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Message CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTIONAnnual Report 2023Inventivity in Action TM
Inventivity is essential for individuals to thrive and flourish. Especially in times of increasing change, uncertainty, and challenge.• noun1. Thinking like an inventor2. Embrace problems without apparent solutions3. Believing failure is as useful as success4. Resilient in the face of setbacksinventivityTM
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 20233Dear Friends of the Cade, I am pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report with you to highlight our team’s accomplishments during a year lled with major transitions and exciting developments! Serving as interim CEO gave me an opportunity to step back into a role I left more than six years ago. Although our core mission was easily recognizable, I was pleased to experience rst-hand the tremendous progress achieved under Stephanie Bailes’ leadership. The Cade is no longer a startup, but an organization with almost 50 employees, carrying out dozens of signature programs to inspire and equip the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs and visionaries! Keeping our ambitious schedule of eld trips, camps, and community events requires extreme focus – a trait that doesn’t come easy to a founder, who thrives on the chaotic energy and rapid-pace iterations of a startup. Our Cade educators not only met this challenge but took our Inventivity programming into underserved communities across the region, including those served by the Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG), the Gainesville Housing Authority, and in Bradford County. In 2023, we served nearly four thousand students, provided over a thousand free museum memberships to low-income families, dozens of free eld trips, and camp scholarships for families in need. I am equally proud of our exhibit design team, that created three signature invention-themed exhibits, each with their corresponding Building Blocks of Invention curriculum lessons. The team also worked with Adria Petty to design “Wildowers,” our rst Tom Petty exhibit. Working with her and seeing this amazing exhibit take place, were among the highlights of the year. Who knew that inventors, musicians, and poets all share an inventivity mindset!? Other notable developments included expanding the Cade Prize for Inventivity to a national competition and rebranding our Inventivity podcast that reached listeners in 25 countries. Being a startup CEO at heart, I was most excited to work with our team to lay the foundations for a national Inventivity Movement to share the Cade’s Inventivity™ Educational Framework with rural and underserved communities across the nation. The Cade’s goal has always been about moving outside of the museum to deliver educational experiences. Our country needs individuals who are resilient, adaptable, and can navigate the unknown with condence. Your support enables us to build those character traits in our children and in our communities. Thank you for being a part of the Cade Team! Spark wonder. Invent possible, Phoebe Cade Miles Co-Founder & Interim CEO Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Thought LeadershipTransformational Museum ExperienceOperational ExcellenceDynamic MarketingDiversied FundingTransform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.Our VisionOur MissionKey StrategiesTo spread an inventive mindset throughout the globe.
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 20235Building the Future TogetherThe Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is an experiential museum that teaches scientic concepts through the lens of invention. Most importantly though, we encourage people of all ages, and from all walks of life, to think like an inventor — and we do this in and outside of the museum. In 2023, our educators taught 110 science classes in ve Title I schools and in local community centers. We hosted eld trips, camps, and speakers on topics from parenting in the age of AI to music’s eect on the brain. We taught workshops on coding, robotics, 3D printing and more. Through our programs, exhibits, and labs, we help members in our community and beyond adopt an inventive mindset. We believe that everyone should have access to quality STEAM education, and that sits at the core of everything that we do. We hope that through this report, you will see the value in the work we do to inspire and equip future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries and that there are many ways you can be a part of our mission. From becoming a member to making a one-time gift or setting up a recurring monthly donation, you can ensure that we continue to make a dierence in the lives and minds of many. Donate TodayVisit cademuseum.org/support/ways-to-give/ to make a donation.
