Program areas at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Stat
One of the largest and most complete U.S. Life-Saving Service complexes remaining in the nation. Open April-November. Self-guided tour of historic buildings: 1874 boat house, 1911 station/look-out tower, historically accurate cook house complete with furnishings and supplies, c.1907 residence filled with vintage furnishings and household goods. Weekly Beach Apparatus Drill rescue re-enactment in summer months is performed by all-volunteer crew. In 2023, volunteer drill team traveled to Wood Island Life-Saving Station in Maine to perform re-enactment for the U.S. Life-Saving Service Heritage Association Conference.In 2023, the roof and siding on the 1911 Cookhouse outbuilding was repaired, funded in part by a grant.Number of visitors in 2023 = 8,925
Historical site is occasionally rented for use as a wedding venue
The museum gift shop sells educational materials and other items related to the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the local area. The gift shop is used to attract visitors to the museum. The shop is operated at the same time that the museum is open. Net proceeds are used to fund museum operations and rehabilitation projects.
Who funds Chicamacomico Life-Saving Stat
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Stat
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| John Griffin | Executive Director | $0 | 2024-07-12 |
| Ryan Gentry | Vice President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Jen Carlson | Secretary and Treasurer | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Larry Grubbs | President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Geo Banks | Vice President | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Chicamacomico Life-Saving Stat
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $109,577 | $44,076 | 148.6% |
| Program services | $41,095 | $32,891 | 24.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,154 | $1,047 | 201.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $543 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $34,064 | $21,653 | 57.3% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $900 | $400 | 125% |
| Total revenues | $188,790 | $100,610 | 87.6% |
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| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Meriden Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Meriden, CT | $135,361 |
| Iron County Historical and Museum Society | 501(c)(3) | Caspian, MI | $177,403 |
| Harbor History Museum | 501(c)(3) | Gig Harbor, WA | $845,452 |
| Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park | 501(c)(3) | Deltaville, VA | $864,925 |
| Historic Southwest Ohio | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $377,265 |
| The Bridgehampton Museum | 501(c)(3) | Bridgehampton, NY | $238,484 |
| Fountain Hills & Lower Verde River Valley Museum & Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Fountain Hills, AZ | $123,273 |
| Johnstown Area Heritage Association | 501(c)(3) | Johnstown, PA | $864,362 |
| Haddam Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Haddam, CT | $115,666 |
| Oneida Community Mansion House | 501(c)(3) | Oneida, NY | $805,045 |
Data update history
August 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 5
- Rodanthe, NC 27968
- County
- Dare County, NC
- Website URL
- chicamacomico.org/Â
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-7441279
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1974
- 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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