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EIN 27-4362364

The Wright Museum of World War Ii

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Wolfeboro
State
New Hampshire
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Wright Museum of World War II aims to cultivate an understanding and admiration for the sacrifices and contributions made by Americans on the home front during WWII. It accomplishes this through interactive educational programming, exhibitions, and displays of historical and cultural artifacts from the era. In 2022 alone, the Museum welcomed over 16,000 visitors, with a significant percentage being students.
Also known as...
E Stanley Wright Museum Foundation
Total revenues
$453,597
2023
Total expenses
$744,043
2023
Total assets
$5,369,611
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at The Wright Museum of World War Ii

The Museum is principally an educational institution, displaying WWII-era historical and cultural items; hosting and creating exhibitions; and offering educational programs on diverse subjects. In 2023, the Museum had 17,221 visitors, with 19% of that total being school-age students.

Who funds The Wright Museum of World War Ii

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
New Hampshire Charitable FoundationFor General and Operating Support$79,500
The Ayco Charitable FoundationArts and Culture$30,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$25,170
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at The Wright Museum of World War Ii

NameTitleCompensation
Peggy Hennelly-ManiatesExecutive Director
Margaret Hennelly-ManiatesPast Executive Director$110,656
Michael CulverPast Former Executive Director$2,026
Andrew MakoChair and Treasurer$0
Michael CooperVice President and Chair$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for The Wright Museum of World War Ii

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$144,027
Program services$254,162
Investment income and dividends$55,493
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$4,000
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-10,906
Net income from fundraising events$6,821
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$453,597

Form 990s for The Wright Museum of World War Ii

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-09990View PDF
2022-122023-11-11990View PDF
2021-122022-05-04990View PDF
2020-122021-06-24990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Mueller Hoisel Wanger Charitable Foundation
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Oxford League
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1212
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
County
Carroll County, NH
Website URL
wrightmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(603) 569-1212
IRS details
EIN
27-4362364
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
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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