INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 2007–2009 ANNUAL REPORT
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 2007–2009 ANNUAL REPORT The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum first opened its doors in 1982, and while there have been decades of change, the heart of its overall mission has stayed the same: to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth. This mission is realized through the preservation, collection, exhibitions and exceptional educational programs particularly pertaining to the service era of Intrepid from World War II through the present. Intrepid’s goal is to provide a powerful experience fed by a dynamic, innovative and moving environment where visitors learn about the true cost of freedom.
Contents Chairman & Chief Executive Officer’s Report
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Executive Director’s Report
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Museum Restoration Timeline
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Exhibits and Collections
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Education Programs and Initiatives
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Community Commitment
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Special Events
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Salute to Freedom Galas
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Museum Fundraising
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Intrepid Museum Supporters & Sponsors
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Affiliated Organizations
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Board of Trustees
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Financial Information
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Chairman & Chief Executive Officer’s Report In late 2006, after 24 years of continued service as a Museum, Intrepid was temporarily closed for a massive overhaul and restoration. This $115 million project included demolishing and rebuilding Pier 86 where the Museum is based, dry-docking and repairing the 47,000-ton Intrepid, completely restoring the interior of the vessel, creating a brand new exhibit architecture, restoring many aircraft in the collection and acquiring several new aircraft and making substantial changes to the organization structure and managerial goals of Intrepid. The two-year project was completed on time and on budget, and Intrepid reopened in November 2008, better able than ever to serve our visitors and to honor our nation’s military personnel and veterans, and Thank you for reviewing the annual report of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
their families.
We are proud to present this report to share with you Intrepid’s accomplishments over the past three years and to let you know who we are today.
The entire Intrepid family expresses our sincere thanks to the many individuals, corporations, agencies and friends who made our restoration possible. We pledge to
The Museum opened in 1982, the result of the tireless efforts of Zachary and Elizabeth
you that Intrepid will proudly carry forward our mission.
Fisher and a small but dedicated group of patriots who saw the value in saving the historic aircraft carrier Intrepid from the scrapyard. Today she is a world-class educational and historic attraction and a monument to those who served aboard her, as well as all who wear and have worn our nation’s uniform and their families. Since that time, Intrepid has made great strides, welcoming more than 11,000,000 visitors and becoming one of New York’s, and indeed America’s, premiere cultural, educational and historic institutions.
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Charles de Gunzburg Co-Chairman
Richard T. Santulli Co-Chairman
Bill White President
Executive Director’s Report The last three years have been some of the most challenging,
of Intrepid. With all of our accomplishments, we have just begun to clearly define and
interesting and exciting in the Museum’s 25-year history.
represent Intrepid’s history and its place in world history, depicting more concisely our
Intrepid was compelled to close its doors for two years,
focus on the “Humanity Behind the Hardware.”
beginning on October 1, 2006, due to the necessary demolition and reconstruction of Intrepid’s home pier,
Today we are enjoying all-time, record-breaking attendance and tremendous positive
Pier 86. Intrepid maximized this opportunity, not only as a
feedback. Pier 86 has been completely rebuilt, offering park-like amenities and becoming
chance to restore and refurbish the ship and Museum, but to
an inviting oasis on the west side of Manhattan. Here, Museum guests can tour the British
regenerate the organization and evaluate its business practices.
Airways Concorde and the Growler submarine, or take a ride in one of our flight simulators, and the public can simply come to relax and enjoy the waterfront.
We set out to accomplish some lofty goals and on November 8, 2008, Intrepid reopened to great fanfare and worldwide publicity. What has resulted is essentially a brand
With this new momentum, we are not resting on our laurels. We are entering into the next
new Museum, offering state-of-the-art interactive technology, streamlined and organized
exciting phase, continuing to build on an incredible platform of success. As we create our
exhibits illustrating Intrepid’s history, a more organized flow for the visitor experience, a
strategic plan for going forward, we envision opening more areas of the ship to the public,
brand new Exploreum hall catering to interactive “out of the classroom” learning for our
creating the next wave of programming to stimulate minds, young and old, integrating
educational programs and visitors alike, upgraded amenities, new vendor relationships
additional modern technology into a World War II aircraft carrier, being as environmentally
and newly restored areas, never before revealed to the public. We upgraded heating and
responsible as possible, retaining and exceeding the level of professionalism we’ve now come
cooling systems within the physical plant, enhanced technological support, implemented
to expect from ourselves and our partners and to continue honoring our heroes, educating
administrative best practices in both policies and procedures and recruited the best pool
the public and inspiring our youth. Welcome to the new Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
of professionals this Museum has ever experienced. Our educational programming has grown, reaching out to new markets, enriching the lives of so many young people. We have introduced overnights on the ship, as well as free programming on the Pier and Flight Deck. And, we have taken many steps to “green” the complex, both through energy saving
Susan Marenoff-Zausner
methods and a variety of new practices. A new culture has emerged within the steel walls
Executive Director
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Intrepid’s Journey to Become the Most Inspiring Adventure in America: a look at her incredible renovation and reopening. On October 1, 2006, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum closed for a complete restoration that included the dry-docking of the Intrepid, ship repairs, the rebuilding and conversion of Pier 86 to a brand new, park-like public pier, the restoration of numerous aircraft and the installation of exciting new exhibits throughout the ship. The entire renovation project, which included an inside and out paint job for the 65-year-old aircraft carrier and restoration of spaces never before available for public viewing, cost approximately $115 million and took less than two years.
Perkins+Will, a Chicago-based firm, was selected to work with the Intrepid’s exhibits department and curators to redesign the Intrepid’s Hangar Deck exhibition space.
June 6, 2007
Intrepid moves from Bayonne to Staten Island Homeport Pier for interior restoration.
December 5, 2006
Intrepid moves. Tugged from Pier 86 to Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal.
July 2006
Announcement of closing ceremony with Governor George Pataki.
January 30, 2007
Pier 86 renovation begins.
2006
October 1, 2006
Museum closes for refurbishment.
2007
September 2006 – June 2008
Education programs set sail.
This space is unique among historic ships. Visitors can follow the deck’s two separate paths: explore Intrepid’s technology on the port (right) side and celebrate the people who lived and worked on the ship on the starboard (right side). This exhibit area has more than 140 artifacts, most of which are on public display for the first time. In addition to the renovations to the ship, Pier 86 also underwent a full refurbishment and now boasts a park-like feel. Lined with trees, benches, shade structures and lights, this state-of-the-art pier will serve as a venue for numerous events annually.
April 10, 2007
Intrepid moves to Bayonne dry-dock for overhaul and painting. November 6, 2006
Intrepid move — first attempt. Stuck in the mud.
May 2007
Memorial Day ceremony — Central Park.
October 2, 2008
Intrepid returns to new Pier 86.
April 16, 2008
First elements of new exhibit case arrive to be installed — “Spine.” June 26, 2008
July 20, 2007
Stair towers delivered and installed on Pier 86.
Hangar Deck demolition begins.
November 6, 2008
Intrepid returns Gala. November 7, 2008
2008
Growler submarine towed to Pier 86.
November 11, 2008
Veterans Day ceremony at the Intrepid including President George W. Bush, along with Museum co-chairmen Charles de Gunzburg and Richard T. Santulli.
DURING THE RENOVATION: 7,000 gallons of paint were used.
May 2008
March 11, 2008
Two miles of new electrical cable were installed.
Memorial Day ceremony — Pier 84.
Fo’c’s’le refurbishment project begins.
November 8, 2008
Intrepid reopens.
1,200 tons of unneeded steel were removed from the ship. 16 aircraft were refurbished; using 105 gallons of paint in 29 different colors. 95,000 cubic yards of material were dredged from the area surrounding Pier 86.
September 26, 2008
Growler submarine towed to dry-dock at Brooklyn Navy Yard.
336 epoxy-coated steel pilings, ranging in length from 60 to 183 feet, were installed.
April 2008
October 20, 2008
UH-1A Huey delivered to Staten Island Homeport Pier.
British Airways Concorde returns to new Pier 86.
