Organizational Structure The museum is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, managed by a full-time Administrator. It is governed by a volunteer, 24-member Board of Directors who serve for 3-year terms. An active volunteer staff of over 50 individuals conduct tours and perform needed tasks in support of museum operations and special events.

Programs A variety of programs are currently underway at the museum. These include efforts involved in the restoration of the mansion and adaptive restoration of the Carriage House and Laundry House.

Services Research, based on the archives of the museum and the expertise of the staff and volunteers, can be performed for a nominal fee. This capability is limited and sufficient time should be allowed for the completion of these tasks.

Membership Categories
Adult
Senior Citizen (65 or older)
Student
Family
Contributor
Friend
Benefactor
James E. & Loretta Howard Society

Member benefits include free admission for one year, free passes for guests, the Howard Steamboat Museum Newsletter Bitts and Pieces, special discounts and other occasional offerings.

Volunteers More than 50 people have joined the volunteer staff of the museum. New members are welcome. To participate, please call the Administrator to find out when a training class is scheduled or to offer your specific talents.

Funding The interest from a generous endowment from Mrs. Frances Howard Kohlhepp (great-granddaughter of the founder of the shipyard) provides restricted funds for capital improvements to the museum. Operational revenues are obtained from donations, tour admissions, gift shop sales, special events and memberships. Restricted funds from a bequest by Jane Duffy Comstock (grand niece of the founder) are available for operations.

Donations and bequests are gratefully received. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, the museum is not subject to federal taxation. In addition, gifts and bequests to the museum are deductible.

The museum receives no regular federal, state, county or city tax dollars. Occasional grants from a variety of entities are used to fund special projects.