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 20236Thought LeadershipThe Inventivity® Framework is our proprietary educational curriculum that teaches science concepts through the lens of invention. In 2021, our education team developed and tested critical components of the framework within the museum, and it has since then evolved into a dynamic structure of pillars, blocks, and bites. The 7 Pillars of Science™ represent the foundational areas of scientic knowledge. Each pillar is supported by Building Blocks of Invention™ which delve deeper into key concepts, innovations, and the inventions that shape our world. These blocks are further broken down into Bites – concise and digestible pieces that bring science to life. We bring this framework to visitors at the museum through our Building Blocks of Invention badge program. Visitors who participate in experiences like live demonstrations, hands-on experiments, meeting living inventors, and exploring interactive exhibits can earn their very own badge as a testament to their scientic exploration! A complete list of Building Blocks of Invention badges piloted at the Cade Museum in 2023: EducationGuests in the Creativity LabPillar of Science™ Building Blocks of Invention™
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 20237Cade PrizePodcastThe Cade Prize for Innovation celebrated its 14th year with applicants from fteen states and in total the winners took home $100,000 in cash prizes. The grand prize was awarded to CranioSense, a Boston-based company, whose device quickly and non-invasively measures pressure in the brain, to detect traumatic brain injuries.25/50Countries Reached10Episodes3,670Total ListensWe produced two unique museum-wide themes that incorporated concepts from our curriculum, complete with hands-on activities and exhibits. We also created the Tom Pretty: Among the Wildowers exhibit exploring the joys, pains, and creative awakenings Petty and his team experienced in creating the album. “e recognition of our vision by the Cade Museum is an enormous pillar of success for our young startup. e Cade Prize is both an acknowledgement and a source of momentum. e prize money will help us rther rene our approach to the market, spread the word about CranioSense, and visit hospitals to get customer feedback.”– RYAN MYERS, CO-FOUNDER, CRANIOSENSECranioSense, 14th Annual Cade Prize Winner Phoebe Cade Miles speaking at the Synapse ConferenceCade Exhibits& Themes
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 20238Transformational Museum ExperienceYet again, our hard-working team delivered exceptional guest experiences to our museum guests, campers, and for our facility rentals. The ratings speak for themselves!Traveling Exhibits in the Tony and Olga Barr GalleryEVENT RENTALSFIELD TRIPSCAMP EXPERIENCEProgramsGOOGLEFACEBOOKVisitorsTRIP ADVISOR
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 20239“Highly recommended for an aernoon with the kids in Gainesville!” -JOE CALM “For a small museum it sure has a large amount of information! Good sense of humour, too.-VERONICA HUMPHREYS“Had a great time, sta is great especially Sam who walked us through the activities and honestly made the visit outstanding! -JESUS ALCANTAR“Fantastic experience! e exhibits are n and interesting and the sta are top notch! e way they engage with the kids is beer than any other museum/discovery center that we’ve ever seen!”– BRIANA BOSTON
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202310Engaging ExhibitsIn 2023, we hosted two popular traveling exhibits: Animationland: Discover Your Story! created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion. The da Vinci exhibit was completely interactive and boasted 40 full-scale machines built after in-depth study of his designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy while Animationland oered our guests the opportunity to learn and use animation skills.For our Cade-created exhibits, our team produced three: the ever-illuminating Lewis Latimer: Lighting the Way; Music and the Mind: A Medley of Innovation, which explores how music impacts the brain; and nally, Tom Petty: Among the Wildowers, an exhibit delving into the joys, pains, and creative awakenings Petty and his team experienced while creating the album.Additionally, we hosted the State of Water Juried Art Exhibition which showcased original works of art celebrating our relationship to water by the some of the most talented artists in North Central Florida.2023 Exhibits and ThemesANIMATIONLAND: DISCOVER YOUR STORY!December 2022 – January 2023LEONARDO DA VINCI: MACHINES IN MOTIONMay 2023 – January 2024
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202311LEWIS LATIMER, LIGHTING THE WAY February 2023 – May 2023TOM PETTY: AMONG THE WILDFLOWERS July 2023 – January 2024MUSIC AND THE MIND: A MEDLEY OF INNOVATION May 25 2023 - October 2023 STATE OF WATER JURIED ART EXHIBITION April 2023
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202312Impact and ConnectionThis year, we provided:O2B Kids Field TripSummer SEAcrets CampEngineering Electricity CampTitle 1 Elementry Schools:Metcalfe, Lake Forest, Idylwild, Alachua & IrbyNeighborhoods:Porters, Springhill, Kirkwood & SugarhillLocal Organizations: Caring & Sharing Learning SchoolCommunity SpringFamily PromiseGainesville Housing AuthorityGainesville ThrivesEpiscopal Children’s Services PACE Center for GirlsPartnership for Strong FamiliesSouthwest Advocacy Group (SWAG)YMCA North Central FloridaKidsCount1,097Community Memberships110Students w/ Free Field Trips5,629$25,000Camp Scholarship FundsStudents Impacted3,822Transportation Costs$36,200Outreach Visits
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202313Impact and ConnectionCade Museum Summer Camp GHA Summer CampBradford County Summer CampCadebotics ShowcaseArts4All Student Exhibition
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202314Dynamic Marketing80,000social media followerswebsite visits16,744impressions10.7MIf you’re not already keeping up with the Cade, give us a follow on any of these social media platforms: @cademuseumIn the News:From podcasts to blogs and local headlines, the Cade Museum sparked conversations everywhere in 2023. Discover the buzz by clicking the links below!