EXHIBITS AND COLLECTIONS
New Exhibit Installations The dynamic 22-foot curved media wall that greets visitors in the Intrepid’s Hangar Deck exhibition space shows archival footage of the Intrepid throughout its Navy career, while 110 of the Museum’s 140 artifacts in its collection, many never seen before on public view, are exhibited in the 200-foot suspended exhibition case. Award-winning interactive exhibits, including a timeline utilizing photos and video clips to
EXCITING NEW EXHIBITS CONNECT OUR VISITORS WITH THE POWERFUL HISTORY OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER INTREPID. DESIGNED BY THE CHICAGO-BASED FIRM OF PERKINS+WILL | EVA MADDOX BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS, THE EXHIBITS RENOVATION RESPECTS THE HISTORIC FEATURES OF THE INTREPID’S VAST HANGAR DECK WHILE CREATING A DYNAMIC, CONTEMPORARY-LOOKING EXHIBITION SPACE THAT SETS THE INTREPID MUSEUM APART FROM OTHER SHIP MUSEUMS. STRONG, DISTINCTIVE FEATURES SUCH AS A CURVED MEDIA WALL AND A 200-FOOT SUSPENDED DISPLAY CASE ARE UNIQUE TO THE INTREPID. VISITORS ENJOY A MORE INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THROUGH AUDIO/VISUAL, MULTIMEDIA AND EXPERIENTIAL TEACHING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. Hangar Deck exhibition space
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Suspended display case
highlight important events, allow visitors to explore Intrepid’s history in greater depth. The Interactive Deck Explorer enables visitors to experience 16 spaces on the ship, many not typically accessible to the public. Visitors can also flip through three interactive cruise books. A new memorial wall honors the more than 270 crewmembers who gave their lives while serving aboard the Intrepid.
Humanity Behind the Hardware New Memorial Wall
The Intrepid Museum’s redesigned exhibits represent a renewed focus on the Intrepid’s impressive
history.
New
exhibits
explore
the “Humanity Behind the Hardware” of the aircraft carrier Intrepid by highlighting stories of technological innovation and human achievement under extraordinary circumstances. The exhibit display case acts as a timeline that guides visitors through the Intrepid’s history and divides the Hangar Deck into two sections. The port side examines Intrepid‘s technology and machinery, while the starboard side commemorates the individuals who lived and worked on the ship. Information Desk, Donor Wall and new exhibits
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Aircraft Refurbishments
A-4 SKYHAWK Started Jun 07 / Completed Aug 07
The A-4B on display actually served with Attack
The Aircraft Restoration Team completed nine full
Squadron 95, the Green Lizards, during the USS
aircraft refurbishments in-house during the past
Intrepid’s 1966 combat cruise to Vietnam.
two years. This amazing achievement would not MIG-21 ”FISHBED” Started Aug 07 / Completed Sep 07
have been possible without the tireless efforts
The Polish Air Force MiG-21PFM was designated
and contributions of our dedicated volunteer
the “Fishbed F” by NATO. When in service, it flew
staff. Each aircraft was mechanically stripped
with the 10th Fighter Interceptor Regiment, a
and an environmentally friendly paint coating,
component of the First Air Defense Corps, tasked
the latest in water-based technology, was applied.
with the defense of Warsaw.
All refurbished aircraft were carefully researched to not only ensure that each one was accurately repainted, but to also help find and make contact
FJ-3 FURY Started Aug 07 / Completed Nov 07 A-4 Skyhawk
with the former crewmembers who flew them.
The FJ-3 was flown by 21 carrier-based fighter squadrons, including VF-33 assigned to the Intrepid
These stories help make each aircraft a true
following its 1957 refit at the Brooklyn Navy
artifact. Five additional aircraft were restored
Yard. The FJ-3 flew support missions during the
off-site by a contracted metal conservation and
American intervention in Lebanon during 1958.
coating application company.
F-16 FALCON Started Nov 07 / Completed Apr 08 HH-52 SEA GUARDIAN Started Oct 06 / Completed Jun 07
In 1991, this particular aircraft was deployed by the
This particular aircraft was stationed at Floyd
New York National Guard to the Persian Gulf in
Bennett Field in Brooklyn, New York and carried
support of Operation Desert Storm. In the course
out rescue and patrol operations in the New York
of that war, USAF F-16s flew more sorties than any
metropolitan area, including New Jersey, Long
other aircraft.
Island and Connecticut.
FJ-3 Fury
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Mikoyan-Gurevich MIG-17
New Aircraft Acquisitions
F3D SKYKNIGHT Started Apr 08 / Completed Jul 08
The Skyknight was the U.S. Navy’s first jet-propelled-allweather fighter. It is unique in that it is the only Navy two-
MIKOYAN-GUREVICH MIG-15
place, side-by-side fighter, all others being tandem seating.
One of the most successful swept-wing jet fighters
It was first flown on February 13, 1950 and soon nicknamed
of all time, this fighter outclassed many of its Western opponents during the Korean War.
“Willie the Whale” for its less than sleek appearance. F-4 PHANTOM Started Jul 08 / Completed Aug 08
MIKOYAN-GUREVICH MIG-17
Originally intended as a Navy long-range, high-altitude,
A direct descendant of the MiG-15, this advanced
carrier borne interceptor, the Phantom evolved into one
fighter would face U.S. Navy pilots from the USS
of the greatest fighters ever built. The aircraft on display
Intrepid during the Vietnam War.
flew with Marine Fighter Squadron 323 from the USS Coral
SIKORSKY HO4S-3G CHICKASAW
Sea and was flying top cover during the Iranian hostage
The large capacity passenger compartment made
crisises’ aborted rescue mission of April 24, 1980.
this helicopter a very successful search and rescue platform for the U.S. Coast Guard.
AH-1J SEA COBRA Started Aug 08 / Completed Aug 08
The AH-1 on display here at the Intrepid is a veteran of both
PIASECKI HUP-2 RETRIEVER
the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. It was the
A compact helicopter with foldable twin overlapping
last flying “J” model to be retired, making its last landing
main rotors was part of the regular complement of
on board the Intrepid on October 29, 1993.
aircraft on the USS Intrepid throughout the 1950s.
AV-8C HARRIER Started Aug 08 / Completed Sep 08
BEECH T-34A MENTOR
Most combat aircraft require long runways or an aircraft
Based on the successful civilian light plane
carrier’s powerful catapults to get airborne, but not this
called the Bonanza, the Mentor has trained
Harrier “Jump Jet.” The Harrier utilizes unique vectored-
thousands of military pilots in the U.S. and over
thrust technology to take off and land vertically.
20 other countries. Piasecki HUP-2 Retriever
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The Exploreum is the 13,000-square-foot, fully interactive exhibition space on the Museum’s Hangar Deck. It is one of the most visited areas of the ship. No longer do parents have to merely sit and wait for their kids to be done playing. Here in the Exploreum, they play together!
The Exploreum Eighteen new interactive exhibits designed especially
THE AIR ZONE
for families and groups are divided into four zones
The interactive exhibits in the air zone identify the
and focus on Intrepid’s history and our educational
evolution of aircraft design from the first human
themes of water, space, air and life at sea.
attempts at flight to self-healing planes of today, as
THE WATER ZONE
well as the four forces of flight.
As an aircraft carrier that weighs up to 42,000 tons
Visitors can:
with a crew of 3,300, as many as 90 aircraft and a
> Touch aircraft materials including feathers, metal
cargo load to sustain its needs and the needs of its
and glass to follow a timeline of plane technology
crew for months at a time, visitors in the water zone
and manufacturing.
investigate how the massive Intrepid functioned as a
> Compare airplane wings to those of birds.
floating city at sea.
> Activate a jet engine (like the one used by the
Visitors can: > Manipulate virtual ballast tanks to successfully balance Intrepid and keep her afloat. > Convert virtual sea water into fresh water through desalination tanks. > Become the ship’s captain and navigate from a recreated navigating bridge. > Experience the rocking of a boat on the water in a recreated life boat.
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Skynight in the Museum’s aircraft collection) and observe how it works. > Marvel at how the shape of an airplane’s wing determines if it will fly. > Take the controls of an airplane or helicopter and sit in our Intruder Jet airplane cockpit and Bell-47 helicopter.
THE SPACE ZONE
THE LIFE AT SEA ZONE
Serving as a primary recovery vessel for NASA
With a crew of 3,300 men, Intrepid was a city at sea.
in the 1960s, Intrepid was very active in rescuing
Everything one needs in our communities today
astronaut Scott Carpenter (second American to
was aboard the Intrepid when it was in service.
orbit the Earth in his Mercury space capsule) and later astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young with their Gemini III space capsule which orbited the earth three times. This story is told through several of our interactive exhibits. Visitors can: > Launch a rocket through atmospheric levels while investigating thrust, liftoff and the parts of a rocket. > Orbit a computerized Gemini-3 capsule around the earth.
Visitors can: > Lie down in a recreated bunk. > Communicate with one another through signal flags, morse code and talk-tubes. > Compare the amounts of food needed to feed 3,300 men three times a day to typical shopping lists. > Discover what it took to load cargo onto the ship with a net and the physical acuity needed to actually climb a cargo net.
