EIN 51-6015181

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
31
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2022-10-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware for the education and enrichment of all. The Foundation is a volunteer-based organization that built, owns, and operates the Tall Ship of Delaware, Kalmar Nyckel.
Total revenues
$1,416,148
2022
Total expenses
$1,826,480
2022
Total assets
$9,078,536
2022
Num. employees
31
2022

Program areas at Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Our modern-day Kalmar Nyckel the official tall ship of Delaware has become one of the region's great educational resources. As a full-scale and faithful reproduction of the square-rigged ship that founded the colony of new sweden in 1638, the present-day Kalmar Nyckel serves as a floating classroom and inspirational platform for knf's award-winning educational programs. Kalmar Nyckel voyages over 3,000 nautical miles each year, sailing from april to november, and our ship and shore programs reach more than 30,000 people during a typical year.
With our copeland maritime center and revitalized shipyard campus, we have become a year-round destination for both international and domestic visitors, students, families, and 250 active volunteers. In typical years, our field trip programs, classroom programs, and special educational community events reach over 15,000 students a year. Another 15,000 people of all ages visit our ship for sailing adventures and dockside tours.

Who funds Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustPublic, Societal Benefit$61,000
The Davenport Family Foundation / Daveneport Peter D Et Al TteeSails for the Ship$25,000
Forney Family FoundationGeneral Operating Purposes$23,609
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Jim FitzgeraldChief Mate Engineer / Chief Mate and Engineer
Catherine ParsellsExecutive Director
Jan RossDirector of Marketing and Public Relations
Samuel HeedSenior Historian and Director of Education
Mary Ann ConnellyOffice Manager / Administrator
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

RevenuesFYE 10/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$840,658
Program services$294,109
Investment income and dividends$130
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$104,658
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$129,369
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,531
Miscellaneous revenues$36,693
Total revenues$1,416,148

Form 990s for Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-102023-09-14990View PDF
2020-102021-08-03990View PDF
2019-102020-09-17990View PDF
2018-102019-10-29990View PDF
2017-122018-07-06990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from WSFS Cares Foundation
November 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Davenport Family Foundation / Daveneport Peter D Et Al Ttee
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $95,000 from Longwood Foundation (LF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1124 E 7th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
New Castle County, DE
Website URL
kalmarnyckel.org/board-of-trustees 
Phone
(302) 429-7447
Facebook page
kalmarnyckel 
Twitter profile
@kalmarnyckel 
IRS details
EIN
51-6015181
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
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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