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CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202316RATINGSDiversied FundingThis year was an exciting year nancially. We successfully exited our New Markets Tax Credit Loan resulting in 100% mortgage-free ownership of the museum facility resulting in a substantial non-cash gain on our Statement of Financial Activities and a stronger Statement of Financial Position due to the unencumbered museum asset. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTCADE MUSEUM FOUNDATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUP-PLEMENTARY INFORMATIONTOTALINCOMEMuseum Operations Income $653,001Other Income $2,832,045Gain on Debt Extinguishment $4,275,600TOTAL INCOMEEXPENSEProgram Service Museum Activites $ 2,794,554Support Services Membership Development $22,413Membership and General $782,924Fundraising $150,490 Total Support Activities $955,827TOTAL EXPENSES$3,750,381NET INCOME $16,898,481
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202317Exciting Experiences Interested in sponsoring an upcoming event? Contact jfarmer@cademuseum.orgTake a look at what’s ahead in 2024! Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention! May 2024 – January 2025Turning Tides: Save the OceanMay 2024 - August 2024JA BiztownJanuary 2024 - March 2024Tom Petty: Among the Wildowers June 2024 - October 2024Cade PrizeSeptember 25, 2024Spark Wonder December 31, 2024Hoggetowne Medieval FaireJanuary 27, 2024
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202318Individual GiftsTHANK YOU!Adam Argus Adam Davis Adrienne Teague Alex Angus Alexander Calder Alison Conner Alison Rhoden Alissa Hodge Allison Janes Alyssa Bibbee Amanda Hall Amazon Smiles Amy Walker Andrea Bell Andrea Zelman Andrew Avery Angela Laird Angela Pham Angelica Almeyda Zambrano Ann Chan Ann Marie Joyce Ann Seiler Anyaliese Hancock-Smith Ashley Wingo Audo Alford August Rojek Babette Hierholzer Betty Baker Bill Werther Brad Bianchini Brenda Boggs Brent Kruse Brian Galzerano Brian Hill Brian Nance Brian Tipton Brianna Martin Brenda Minton Candice Goldman Carey Gibson Carmen Nye Carol Ann Dykes Logue Carrie Andrews Casey Thomas Cassidy Cuthbert Cathrine Keller Cecilia Reynolds Chantel Castle Charles Hinton Charlie Brown Charlotte Redd Charlotte Stroud Cherie Harder Cheryl Cook Chloe Garcia Christine Totten Clyde Moreland Connie Nixon Craig Sussman Craig Tisher Crystal Bliss Cynthia Hawkins Cynthia White D.A. Fosser Dale Wierman Dan McFarlandDavid Bailey David Finster David Hartley David Hastings David Saliwanchik Debbie Warden Debbie White Debi Revennaugh Deborah Downes Deborah Perkel Dee Whitlow Deena Strauss Denise Mirka Denise Privette Dennis Demnicki Dianne Small Dolly Haertling Donald T. Niemann Donna Payne Donna RenckDonna Wegener Ed Crapo We are beyond grateful for every single person who has supported our mission.