> Climb into a replica Gemini-3 capsule. > Try on space gloves and manipulate objects just like astronauts.
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Fo’c’s’le now open to the public
Restored Historic Spaces
Information Center (CIC), crewmembers tracked
The Intrepid’s historic fo’c’s’le, the forward-
Complete with radar scopes, wax plotter boards
most part of the ship comprising the anchor
and communications equipment, CIC was top
chain room and officer berthing, has been fully
secret and state-of-the-art for its era.
nearby ships and aircraft — friend and foe.
restored and is open to visitors for the first time. In the anchor chain room, visitors get an up-close look at the massive chains that hold Intrepid’s two 30,000-pound anchors. Dormitory-style accommodations for junior officers and two-man staterooms for higher ranking officers may also be viewed. Restored Third Deck mess area
Newly restored spaces on the Third Deck reveal daily life for the ship’s enlisted sailors. Here, 3,000 crew members ate their meals. The mess (the dining area) has been restored to its early 1969 appearance. The vibrant décor — complete with custom paint colors, colorful textiles and Western-themed props — is unique
life aboard a submarine during the Cold War. Over the past two years, the Growler underwent a major refurbishment. Its hull was repaired and repainted, and its interior restored. The Growler is the only intact strategic missile submarine open to the public anywhere in the world. Aboard, visitors get a firsthand look at its 32-foot long Regulus guided cruise missile, two torpedo rooms, navigation compartment, missile guidance center, control room, berthing areas and more. During the refurbishment, existing viewing wall
compartment shows the tight sleeping quarters
systems were removed and a new exhibit pathway
that the majority of the ship’s crew endured.
was designed to improve the visitor experience.
room where pilots received their last instructions before taking off. In the nearby Combat
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The former USS Growler (SSG-577) demonstrates
to the Intrepid. Nearby, a restored berthing
On the Gallery Deck, visitors can view a ready
Refurbished Growler interior
FORMER USS GROWLER SUBMARINE
All of the exhibit graphics and text panels were updated to reflect the Museum’s new exhibit style.
ACQUISITIONS
Since its reopening, the Museum has received more than 30 new artifact collections. These original artifacts enrich our visitors’ understanding of Intrepid. Recent acquisitions include the uniform of African-American WAVES officer Harriet Ida Pickens and the gripping diary of World War II crew member Jacob Elefant. New donations will be rotated into our exhibits over the coming years.
Temporary Exhibition: “Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace” — December 15, 2009 to Aprli 30, 2010. This exhibit includes 29 high-resolution iris prints of Schulz’s original designs from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. While Schulz was drawing scenes of Snoopy as a flying ace, USS Intrepid crew members were creating their own original artwork featuring the Peanuts gang. Numerous painted
UPCOMING PROJECTS
images of Charlie Brown and his friends survive
Our Exhibits team continues to develop new
throughout the ship. A special auxiliary exhibition
displays and exhibitions that will enhance our
showcasing Peanuts characters as they appear in
visitors’ experience aboard Intrepid, and new
the ship’s sailor art will also be on display. “Snoopy
temporary exhibitions in the Hangar Deck gallery
as the World War I Flying Ace” is a program of
will encourage repeat visits. In the coming
ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts
months, one of Intrepid‘s propellers will be
Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts.
installed on the pier, giving visitors and passersby a glimpse at this impressive piece of hardware. A fragment of steel from the World Trade Center will be displayed on the pier to honor the heroes of September 11, 2001 and to acknowledge the Intrepid’s role as a temporary headquarters for the FBI during the attack investigations.
“Mission to Mars” — Winter 2010). Intrepid will host a full-size replica of the Mars Rover for public viewing. This display will include a timeline beginning with the very first decision by the U.S. to explore space travel to present day efforts and technology.
It will include
video and interactive stops that communicate Intrepid’s role in the history of the U.S. Space Program. Diary of WWII crew member
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES
Core Academic Programs “INTREPID SAILS” — CATCH THE WAVE!
On December 5, 2006 as the ship left New York City and was escorted down the Hudson River to Bayonne, New Jersey, she displayed a banner that read “Intrepid Sails To You.” This moment marked the launch of Intrepid’s outreach programs, in which the Museum’s content was brought into school classrooms, libraries and communities in the five boroughs of New York City. Through our numerous programming initiatives,
EDUCATION HAS BEEN CRITICAL TO INTREPID’S MISSION SINCE THE DAY SHE FIRST OPENED TO VISITORS MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO. INTREPID HAS DELIVERED HIGH QUALITY, FUN, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS EACH YEAR, REINFORCING THE MUSEUM’S INTERPRETIVE THEMES OF WATER, AIR, SPACE AND LIFE AT SEA. THROUGH INSTRUCTIVE, HANDSON AND AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES, INTREPID’S EDUCATION TEAM CREATIVELY DEMYSTIFIES COMPLEX EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS WHILE MAKING LEARNING FUN, AND IS WIDELY APPLAUDED FOR ITS HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND FOR BEING A RELEVANT AND FUN LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
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our Education Department reached more than 16,000 students and educators during the two years the Museum was closed. During this time: > More than 600 classes in grades K—12 participated in the “Intrepid Sails” workshops at their schools, including nine schools served by the Cultural After Schools Adventures (CASA) program of the New York City Council.
> More
than
1,200
students
participated
POPULAR WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:
> Water Workshops
in our off-site Power of One* programs, where students heard from such inspiring
Be a Marine Scientist
speakers as Keeth Smart (Fencing Olympian),
(recommended for K—6th grade)
Dr. Roscoe Brown (Tuskegee Airman), Dr.
MSI – Marine Science Investigation
Charles Liu (Astrophysicist) and Willie O’Ree
(recommended for 7th—12th grade)
(the first African-American hockey player to
> Aviation Workshops
play in the NHL).
Up, Up and Away (recommended for K—5th grade)
> More than 175 teachers participated in professional development workshops led by
Echoes of Exploration
members of the Museum’s Education team
(recommended for 7th—12th grade)
in schools.
Current Academic Programs
Educational workshop
> History Workshops
Report to Duty! STUDENT TOURS AND WORKSHOPS
(recommended for K—5th grade)
During the Museum’s temporary closure, the
Our K—12 education programs serve students
Education team redesigned its programming
from private and public schools, with an
around the “new and improved” Intrepid with
emphasis on underserved schools in low-income
a huge array of diverse, hands-on educational
neighborhoods with limited resources. Students
experiences about water, air, space and life at
explore the themed concepts and participate in
POPULAR MUSEUM TOURS INCLUDE:
sea. Programming is now offered in both the
group activities and hands-on experiments using
> The Aircraft Collection and Flight Deck > Exhibit Highlights
Exploreum (see Exhibit and Collections section)
such materials as wind tunnels, wing models, water
and in the Michael Tyler Fisher Center for
specimens, ship artifacts and primary sources
Education, Intrepid’s unique education center.
and model rockets. Since November 2008, more than 15,500 students engaged in our tours and
*See next page for program description.
workshops.
Cultural Connections The home front then and now (recommended for 6th—12th grade)
> Exploreum interactive learning zone > Life Aboard Intrepid and Intrepid as a City at Sea
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More Ways to Explore Intrepid In addition to its many education programs, Intrepid offers its ever-popular Scavenger Hunts (K–12th grade) where students explore the Museum in search of fascinating facts, exhibits and areas of the ship where the crew lived and worked. Intrepid continues to offer “Intrepid Sails,” where educators bring valuable hands-on activities and lessons into schools. In 2008, more than 300 students were served by CASA (see page 14), which consists of a combination of six program sessions at designated schools and the Museum.
Leadership Programs Building upon the Intrepid’s powerful symbolism as an icon of service, our leadership institute, speaker programs and youth development events are dedicated to developing the next generation of civically engaged leaders. Each program is designed to imbue in students a greater sense of community so that they are inspired and empowered to serve in their own communities, to overcome challenges and to reach their goals. THE POWER OF ONE — 6TH—12TH GRADE
This speaker’s program introduces students to members of the community who speak candidly about overcoming life’s challenges. It is based on the notion that a single, moving and inspiring event can change a person’s life — or at least can start him or her on the road to change. This program is funded by grants and is offered at no charge to the students and schools who choose to avail themselves of this unique and highly rewarding program.
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Previous speakers have included Tuskegee Airman;
Dr.
