Founded: 1974 as a nonprofit foundation

Annual operating budget: $200,000 to $300,000

Total assets as of Dec. 31, 2002: $2.123 million

Donations in 2002: $41,000

Total 2002 support and revenue: $194,567

Expenses in 2002: $299,727

Estimated 2003 revenue: $175,000

Financial sources: Membership dues, corporate funding, program fees, tours, donations and endowments

Staff: About 15 full- and part-timers

Members: About 400

Annual visitors: 25,000 to 30,000

Annual school programs: About 450

Buildings: Six historical buildings, including 5-bedroom mansion, church, library

Acres: 445

Animals: 40, including beef cows, milk cow, oxen, draft horses, pigs, sheep, chickens

More info: www.norlands.org
Sources: Norlands’ officials and its 2002 audit 2002


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