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202319THANK YOU!Individual GiftsFueling the Cade’s MissionEdward Forrest Edward Dowling Elizabeth Bogacki Dean Payne Elizabeth Hanselman Elizabeth Schrantz Elizabeth Zipper Ellen Montgomery Emily Robertson Emma Kobel Erin Lambers Erin GreyBull-Harrison Eva Herberg Freddie Wehbe Frederick Armstrong Gail Keenan Gary Grooms Gary Laerty Gary and Suzy Miller George DonhauserGeorge Walker Gerald SteinGil Levy Gilbert Witcher Giselle Morch Gloria Riddell Grace Cooke Greg Bradley Hannah Garner Heather Dempsey Heather Williams Holden Mellott-Hind Howard Graves Hunter Oliver Ivan Oelrich Jackson Streeter Jacquelyn Gumbo-Nhliziyo James Di Virgilio James Marshall James Mastriani James Skiles Jamie Ayscue Jamison Janke Jane ONealJanet Herzberg Janice Colvin Janine Williams Julian and Lauren Fant Jerey Fitzsimmons Jerey Meldon Jenna Besancon Jennifer Applebaum Jennifer Butler Jennifer Long Jennifer Ostas Jennifer TownsendJeremy Ranslow Jerryl Bennett Jesse Short Jessica Fuchs Jill McKinley Jim Leatherman Jimmy Franklin Joaquim SilvaJodi Hall-Rodgers John Collins John Heron John Hornilla John Stripling Jon Miller Jonathan Moseley Joseph Engel Joseph Klubertanz Joseph Morris Joseph Tedesco Joshua Davis Julia Goodman Julianne Lewis Julie & Jon DeCarmine Kai Doore Karyn Wirth Katherine Hula Katherine McNabb Katherine Oxendine Kathleen Hintenlang Kathleen Hayman Kathleen Kish Kathy A. Mindick
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202320THANK YOU!Individual GiftsFueling the Cade’s MissionKathy Cobb Katie Jansen Kelley Woods Kellie Jondro Kelye Lotz Kennon Poteat Kent Putnam Kerri Balabas Kevin Thomas Kimberly Dietrich Kimberly Dodson Kimberly Lammert Kimberly Wilson Laura DiRado Laura Kalt Laura Lynch Lauren Cohn Leah Eshraghi Leah Fisck Lee Emdur Leiann McInnis Leslie GarrardLeslie Hazouri Leslie Holland Linda Chavaree Linda Kelly Linda Rowland Linda Wirths Lisa Laliberte Lisa Adel Lisa Atchavit Lisa Patch Lon Staord Loren Roby Lori Griiths Marcelle Kirkland Margaret Parks Marguerite Epstein Marianne Freeman Marie E. Johnson-Nall Marilyn Purdy Marilyn TubbMark Martinkovic Marshall Thompson Martha Cade Marti Hancock Mary Disernia Matt Harrington Melanie Visnich Melissa Cason Melissa Fears Michael Pellett Michael Austin Michael Ezrattyl Michael Gengler Michael Heimbach Michael Howard Michael Tubbs Michelle Florence Michelle Hamilton Mike Brock Minji HwangMyra D. Williams Nancy Donaldson Nancy Fischer Natalia Burcsi Natalie Strappy Norm Hommen Pamela Bartnick Pamela Davis Pamela Harris Pamela Hayes Pamela Hogan Patricia Sullivan Patrick Howard Patrick Kilcoyne Patsy Brooker Paul Sohl Peggy Tharp Peri Saygin Peter Winters Phil Waite Phillip Furman Phoebe Chang Phyllis Warren Quechanna Ford Rachel Oldham Ralph Demeo
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202321THANK YOU!Individual GiftsFueling the Cade’s MissionRalph Kubicsek Ralph Veerman Randi Teague Randolph Scott Rebecca Lashua Renata Lencioni Rhys Williams Richard Allen Richard and Phoebe Miles Richard ODonnell Robert Peshek Roberta Keeton Ron Pricenor Ronda Ascioti Saa Crownshaw Sandra Goodspeed Sandra Krempasky Sarah Briant Savannah Clifton Scott Braswell Scott R. MacKenzie Shannon Burns Sheila Greer Shelby Havans Sheri Collins Stephanie Bailes Stephanie Couch Stephen George Stephen Ihnow Steve Carter Steve Soud Susan Balloon Susan Chura Susan Marcolina Susana Cruz Suzanne Woodward TJ Miedzianowski Terrance Mitchell Tierney Blucher Tiany Morgan Tim Weisert Tom Rothrock Toni McDonald Vera Podlesnik Vincent Romano Whitney Perkins William Atkinson Wyatt Stroud Yvonne Will Zalaya Ruise
CADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 202322THANK YOU!Businesses, Foundations & Grants Businesses Alachua County Farm Bureau Aloft Gainesville University Area Hotel Exactech Florida Power & Light Company Gainesville Health and Fitness Center Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Feathr Florida Farm Bureau Florida Trend Hyatt Place Downtown GainesvilleInfotech James Moore Certied Public Accountants and Consultants Lifework Leadership Orlando OneSixOne Ventures Many thanks to the businesses, foundations, and grants that support our work. Play Hard Florida Rotary Club of Gainesville Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Eisenschenk Vystar Credit Union FoundationsCarlson Family Foundation Community Foundation of North Central Florida Khoury Family Foundation Morrison Family Charitable Fund Stine FoundationGrantsNational Endowment for the Arts State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, Florida Council on Arts and Culture Visit Florida Visit Gainesville Alachua County, FL
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