Roscoe
Browne;
Astronaut
Scott Carpenter; TV News Anchor Dominic
Teacher Professional Development
The Michael Tyler Fisher Center for Education is also a regular venue for programs and events for New York City Department of
Carter; Deputy Mayor Carole Robles-Roman;
Intrepid’s
Astrophysicist Dr. Charles Liu; Filmmaker
educator-led, interactive workshops geared
and Actor Spike Lee; Founder of Def Poetry
to enhance K—12th grade teaching and
Jam; Bruce George; Multiplatinum Producer
learning about water, history and aviation. All
Amadeus; New York Knicks players and
programsare curriculum-based and emphasize
U.S. Olympians. Since the inception of this
science-based research, interpretation and
unique program in 2005, more than 25
examination of primary sources. In Spring
Powers of One Programs have been held with
2009 we launched our first Teacher Open
more than 3,000 students in attendance.
House, at which educators from all five
YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES (YLC) — 5TH—12TH GRADE
The Intrepid is a long-standing symbol of leadership and service. Our YLCs give students opportunities to hear directly from leaders in their communities while exploring the six core elements of character. Through full-day sessions
Education
Department
offers
boroughs learned about our educational opportunities. Teacher Open Houses will continue to be held several times a year with guest speakers, special tours and previews of temporary exhibitions. Current professional development workshops for teachers include:
of presentations and small group discussions,
> Monuments and Memorials
dynamic members of the business, professional
> Borrowing from Nature
and service communities donate their time to
> Water, Water Everywhere
Education
meetings,
conferences
and
professional development seminars.
Camp Intrepid Intrepid Museum Summer Camp delights youngsters ages 6—13 during one, two or all eight weeks of their summer vacation. Campers come not only from all parts of New York City, but from around the world and the country (i.e., Costa Rica and Korea, to name a few). Campers use their imagination and creativity to design inventions, build model space shuttles, explore the cultures of several Intrepid ports, uncover mysteries from ship artifacts and learn about the planets, moon and sun. Youngsters enjoy these and many more exciting hands-on activities, including solar cooking!
share their life experiences with students.
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New Programs CAMP G.O.A.L.S. (GREATER OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCING LEADERSHIP AND SCIENCE) FOR GIRLS
A generous multiyear grant from the Motorola Foundation’s Innovation Generation Grant funded Camp G.O.A.L.S. for Girls. Camp G.O.A.L.S is a four-week, five-day-a-week summer camp. The program’s mission is to increase awareness of math and science among underserved female middle school students throughout New York City. A cohort of 40 female students entering the 7th or 8th grade from all over NYC join the Intrepid Museum’s Education team in the summer to explore aviation, inventions, water and space at the Museum and on visits to Cruise books teach campers about life at sea.
partnering NY science institutions. SOSI — SCHOOL’S OUT, SHIP’S IN
Intrepid’s SOSI (School’s Out, Ship’s In) program for students ages 6—13 is held during the New York City public and private school holidays/ recesses. SOSI incorporates exciting learning, hands-on activities and interactive exhibits in our new Exploreum.
Camp Intrepid encourages camper participation.
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Hands-on learning at Camp G.O.A.L.S.
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW (LIFTT)
In LIFTT, a cohort of 50 New York City high school juniors (11th grade) participates in a series of monthly programs throughout the school year to develop skills in leadership, team building, peer mediation, public speaking, conflict resolution and goal setting.
Students work with
external partners who are experts in specific skill-building areas, and students put their honed leadership and communication skills to practical use devising and executing a community service project. In 2009, these projects reflect local community issues related to the environment and green initiatives. Through our ongoing LIFTT Alumni network from its pilot year in 2005, we are proud to report that students have gone on to such colleges as CUNY, SUNY, Queens College, Penn State, Virginia LIFTT builds leaders for today and tomorrow.
State, St. Johns University and Syracuse University, and most LIFTT alumni reported that they continued their community service activities in college. WEEKEND DEMONSTRATIONS
Intrepid educators help weekend visitors investigate sea, air, space and life at sea through educational demonstrations on the Exploreum’s Discovery Deck and on roaming “discovery” carts. Intrepid’s exciting demonstrations are free with admission.
A museum visitor tries tying a shoelace while wearing astronaut gloves.
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COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
THE INTREPID MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO PLAYING AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN ITS COMMUNITY BY HOSTING EVENTS AND BUILDING SOLID RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTNERS. INTREPID IS DEVOTED TO CREATING AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY VISITOR AND ENCOURAGES VISITORS TO CONTINUALLY RETURN TO ENJOY ANNUAL AND NEW COMMUNITY EVENTS.
A child delights in making some “goo.”
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Public and private funding allows Intrepid to take its educational programming “on the road.”
Hospital Schools Partnership The Hospital Schools program consists of visits by
Library, Community Center and Senior Center Programs
Intrepid educators to hospital schools throughout
Intrepid educators are frequent guests at local
New York City that provide educational services
community venues such as libraries, Boys
to children in grades K—12 who are hospitalized
and Girls clubs and senior centers throughout
for chronic or acute medical, orthopedic or
the five boroughs of New York City.
These
psychiatric conditions. Conducted under the
programs further connect the Museum with our
auspices of the NYC Department of Education,
community, and in the 2008 – 2009 school year,
this program is housed in 42 hospital sites
our Education Department delivered a total of
in all five boroughs and Westchester County,
19 programs at NYC public libraries and
has approximately 90 teachers and serves
community centers. Families and youth engaged
approximately 4,500 students annually.
In
2008 – 2009 Intrepid’s educators visited seven hospital school sites, leading activities during two
in 19 hands-on science programs reaching 421 An Intrepid educator guides a program within the community.
children and adults.
consecutive visits per site. Intrepid’s program was supported by public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and private funding from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. and Build-a-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation.
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Public Programs and Events
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Kids Week 2009
Intrepid celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing the female contribution to aviation
WINTER FESTIVAL WEEKEND
throughout history, including a discussion
Intrepid celebrated holiday fun with its
with pilot Dr. Maxine Lubner. Female aviators
first annual winter festival weekend, December
roamed the Hangar Deck with giveaways and
13—14, 2009, with caroling, craft workshops
balloons. Family workshops on the four forces
and storytelling which included a storytime
of flight explored the field of aviation with
with Kim Hympton, former N.Y. Liberty player,
children of all ages.
reading her favorite children’s holiday books.
EARTH DAY & GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY —
KIDS WEEK
APRIL 25, 2009
Kids Week aboard the Intrepid is an exciting way
Approximately 100 participants completed
for kids to spend their winter break. With dynamic, interactive exhibits in our new Exploreum hall and a host of fun-filled activities from our partners, which included the New York Knicks, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Madame
WOMEN IN AVIATION WEEKEND
Rosie’s Broadway Kids at Kids Week 2009
earth-friendly service projects aboard Intrepid. Activities included writing awareness letters and creating cause buttons. This event was in collaboration with Children for Children.
Tussauds, Mr. Met, Broadway performances,
FATHER’S DAY EVENT — JUNE 13, 2009
NASA and others. Also included in the week’s
Designed for noncustodial fathers and their
festivities are daily hands-on demonstrations
children, this event provided day-long family
with sea creatures, balloon rockets, the Mercury
activities for 200 participants. In addition
capsule and more — plus our crowd-pleasing
to scavenger hunts and catered breakfast
“Intrepid Jeopardy” game — throughout the week.
and lunch, participants were addressed by Commissioners and Dominic Carter of NY1.
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NASA and former astronaut David Hilmners were key partners during our Kids Week festivities.
Gift of Giving Thanksgiving meal
Outreach TRANSITIONAL HOUSING EVENTS
In collaboration with the New York City Department of the Homeless, Intrepid hosted three events at the Museum for families in homeless shelters with activities, demonstrations and entertainment, reaching 725 participants. > Gift of Giving — November 26, 2008 More than 175 people of all ages visited the Museum for this after-hours program. The event programming included a guided tour of the Museum, a family concert and a catered Thanksgiving meal. > Gift of Song — March 19, 2009 Families with young children toured the Museum after hours and attended an interactive children’s concert/workshop provided by Rosie’s Broadway Kids. Dinner was served to all 100 participants in the Musical performance at Gift of Song
Mess Deck. Each housing center received a flower arrangement to take to its site. > Gift of Fitness — April 17, 2009 Roughly 150 participants took part in the Gift of Fitness. After eating lunch in the Mess Deck area, families took part in a clinic with members of the N.Y. Red Bulls soccer team, and the event concluded with a tour of the Flight Deck. Each housing center received a soccer ball to take to its site.
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Intrepid slides into her berth at the brand-new Pier 86.
