Mystic Seaport Museum Inc
Mystic Seaport Museum strives to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc at a glance
In short: Mystic Seaport Museum Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,300
- -51.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,300
- -51.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,300
- Total assets
- $114,429,420
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mystic Seaport Museum Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spring Valley Youth Group ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $13K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Youth Group Spring Valley, NY | General Assistance | $6,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,429,420 | $25,343,759 | $24,697,243 | $6,300 | 1 | $4,369,092 |
| 2023 | $109,319,754 | $19,385,477 | $25,874,687 | $12,904 | 1 | $1,909,653 |
| 2022 | $107,691,888 | $36,462,336 | $22,706,958 | $5,290 | 1 | $15,986,959 |
| 2021 | $122,267,932 | $26,794,983 | $18,251,395 | — | — | $5,594,998 |
| 2020 | $111,398,062 | $12,420,783 | $16,306,783 | — | — | $2,178,734 |
About Mystic Seaport Museum Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mystic, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $114.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $4.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc is led by Peter Armstrong, President, CEO & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 44 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Armstrong
President, CEO & Trustee
President & Trustee → President, CEO & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $333K (2024)
Michael S. Hudner
Chairman
Chairman → Chairman & CEO, 2021
Chairman & CEO → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander D. Bulazel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra T. Thorne
Outgoing Trustee
Trustee → Outgoing Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Michas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chester W. Kitchings Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Barclay Collins II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Robert Mann Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay S. Benet
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth S. Siegel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Gleysteen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond B. Strong III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard R. Vietor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Vincent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Rodgers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert C. Musetti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. W. McGraw
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon E. Cohen
Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley T. Wells
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William D. Forster
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie J. Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael M. Wiseman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan J. Wayne
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Frye
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Dwyer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maarten C. De Jong
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Siewert
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skip Finley
Outgoing Trustee
Trustee → Outgoing Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Vietor
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory W. Bauer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tblake Powell
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becca McBee
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $80K (2024)
Christina Brophy
Senior Vice President of Curatorial Affairs
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$233K (2021) → $214K (2024)
Christopher Freeman
Vice President Advancement
Vice President in Advancement → Vice President Advancement, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $172K (2024)
Shannon McKenzie
Vice President Watercraft Operations & Preservation
Vice President Operations → Vice President Watercraft Operations & Preservation, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $170K (2024)
Maggie Dolan
Outgoing CFO
Assistant Treasurer → Outgoing CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$117K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Margaret Milnes
Vice President Visitor Journey
Vice President Curatorial Administrator → Vice President Visitor Journey, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $166K (2024)
Akeia Angelique De Barros Gomes
Vice President American Institute Maritime Studies
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$144K (2024)
Julie Steckel
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$4K (2024)
Grant L. Cambridge
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard W. Clary
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert C. Martin
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila McCurdy
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Christopher Gasiorek (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President of Operations & Watercraft
- Former: Donna F. Roehsler (2020–2023) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Michael T. Masin (2020–2023) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Charles J. Hamm (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David R. Bechtel (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Maarten C. Dejong (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William E. Cook (2020–2022) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Paul O'Pecko (2021–2022) — Vice President Curatorial Administrator
- Former: David Patten (2020–2021) — Outgoing CFO & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Robert A. Allan (2021) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Chris Freeman (2020) — Director of Development
- Former: John Urban (2020) — Director of Major Gifts & Strategy
- Former: Laura Hopkins (2020) — Senior Vice President for Advancement
- Former: Robb A. Allan (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen C. White (2020) — Outgoing President & Trustee
- Former: Susan Funk (2020) — Outgoing Executive Vice President & COO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $333K, to Peter Armstrong (President/CEO & Trustee). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mystic Seaport Museum Inc
How much does Mystic Seaport Museum Inc give each year?
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Mystic Seaport Museum Inc?
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc reported $114.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.3M.
What is Mystic Seaport Museum Inc?
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mystic, CT. It holds $114.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mystic Seaport Museum Inc operate?
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Mystic Seaport Museum Inc's EIN?
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0653120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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