum buildings roofs were replaced. As Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association moves into 2019 the Board of Directors will begin discussions for the newest project idea "Renew the View". This project will remove the overhead power lines to restore the skyline back to its 1935 historic scene. BLHMA continue their work on the historic preservation of the buildings and grounds, "making sure the Light stands tall for years to come." Lighthouse tower restoration completion: after being awarded a grant of $227,000 from the Champlin Foundations in December 2007 and in April 2009 a $50,000 matching grant from the RI Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, the BLMA hired the Abcore Restoration Company, Inc. of Narragansett, RI, to carry out restoration work in the summer and fall of 2009. The exterior stonework was repointed, and the lantern and interior were fully restored. At the same time, significant repairs were carried out on the two dwellings. The project was completed in October 2009 and a grand reopening inviting the public to enjoy its beauty.In 2013 approval was granted from the Coast Guard to open an original tower entrance that had been boarded up in the hallway of the musuem. This new entrance to the tower was completed and fire proof doors were installed. Changes to the electrical room at the base of the tower were made, and finanally in 2013 the hallway floors, walls, and hand rails were all refurbished. Most of this work was supported through funds from the Van Beuren Grant and tower vistor donations. Building Restoration Capital Capaign: Additional building improvements to the Museum buildings including repairs and improvements to the Inn Keepers Quarters. In 2013 The building restorations will continue to out buildings on the Beavertail Light House property utilizing funds from capaign, grants, & personal donations.2013 was a year of great strides in museum expansion: with a new relocated larger gift shop, a point of sale system installed and operational in spring of 2013, renovations to the main musuem building keepers quarters, first floor kitchen removed and a new smaller compact kitchen was built on the second floor, a new theater and interactive rooms were completed. These three rooms in addition to 11 new wall storyboard panels increases the museum's exhibit venue and will provide Beavertail vistors new historical experiences. The theater seats 12 people and shows a continueous DVD loop with history of RI Lighthouses. The interactive room in the musuem contains a state of the art touch screen display providing visitors interactive electronic exhibit experience. The old lens room panels were completly redesigned with five historical wall panels with dimensional visual information story boards. These panels will provide vistors interesting information about lens technology that the old panels lacked.2015 Funds from the VanBuren Fund used for repairs to the keepers house. 34245 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 14 0 false false false false true true true true false true false true false false false false false false false false X X Sandra Paterson 4014232698 23 Fox Run Jamestown RI 02835 X Robert Dutson Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lynn Roach Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ursula Parenteau Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eileen Donnelly Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Varoujan Karentz Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Contino Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Meade Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Bakley Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Warner Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Smith Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sandra Paterson Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Suzi Andrews Vice President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stewart Morgan President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joan Vessella Secretary 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 252349 22001 274350 0 685 685 0 0 0 0 252349 1214 -1214 -1214 0 43971 16712 27259 27259 0 301080 27944 -1214 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1712 1712 0 0 0 0 284 284 1642 989 653 0 0 0 0 0 440 440 4 1 3 0 16458 16458 2213 1371 842 Utilities 7347 7347 Ground Maintenance 2850 2850 Building Repairs & Maintenance 911 911 Printing and Publications 911 166 745 4682 3868 814 39454 34245 5209 0 66808 22302 344946 648755 0 0 0 0 0 11126 13215 0 407667 77553 331731 330114 0 0 0 0 0 754611 1014386 1943 103 4 2 1947 105 X 407719 365526 39206 65946 305739 582809 752664 1014281 754611 1014386 X 261626 -9 X false false false X 34354 19564 27465 174880 274352 530615 36925 35577 33353 34751 43791 184397 0 0 0 71279 55141 60818 209631 318143 715012 0 0 715012 15 15 129 683 842 0 15 15 129 683 842 0 35 62 6 103 71329 55218 60818 209766 318826 715957 0.99870 0.99920 0.00120 0.00060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 305739 277069 582808 305739 305739 1.00000 true false false 385289 60045 325244 17441 12791 4650 4937 4717 220 330114 Rounding 2 2 301080 301080 301080 39454 39454 39454 X false Captial Campaign 252349 252349 1214 252349 252349 1214 1214 -1214 Part I, Line 2b - Fundraiser Additional Information Fog Signal Building Fund Raiser Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Champlin Foundation Grant Awarded in 2009 continued to utilize the last of this grant for general improvements in calendar year 2011. With this improvement grant the Beavertail Light House Musuem Association continued with its mission in the education of the general public and preservation of the historic buildings through various general and major improvments. These improvements included replaced windows and saches, metal work, and electrical improvments to the museum, the light house keepers quarters, and to the small garage that is utilized as educational building on the property. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Grant awarded in 2012 in the amount of $112,000 will be used for Beavertail Light House site preservation and museum expansion project. Another continued preservation effort of this historic site for the over 25,000 vistors annually to enjoy. The Van Beurn Grant continued in 2013 to be utilized for the museum and gift shop expansion and restoration for the over 35,000 vistors who visted the historical preserved site of Beavertail Light House Museum.The Van Beurn Grant continued in 2014 to be utilized for ther museum and gift shop restorations. The Story Board and Theater Room with a 44" wall mount touch screen was installed to provide an interactive experience for the over 39,000 vistors in 2014. Two new video modules have been added to the large touch screen display in the interactive room. They include the NewportIda Lewis Story and the Fog Signal Building Restoration. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Fog Signal Building Restoration: Year end 2013 closed with a a generous $12,975 matching grant from the Champlin Foundations for the external repair and restoration of te Fog Signal building. The building was built after the 1938 hurricane and used by the US Coast Guard until 1972 when the fog signal was automated and moved across the road. Recently the building has been used as a Naturalist Center and Aquarium during summer months opened to BLHMA vistors. The building now requires extensive repair and donations to help pay for the BLMA $12,975 match from the Champlin Foundations will be under way in 2014 to help fund this project. Year end 2014 the the exterior restoration of the Fog Signal Building and installation of two replica fog horns trumpets was completed. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Granite Stone Retrieval: The retrieval of a carved granite stone from the Harvey Payton Schooner wreck of 1859 began in 2015 and will continue in 2016 as a few setbacks were encountered in 2015 on this program project. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Fresnel Lens Repair: In 2015 BLHM continue to access the repairs of damage that have occurred over the years to the Fresnel Lens Prisms & in 2016 they will continue to seek funds/grants for these repairs. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: In 2015 and continuing into 2016 members of the BLHM continue to design QR Project (Quick Response Codes), yet another educational learning tool. When completed vistors will be able to learn about BLHMA visual overlooks or subjects of interest by scanning a UP obtical lable on signs around the property. These UP lables will provide a link back to BLHMA's web site for more information about this historical site and it's surroundings. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: In 2016 and continuing into 2017 members & volunteers of the BLHM continue to promote the 2016/2017 Matching Gift Campaign asd it moves into high gear inviting members, the community, & vistors to contribute. For every donation made there will be a matched dollar for dollar donation by local historian James Buttrick. Currently the funds have been designated for new educational programs, new building projects, & new equipment. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: At the close of 2017 Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association continued with their Capital Campaign and established an Endowment Fund of which over 50% of the $600,000 goal was attained by year end 2017. This investment fund will provide an annual income for BLMA preservation projects. As we move into 2018, BLMA celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: As 2017 came to a close and new plans & projects were discussed for 2018, excitement and enthusiasm grew. This enthusiasm was demonstrated in the generosity from supporters' donations and matching funds toward the $600,000 Capital Campaign Endowement Fund goal. By year end 2018 97% of this goal was reached thanks to all Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association's generous supporters! In 2018 the aquarium and museum buildings roofs were replaced. As Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association moves into 2019 the Board of Directors will begin discussions for the newest project idea "Renew the View". This project will remove the overhead power lines to restore the skyline back to its 1935 historic scene. BLHMA continue their work on the historic preservation of the buildings and grounds, "making sure the Light stands tall for years to come." Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder Organization has members. Members assist in supporting the 501-C3 through their membership fees. Members have voting rights. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders The Board of Directors Form 990, Part VI, Line 9: Officer, Director, Trustee, Key Employee Mailing Address Sandra Paterson, Treasurer23 Fox RunJamestown, RI 02835 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Two members of the Board of Directors review the 990 before it is electronically filed. Upon signed reciept of the 8879-EO, IRS E-File Signature Authorization Form for an Exempt Organization, the final return is E-filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection Requests for forms 1023 and/or form 990/990EZ must be requested in writing and sent to PO Box 83, Jamestown, RI, 02835. The organization will respond to this inquire within 30 days from the date the written request is recieved. (A request that is faxed, e-mailed or sent by private courier is considered a written request.) Photo copy fees & U.S. Post Office postage is applicable for mailed request to requester. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Requests for forms 1023 and/or form 990/990EZ must be requested in writing and sent to PO Box 83, Jamestown, RI, 02835. The organization will respond to this inquire within 30 days from the date the written request is recieved. (A request that is faxed, e-mailed or sent by private courier is considered a written request.) Photo copy fees & U.S. Post Office postage is applicable for mailed request to requester. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Bank Service Charges: Column (A) - Total = $50; Column (B) - Program Services = $25; Column (C) - Management & General = $25; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Credit Card MerchantFees: Column (A) - Total = $844; Column (B) - Program Services = $644; Column (C) - Management & General = $200; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Display Materials/Fixtures: Column (A) - Total = $338; Column (B) - Program Services = $338; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Donation: Column (A) - Total = $100; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $100; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Dues & Subscriptions: Column (A) - Total = $197; Column (B) - Program Services = $125; Column (C) - Management & General = $72; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Fund Raising Expense: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Gift Shop Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $509; Column (B) - Program Services = $509; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses License, Permits, & Filing Fee: Column (A) - Total = $10; Column (B) - Program Services = $10; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Other Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $117; Column (B) - Program Services = $110; Column (C) - Management & General = $7; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $819; Column (B) - Program Services = $409; Column (C) - Management & General = $410; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Security System Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $252; Column (B) - Program Services = $252; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Special Event Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $27; Column (B) - Program Services = $27; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Telephone: Column (A) - Total = $408; Column (B) - Program Services = $408; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Water & Sewer: Column (A) - Total = $359; Column (B) - Program Services = $359; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Wireless/Internet: Column (A) - Total = $652; Column (B) - Program Services = $652; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases Non Deductiable Sale tax penalty = -$9