SPECIAL EVENTS
WHILE THE INTREPID’S RETURN IN 2008 WAS AN INCREDIBLE EVENT, IT WAS JUST ONE OF THE MANY SPECIAL EVENTS THE MUSEUM CELEBRATED DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS. DESPITE THE SHIP’S ABSENCE IN 2007, THE ANNUAL SALUTE TO FREEDOM GALA WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IT’S MISSION OF HONORING OUR HEROES, AND WAS HELD AT THE HILTON NEW YORK WHILE THE SHIP WAS UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS IN STATEN ISLAND. ONCE INTREPID RETURNED HOME IN 2008, HOWEVER, THE REAL CELEBRATIONS BEGAN. FROM FESTIVITIES ON THE PIER TO WELCOME THE SHIP HOME TO THE OFFICIAL REOPENING AND VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION, FOLLOWED BY A SPECTACULAR GALA, THE SPECIAL EVENTS WERE EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER THAN BEFORE, AND BOASTED NUMEROUS SPECIAL GUESTS, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Museum reopening ribbon cutting
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Fireworks celebrated the reopening of the Museum complex.
INTREPID RETURNS OCTOBER 2, 2008
Just after 2 p.m., with hundreds of spectators
The Intrepid, guided by four tugboats, made its
lining the pier and highway, the Intrepid slid into
return journey from Homeport Pier in Staten
its berth at Pier 86 and was officially home.
Island to Manhattan’s brand new, park-like Pier 86, INTREPID REOPENS NOVEMBER 8, 2008
on October 2, 2008.
On November 8, 2008, the Museum reopened to
Nearly 250 former crewmembers were aboard for
the public with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and an
the voyage and many participated in a ceremonial
evening fireworks display that lit up the Hudson
send-off, including a traditional line toss. Rear
River. In a symbolic “salute” to the Intrepid, the
Admiral James L. (Doc) Abbot Jr. (ret.), 82,
U.S. Navy’s amphibious assault ship USS Bataan
former commanding officer of the USS Intrepid
(LHD 5), along with more than 1,000 Sailors and
from 1960 — 1962, took the helm once more,
Marines, arrived in New York for the festivities.
“pronouncing orders” authorizing the ship’s movement. As it left Staten Island, the Intrepid traveled through New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. As it passed opposite Lower Manhattan, the ship paused, all tugboat engines in neutral, at the World Trade Center site in a momentary tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Former crewmembers unfurled a 60-foot American Flag, the same flag that flew over Liberty Plaza in the days immediately following the attacks and inspired countless New Yorkers who went to work and school in Lower Manhattan each day.
Some of the first visitors to the newly renovated Hangar Deck.
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VETERANS DAY — NOVEMBER 11, 2008
On November 11, 2008, the leadership of the
World-renowned tenor Ronan Tynan performs “God Bless America.”
A ceremonial wreath was laid in honor of American veterans at the 2008 Veterans Day Ceremony.
Museum presented President George W. Bush with
the
Intrepid
Freedom
Award
during
Intrepid’s Veterans Day ceremonies. In addition to President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, among the guests and speakers who attended the Veterans Day ceremonies were New York State Governor David Paterson, U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk A. Kempthorne, U.S. Congressman Charles B. Rangel, New York a
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and former NASA astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Scott Carpenter.
Intrepid is rechristened by First Lady Laura Bush and Sally Hoover Casale, granddaughter of Helen Smith Hoover who originally christened Intrepid in 1943.
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NASA pioneer astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Scott Carpenter join President George W. Bush in laying a ceremonial wreath in honor of American Veterans.
President George W. Bush receives the Intrepid 2008 Freedom Award, presented by Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Co-Chairmen Charles de Gunzburg and Richard T. Santulli.
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Salute to Freedom Galas 15TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO FREEDOM
16TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO FREEDOM
The 15th Annual Salute to Freedom on October 5,
Intrepid’s 16th Annual Salute to Freedom was
2006 was the last event hosted aboard Intrepid
held on November 14, 2007 at the Hilton New
before its restoration. Mr. Arnold Fisher, senior
York while Intrepid was undergoing extensive
partner of Fisher Brothers and Chairman of the
renovations in Staten Island. Mr. Joseph J.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, was honored
Plumeri, Chairman and CEO of Willis Group
with the 2006 Intrepid Freedom Award.
Holdings, was honored with the 2007 Intrepid Salute Award in recognition of his outstanding
Hillary Rodham Clinton offered remarks at the event and the Intrepid Freedom Award was presented to Mr. Fisher by General Richard A.
The 2006 Intrepid Freedom Award is presented to Mr. Arnold Fisher by General Richard A. Cody, Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
Cody, Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army. For the first time in Intrepid history, we were proud to honor one of our own with this prestigious award in tribute to Mr. Fisher’s outstanding commitment to our nation’s service members and their families.
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Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton joins in honoring Intrepid Chairman Arnold Fisher.
business achievements and his support of Intrepid and our nation’s military community.
Intrepid President Bill White (center), joins Cpl. Aaron Mankin, USMC (left), wounded in Iraq on May 11, 2005, and Chelle and Taylor Pokorney (right), surviving spouse and daughter of 1st Lt. Frederick Pokorney, USMC, on stage for special remarks.
Mr. Joseph J. Plumeri receives the 2007 Intrepid Freedom Award from the Honorable Bill Bradley and Major Timothy J. Hiel, USMC.
17TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO FREEDOM
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum hosted its 17th Annual Salute to Freedom on November 6, 2008 in celebration of the grand reopening of the Museum after its two-year renovation. Rather than honoring any individual, the event showcased Intrepid’s brand new exhibits as well as the work of the Intrepid Family of Foundations. Great friends of Intrepid, former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Rodham Ms. Heidi Collins, Anchor of CNN Newsroom Morning Edition, serves as Master of Ceremonies.
Clinton, were in attendance to highlight two years of accomplishments for the Museum. A surprise performance by recording artist Anita Baker capped the very special evening in style, making the first event back aboard Intrepid a truly special one.
Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton join us in celebrating Intrepid’s return to New York City.
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Museum Fundraising
Intrepid Museum Supporters & Sponsors
Intrepid’s supporters, led by the generosity
PATRIOTS
VICE ADMIRALS
and deep commitment of its Trustees, raised
Charles and Nathalie de Gunzburg
Don Eugene Ackerman
Estate of M. Anthony Fisher
Avon Foundation for Women
Richard and Peggy Santulli
Berdon LLP
Fisher Brothers
Denis and Terry Bovin
Arnold and Audrey Fisher
CSC Headquarters
Ken and Tammy Fisher
Mark and Susan Dalton
$83.28 million from 2006 to 2009 to provide for a major makeover of the Museum and its berth at Pier 86. Now home at its park-like pier, with more than 11,000-square-feet of additional exhibit space featuring hands-on educational exhibits, the latest in multisensory videos and
Steven and Elissa Fisher
Goldman, Sachs and Company
Winston Fisher
Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones II
Paul Hastings Janofsky and Walker LLP
Motorola Foundation
Plaza Construction Corp.
National Grid Dean and Kathleen O’Hare Charitable Foundation
newly opened crew areas, the Museum has
ADMIRALS
earned its reputation, as one of New York’s top
James L. Abernathy
Wendy and Stephen Siegel
Bank of America
cultural destinations, thanks to you. To ensure
Tawani Foundation
James and Barbara Bishop
The Witkoff Group
Intrepid’s sustainability into perpetuity and
Disabled American Veterans
that its programs and exhibits remain relevant and popular, the Trustees recently installed an Institutional Advancement department to help build on your support with formalized annual and planned giving programs and naming opportunities throughout the Museum complex.
CAPTAINS
Cantor Fitzgerald
American Honda Foundation
Jim and Karli Hagedorn
Avant Services Corp.
Vernon and Shirley Hill
Bloomberg LP
Thomas H. Lee and Ann Tenenbaum
Gregory and Anna Cuneo
Simone and David W. Levinson
Corcoran Group Real Estate
Bruce and Wendy Mosler
Deloitte Services LP
James L. Nederlander and Margo MacNabb Nederlander
FdG Associates
Joe Plumeri Daryl and Steven Roth Cindy and Tom Secunda
are proud to acknowledge the following donors
Anthony and Patti Sichenzio
for their generosity and stalwart support.
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation The Starr Foundation Reba and Dave Williams
Intrepid offers a unique setting for corporate and private special events of all sizes.
