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EIN 52-1414082

Captain Avery Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Shady Side
State
Maryland
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Captain Avery Museum operates a museum complex on Maryland's West River. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and share local Chesapeake history through exhibitions, community activities, and oral histories. The organization maintains a local history research library housing regional publications, oral and video material, and publications by the organization.
Also known as...
Shady Side Rural Heritage Society
Total revenues
$124,562
2023
Total expenses
$183,476
2023
Total assets
$600,474
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Captain Avery Museum

Museum operation, publications and collections The organization maintains and operates the Captain Avery Museum and a local history research library. The library houses regional publications, oral and video material, and publications by the organization. The organization has published several books and publishes a regular newsletter. The organization also rents out parts of the facility to help fund its operations, and maintains a small museum shop.

Who funds Captain Avery Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arts Council of Anne Arundel CountyArts Education Development$18,350
Maryland Humanities Council (MHC)Maryland Humanities Sharp Recovery Grants Fund$10,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$73

Personnel at Captain Avery Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Elaina Lill UhlExecutive Director$46,688
Kathleen RotondaroTreasurer$0
Nicola Smith-KeaVice Chair$0
Kathleen LitchfieldChair$0
Bill MitchellVice Chair$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Captain Avery Museum

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$74,680
Program services$19,857
Investment income and dividends$17,740
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$27,277
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-15,915
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$923
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$124,562

Form 990s for Captain Avery Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-22990View PDF
2022-062023-03-24990View PDF
2021-062022-04-28990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062020-09-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $18,350 from Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1418 E W Shady Side Rd
Shady Side, MD 20764
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Anne Arundel County, MD
Website URL
captainaverymuseum.org/ 
Phone
(410) 867-4486
IRS details
EIN
52-1414082
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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