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Silverstein Properties The Bodman Foundation The Katz Family Foundation
COMMANDERS American International Group Inc. Arch Insurance Group Russell L. Carson Certified Moving and Storage Company Karen B. Cohen Foundation Component Assembly Systems Joseph A. Dimenna DRS Technologies Charitable Foundation Charles M. Dubroff GMD Shipyard HSBC
Nancy and Marty Edelman
Claudia and Nelson Peltz
As we move into our next phase of growth, we
Erik D. Prince
Jack Rudin
Federated Department Stores Lester and Gwen Fisher Deborah L. Harmon James G. Kennedy & Co., Inc. F.M. Kirby Foundation Kenneth G. Langone Pamela B. Liebman Joseph R. Perella New York Mets Foundation Inc. RBBB Construction Consultants
IBM IFIL USA Inc. Mel M. Immergut Naveen Jain Marc and Lori Kasowitz David Lageschulte Lehman Brothers Thomas Marano McCann Systems LLC Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy Mutual of America Michael Novogratz Admiral William A. Owens Pershing LLC R&J Construction Inc. Remco Maintenance LLP Schindler Elevator Corp. Alexander Shustorovich Skanska USA Building Inc.
Spike TV
Coalco Inc.
Infinity Mechanical Inc.
Paramount Plumbing Co of New York, Inc.
TM Technology Partners, Inc.
Douglas Spooner
Kenneth Cole Productions Foundation
Irving Foundation
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of NY
Tri-Line Contracting Corp.
Jack C. Taylor
Colony Electric Co., Inc.
Island Architectural Woodwork
Perkins+Will
Tri-Star Construction, Inc.
TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation
Con Edison
Island Fire Sprinkler Inc.
PE Stone Inc
United Air Conditioning Corp.
The Ambrose Monell Foundation
Con Edison Solutions
JC MacElroy Co., Inc.
Petrocelli Electric
United Federation of Teachers
The Northern Trust Company
Contractors Association of Greater NY Inc.
JDC Power Systems Inc.
Pinnacle Industries II, LLC
United Healthcare Services
ThomsonReuters
Ray M. Costa
JDP Mechanical
Pioneer Window Manufactiring, Inc.
Unity Electric Co., Inc.
UBS
Cross Country Construction LLC
JPMorgan Chase
Platte, Klarsfeld Levine & Lachtman LLP
Unum
Weil Gotshal & Manges
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Kastle Systems
Podell Rothman Schechter & Banfield
Wells Fargo Bank
Richard and Margaret Wood
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Kone Inc.
Price Family Foundation
Bill White and Bryan Eure
Diversified Investment Advisors
Lab Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc.
Proskauer Rose LLP
Jack Whalen
LIEUTENANT COMMANDERS
Donaldson Acoustics Co., Inc.
LandAmerica
Reckson Operating Partnership L.P.
Leonard A. Wilf
Ace American Insurance Co.
Eagle One Roofing Contractors Inc.
Lawyers Title Insurance
Regan Technologies
York International Corp.
Adco Electrical Corp.
EarthCam
Lazard-Freres & Co.
Regional Scaffolding & Hoisting Co., Inc.
Zacks Family Foundation
American Airlines
Easter Seals Inc.
Legere Group, Ltd.
Chuck Royce
Zurich Financial Services
Ashford Hospitality Trust
E-J Electric Installation Inc.
Levest Electric Corp.
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Zwicker Electric Co., Inc.
Astoria Federal Savings
Ernst & Young
Liberty Contracting Corp.
SBA Plumbing Corp.
ATC Associates Inc.
Ess & Vee Accoustical Contractors, Inc.
Lou Cassone, Benfield Lighting, Inc.
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
Atlantic-Heydt Corporation
R. Bradford Evans
Mayrich Construction Corp.
Sodexo Inc.
Abco Peerless Sprinkler Corp.
Atlas Capital Group LLC
Farmer Family Foundation
McAllister Towing of NY
Spearin, Preston & Burrows, Inc.
Abernathy McGregor Group
Beacon Capital Partners
Federated Fire Protection Corp.
Sean M. McAuley
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Spiegelman
Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation Inc.
Bedroc Contracting LLC
Kathleen Fisher
McKinsey & Co.
Spieler & Ricca Electric Co.
Roger Ailes
Belway Electrical Contracting Corp.
Forest City Ratner Co.
Midhattan Woodworking Corp.
Stamps Family Charitable Foundation
American Industries Corp. of NY
BP Mechanical Corp.
Fox Television Stations
Morgan Stanley
Star Paper Printing & Design
Apollo Security Inc.
BRC Commercial Kitchens Corp.
L. Scott Frantz
Georgette Mosbacher
Station Casinos, Inc.
Athena Group LLC
Alan Breed / Edgewood Management
Kathy and Richard S. Fuld Foundation
Nastasi and Associates
Stuart Ross
A-Val Architectural Metal Corp.
Bruce S. Brickman & Associates
Gensler
Navillus Tile, Inc.
Sun Microsystems
Bay Crane Service Inc.
Gerry Byrne
Claire Giannini Fund
Michelle and Linden Nelson
Dennis and Katherine Swanson
CW Brown Inc.
Carrier Corporation
Gil-Bar Industries Inc.
Newmark, Knight, Frank
The Atlantic Philanthropies Inc.
Building Strategies Group
CEC Elevator Cab Corp.
GMA Electrical Corp.
NFL Charities
The City Investment Fund, L.P.
Complete Installations Inc.
Cendant
Grove Capital US Services
North Eastern Fabricators Inc.
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.
Consolidated Technologies Inc.
Century Maxim Construction Corp.
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Northside Structures
The Panthenon Group
Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP
Chapman Family Fund
Henegan Construction Co.
Office Resources Inc.
The Related Companies
Crosspoint Associates Inc.
Chubb & Son
Heritage Mechanical Services Inc.
Osman Ltd.
Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Foundation
Robert Derector Associates
Cigna
Scott D. Hoffman
Paladino Construction LLC
Titan Interiors LLC
Ecker Window Corp.
CIT Group Inc.
Industrial Cooling Inc.
PAL Environmental Safety Corp.
Titan Realty, LLC
Entergy Charitable Foundation
LIEUTENANTS
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First American Title Insurance Company
R&S United Services, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hug Foundation
Five Star Electric Corp.
First Republic Bank
Bernard & Eva Resnick Foundation
BuildingStar Security Corp.
Flight Avionics of North America, Inc.
Lorber Charitable Fund
Kristen Kelly Fisher
Rivelis, Pawa & Blum LLP
Burgdorf Family Foundation
Forest Electric Corp.
Jim and Kay Loy
Loeb & Loeb LLP
Garcia Marble & Tile Inc.
Roadway Contracting Inc.
Burgess Steel Charitable Trust
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Mancini-Duffy
Albert and Barbara Garlinghouse
George C. Ross
David L. Caplan
Rick Friedberg
William W. Marden
James F. Gill
Royce Family Fund
Chelsea Lighting
Robert Gallagher
Susan Marenoff - Zausner
Martin Giroux and Valerie Lynch
May and Samuel Rudin Foundation
Chicago Scenic Studios Inc.
Gallant Fox Electric Corp.
Maspeth Welding Inc.
Guido Goldman
Schwab Charitable Fund
Jonathan M. Clark
Dick and Nancy Garlick
Robert Meeks Jr. Family
Interstate Drywall Corp.
Darcy Stacom
Perry Cohen Carpentry Corp.
General Maritime Corp.
Alexandra Metz
Jill and Kenneth Iscol
Structure Tone Inc.
Anthony Colasante and Pat Beene
Karyn J. Geringer
Milrose Consultants Inc.
James W. Jacobs
The Judlau Companies
Consolidated Carpet Assoc.
Mark S. Glasser
Mission Construction LP
Kent Karosen and Brian Hauserman
Thomarios
Corporate Consulting Services
CL Glazer & Co.
Move Management, Inc.
Kirkland & Ellis Foundation
Trainor Glass
Thomas Coutu
Glenn Partition Inc.
Kenneth N. Musen
Costas Kondylis & Partners LLP
Triangle Fire Protection Corp.
Lawrence G. Creel
Noelia Gonzalez
National Acoustics Inc.
Laura Landro and Richard Salomon
United Parcel Service
Cross-Fire & Security Co., Inc.
Gray Line NY Tours
Joseph Neto & Associates, Inc.
Legere Group, Ltd.
Veneziano & Associates
Robert Daleo
Guardian Service Industries, Inc.
New York Cruise Line
Lexington Partners
Basil E. Walter
Danella Construction Corp. of NY
Lowell Harwood
New York Yankees Foundation
Steven Littman
Davis Weinstock
Richard Dattner
Craig M. Hatkoff
Northwestern Star Foundation
Lynn Maddox
Weis Security and Communications, Inc.
Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
J. Christopher Hoeffel
Officers Wives Club of Ft. Campbell
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
Lou Davis Productions
Hoerle Foundation
On-Line Group Services Inc.
Peter Dawkins
Ikon Office Solutions
Peter Busch Orthwein
DCI Metro, Inc.
Inner City Electrical Contractors Inc.
Mario J. Palumbo
David J. Mayer MBNA Marketing Systems, Inc. Honorable John McCain
ENSIGNS
P.J. Mechanical Corp.
Acme Architectural Products
Jill DeBiasi and Cheryl Tomasulo
Intercoast Petroleum Company
F.C. Parson
Merrill Lynch
Allianz Global Risks US
Jaime J. Derisi
Intricate Construction, Inc.
Penguin Air Conditioning
Moey Inc.
Almar Contracting Corp.
Degmor Inc.
Interstate Industrial Corp.
PermaSteelSA North America
Mortimer B. Zuckerman
Antovel-Gelberg Painting Corp.
Diaz Architects Inc.
Ismael Leyva Architcts
Port Morris Tile & Marble Corp.
Moses & Singer LLP
Ariston Florist
Donaldson Interiors Inc.
Jacobson & Company, Inc.
Premier Partnerships
Motek
John C. Barrett
Dooley Electric Company, Inc.
Jantile Inc.
Kathleen Preston
Nascar
B&B Realty Co, Inc.
Gen. Ed Eberhart
Philip Kaplan Glass Works, Inc.
Bruno Hugo Procopio III
Navy League of the US NY Council
BCD Travel
Phillip Eisenberg
Richard G. Kirikian
PSAV
Newman’s Own Foundation
Bonnie Bell-Curran
Empire Architectural Metal Corp.
L&L Painting, Inc.
Randy Reiff
New York City and Company
Daniel C. Benton
ESPN
LaBranche & Co.
Rimi Woodcraft Corp.
Office Environments of New England
Debra Binstock
Joseph L. Eure
Landair
Robinson, Lerer & Montgomery
OnTarget Estimating
Robert Bisaccia
Expert Server Group
Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen
David Rockefeller
William A. Owens
Blackbaud
Federal Law Enforcement Foundation
LCM Logistics & Transportation Services
Sam Rosenberg
Par Plumbing Co. Inc.
Hird Blaker
Bettina and Brian Finn
LCOR Inc.
RSG Caulking & Waterproofing
Pfizer
David Boies
Firecom Inc.
Mark Lee
Judy Ruby-Brown
Prince Carpentry Inc.
John Boname
Fisk Electric Co.
Linear Technologies
Michael Sarkozi
Broder-Mansoor, Inc.
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
Rudolph J. Schmidt
Cliff Yonce
Donald Sherman
York Consulting Associates, LLC
David Shuldiner Inc.
Carl Zarrello
SJP Properties
Zell Family Foundation
Sky Retail Partners
Zions Management Services Company
Barry R. Sloane SmithGroup
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Snow Becker Krauss P. C.
Hon. C.W. Bill Young, US House of Representatives
William Somerville Inc.
Hon. John P. Murtha, US House of Representatives
Sonnenblick-Goldman
Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney, US House of Representatives
Lawrence B. Sorrel
Hon. Jerrold Nadler, US House of Representatives
Sovereign Bank
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Starrett Corp.
Mr. Sean Moss, Regional Director, HUD
Nicholas A. Stephens Mark Stitzer Studley, Inc. Symantec Taconic Investment Partners Tangent Construction Inc. Frederick Tanne
CITY OF NEW YORK Honorable Michael Bloomberg, Mayor Honorable Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor Honorable David N. Dinkins, Mayor Honorable Edward I. Koch, Mayor Honorable Christine Quinn, Speaker, City Council Honorable Gifford Miller, Speaker, City Council Honorable Peter Vallone, Speaker, City Council Honorable William Thompson, Comptroller
Honorable David Paterson, Governor
Members of the New York City Council: Honorable Dominic Recchia Honorable Helen Sears Honorable Eric Gioia Honorable Larry Seabrook Honorable Vincent Gentile Honorable Vincent Ignizio Honorable Mike McMahon Honorable Jim Gennaro
Honorable George E. Pataki, Governor
Honorable Patricia Harris, First Deputy Mayor
Honorable Alan Hevesi, Comptroller, State of New York
Honorable Carol Robles-Román, Deputy Mayor for Legal Affairs
STATE OF NEW YORK
Honorable Sheldon Silver, Speaker, New York State Assembly
Honorable Robert Lieber, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development
The Marketing Directors Inc.
Honorable Joseph Bruno, Majority Leader, New York State Senate
The Northern Star Foundation
Honorable Serphin Maltese, New York State Senate
Honorable Scott Stringer, Borough President, Manhattan
The York Group LLC
Honorable Richard N. Gottfried, New York State Assembly
Honorable James Molinaro, Borough President, Staten Island
Empire State Development Corporation Anita W. Laremont, Senior VP - Legal and General Counsel Douglas Wehle, Vice President, Loans & Grants Marion MacQueen, VP Special Programs Transportation, Infrastructure
Honorable Marty Markowitz, Borough President, Brooklyn
Timbil Mechanical LLC Titan Contracting Group, Inc. Richard Torykian T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation, Inc. Urban American Partners LLC Urban Foundation-Engineering LLC US Smokeless Tobacco Co. UST Adrian Van Schie Verizon Waste Management West Chambers St Assoc. William J. White Sheldon Wouk XL Insurance
Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Merrill Hesch, Grants Officer Department of Transportation Stanley Gee, Acting Commissioner Bruce D. Feldman, Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation Office of Homeland Security Valerie Bloomer, Program Representative New York State Council on the Arts Kristin Herron, Director, Museum Program Fabiana Chiu-Rinaldi, Associate, Museum Program
Honorable Helen Marshall, Borough President, Queens Honorable Adolpho Carrion, Borough President, Bronx Department of Cultural Affairs Honorable Kate D. Levin, Commissioner Susan Chin, FAIA, Assistant Commissioner, Capital Projects Jill Ariela Putterman - Arts Program Officer Jay Kelly, Project Manager Police Department Honorable Raymond Kelly, Commissioner
Department of Youth and Community Development Honorable Jeanne B. Mullgrav, Commissioner Joseph Salvayon, Program Manager Department of Sanitation Honorable John J. Doherty, Commissioner Department of Parks Honorable Adrian Benepe, Commissioner Department of Design and Construction David J. Burney, FAIA, Commissioner Denise Zinssmeister, Project Manager Office of Management and Budget Honorable Mark Page, Director Manhattan Community Board 4 John Weis, Chair Robert J. Benfatto, Jr., Esq., District Manager
JOINT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Christopher O. Ward, Executive Director
Government Entities The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum offers special thanks to the following government officials and organizations for their continued support of the Museum:
Hudson River Park Trust Diana Taylor, Chair Connie Fishman, President Noreen Doyle, Executive Vice President Laurie Silberfeld, General Counsel
THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Department of Defense Karen Rooney, Grants Officer Marvin Liebman, Administrative Grants Officer Gail R. Lovisone, Program Officer Pam Crespi, Former Program Office
CORPORATE MEMBERS
Fire Department Honorable Nicholas Scoppetta, Commissioner
American Express
Office of Emergency Management Honorable Joseph F. Bruno, Commissioner
Consolidated Edison
Economic Development Corporation Honorable Seth W. Pinsky, President
MUSEUM SPONSORS
Bloomberg L.P.
Marsh & McLennan Moody’s Corporation
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Affiliated Organizations The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s success led to the development of several other important efforts to serve the military and veteran communities through the Intrepid Family of Foundations. These sister organizations share the crucial goal of supporting the men and women of the United Stated armed forces, veterans and their families INTREPID FALLEN HEROES FUND Established in 2000, the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund has raised more than $120 million in support of the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans. These efforts are funded entirely with donations from hundreds of thousands of individuals. One hundred percent of contributions raised by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund go toward these programs; all administrative expenses are underwritten by the Fund’s Trustees and from interest earned on invested funds. The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund’s newest project will assist wounded warriors who suffer from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The Fund is building the National Intrepid Center of Excellence to support the research, diagnosis and treatment of TBI. Medical experts believe that due to the nature of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, TBI is much more prevalent in these modern conflicts than it has been in the past. It is clear that better care for TBI patients is needed — and deserved — by our brave servicemen and women. Please give today to help those who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation.
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
INTREPID RELIEF FUND The Intrepid Relief Fund is focused on several areas of need in the military community: hardship support for military families, education for service members and their families and military health care. The Fund’s principal program is Operation Mend, a unique partnership between UCLA Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Operation Mend provides advanced plastic surgery care to military personnel who have suffered severe facial injuries from wounds sustained in Iraq or Afghanistan. Patients are transported to UCLA for treatment by the nation’s foremost facial reconstruction surgeons. Treatment usually involves multiple surgeries over one to two years. On each trip to UCLA, the patients and their families are cared for by Operation Mend staff and volunteers, including “Buddy Families” that each adopt a specific patient throughout treatment in the program. Operation Mend provides a caring environment for patients and families as they undergo long and challenging periods of treatment and recovery. Please join this effort by supporting the Intrepid Relief Fund.
FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION The Fisher House Foundation is a unique private public-partnership that supports America’s military in its time of need. Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, the Fisher House Foundation donates “Comfort Homes,” built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable military family members to be close to a loved one during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease or injury. Annually, the Fisher House program serves more than 10,000 families and has made nearly three million days of lodging available to family members since the program began in 1990. There is no charge for any family to stay at a Fisher House. The Foundation is also proud to administer and sponsor Scholarships for Military Children and the Hero Miles program, which has provided thousands of airline flights to military families through donated frequent flyer miles. Fortythree Fisher Houses are in operation and 16 more are under construction or in design. Please assist this effort to care for the families of our wounded heroes in uniform.
Board of Trustees CO-CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD
TRUSTEES
TRUSTEES EMERITUS
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Mr. Charles de Gunzburg, Vice Chairman First Spring Corporation*
Mr. James D. Bishop
Dr. William F. Baker
Martin Edelman – Chairman
David Turner – Chairman
Mr. Gerry Byrne
Brig. Gen. Peter M. Dawkins
Denis Bovin
Charles de Gunzburg
Mr. Richard Santulli, Chairman & CEO, NetJets, Inc.*
Mr. Greg Cuneo
Mr. Pete Haas
Charles de Gunzburg
Mel Immergut
Mr. Kenneth Fisher
Mr. James Kallstrom
Howard Lutnick
David Levinson
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Mr. Steven Fisher
Mr. James G. Kennedy
Steven Siegel
Pamela Liebman
Mr. Winston Fisher
Mr. William Loomis
Bill White
Bill White
Mr. James Hagedorn
Vice Adm. Edward Martin
Dave Williams
Mr. Vernon W. Hill, II
Rear Adm. Robert A. Rosen
VICE CHAIRMEN
Mr. Stanley S. Hubbard
Mr. Barry R. Sloane
Mr. Denis A. Bovin, Co-Chairman & Co-CEO, Stone Key Partners LLC*
Mr. Steven C. Witkoff
Mr. Martin L. Edelman, Counsel, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP *
Arnold Fisher, Senior Partner, Fisher Brothers*
Mr. Howard W. Lutnick, Chairman & CEO, Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., Chairman & CEO, eSpeed, Inc.* Mr. Bruce Mosler, President & CEO, Cushman & Wakefield* Mr. Steven Roth, Chairman, Vornado Realty Trust*
PRESIDENT Mr. Bill White, President, Intrepid Museum Foundation*
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Kent Karosen – Chairman
Lt. Gen. Martin R. Steele
EXHIBITS AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Mr. Steven Witkoff
Mr. Robert Stelben
James Hagedorn – Chairman
Charles de Gunzburg
Mr. Mel Immergut
Mr. Richard Torykian
Charles de Gunzburg
Tom Secunda
Mr. Kent L. Karosen
David Levinson
Bill White
Mr. Thomas H. Lee
Pamela Liebman
Mr. David Levinson Mrs. Pamela Liebman
Committees of the Board
The Honorable John McCain Mr. James L. Nederlander Mr. Dean O’Hare Mr. Nelson Peltz Mr. Joseph Plumeri Mr. Erik Prince Mr. Pat Rainey Mr. Howard Rubenstein Mr. Thomas F. Secunda Mr. Stephen B. Siegel Mr. David H.W. Turner Ms. Barbara Walters Mr. Dave H. Williams
Bill White Dave Williams
Museum Staff
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Bill White, President
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Winston Fisher – Chairman
Charles de Gunzburg – Co-Chairman
Denis Bovin
Richard Santulli – Co-Chairman
Charles de Gunzburg
Denis Bovin
James Hagedorn
Martin Edelman
Kent Karosen
Arnold Fisher
Joseph Plumeri
Stanley Hubbard
Bill White
Howard Lutnick Bruce Mosler Steven Roth Bill White
James Bishop
Susan Marenoff, Executive Director Dave Winters, Executive Vice President Patricia Beene, Chief Financial Officer Fredda Plesser, Chair, Michael Tyler Fisher Center for Education Matt Woods, Vice President, Facilities, Operations, Security Bryan W. Kwapil, Vice President, Collections & Exhibitions Susan Hannah, Vice President, Institutional Advancement Susan G. Sedwin, Vice President, Human Resources
Mr. Arthur Wilson
* Member of the Executive Committee
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position As of April 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007. ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
2009
$
4,278,858
2008
$
13,119,593
2007
$
6,908,730
Investments
12,858,227
15,177,211
15,832,026
Pledges receivable, net
6,158,044
6,298,556
9,282,818
Grants receivable
286,326
918,180
244,010
Other receivables
783,585
1,000,864
577,028
Prepaid expenses and other assets Fixed Assets - net of accumulated depreciation and amortization Deferred bond issuance costs net of accumulated amort of $ TOTAL ASSETS
98,510
62,081
107,804
59,384,459
40,085,133
41,266,542
156,581
162,240
167,900
$
84,145,102
$
79,808,120
$
$
3,497,783
$
1,955,154
$
71,262,084
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Notes payable - lines of credit
7,647,872
Capitalized lease obligation Deferred revenue
377,725
1,154,140 800,000
848,873
0
0
1,639,287
4,627,402
606,120
Due to affiliate
164,965
126,850
80,847
Bonds payable
7,080,000
7,080,000
7,080,000
1,322,214
482,120
0
Fair market value of interest rate swap agreement TOTAL LIABILITIES
$
22,200,994
$
14,649,251
$
9,721,107
$
41,083,236
$
37,946,630
$
40,725,467
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Net Assets: Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted TOTAL NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
$
253,297
6,896,782
207,355
20,607,575
20,315,457
20,608,155
61,944,108
65,158,869
$
61,540,977
79,808,120
$
71,262,084
84,145,102
$
Consolidated Statements of Activities For the years ended April 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007. OPERATING REVENUE AND SUPPORT
Admissions and membership Contributions (inclusive of contributions in kind of $1,303,063, $678,587 and $447,769) Special event revenue (net of costs of direct benefits to donors of $61,300, 52,100 and $86,200) Grant income Auxillary activities Investment return designated for operations Net assets released from restriction TOTAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND REVENUE
2009
2008
2007
$
5,130,897 2,046,098 3,555,962 3,900,190 506,592 750,000 0
$
0 8,112,497 1,500,393 3,714,684 37,436 625,000 0
$
4,773,795 1,208,717 2,435,336 4,549,268 504,661 0 0
$
15,889,739
$
13,990,010
$
13,471,777
$
2,696,708 12,441,964 920,831 2,056,256
$
1,474,220 2,693,831 497,767 770,336
$
1,777,489 7,392,075 590,993 784,143
$
18,115,759
$
5,436,154
$
10,544,700
$
$
$
$ $
2,796,152 898,564 3,694,716 9,130,870
$ $
2,421,453 790,573 3,212,026 13,756,726
OPERATING EXPENSES
Program expenses: Education Exhibits and visitor services Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Fleet Week and other programs TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
Supporting expenses: General and administrative Fund-raising Total Supporting Expenses Total Operating Expenses
$ $
2,179,972 1,110,879 3,290,851 21,406,610
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF OPERATING SUPPORT REVENUE OVER OPERATING EXPENSES
$
(5,516,871)
$
(4,859,140)
$
(284,949)
$
$
$
NON-OPERATING REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT
Contributions and capital grants Unrealized loss on swap agreements (Loss) on abandonment of fixed assets Gain on disposal of fixed assets Investment return reduced by portion supporting current operations Net assets released from restriction in support of capital campaign Net income from rental of facilities Total Supporting Expenses
$
6,183,127 (840,094) (52,209) 0 (2,988,714) 0 0 2,302,110
$
2,618,716 (510,116) (3,488,818) 237,733 (98,763) 0 0 (1,241,248)
$
327,417 0 (898,465) 0 1,744,331 0 14,286 1,187,569
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
$
(3,214,761)
$
3,617,892
$
902,620
$ $
65,158,869 61,944,108
$ $
61,540,977 65,158,869
$ $
60,638,357 61,540,977
NET ASSETS
Beginning of year End of year
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