Oglebay Institute
| Founded | July 29, 1930 |
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| Founder | Earl W. Oglebay |
| 55-0359760 | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Wheeling, West Virginia, United States |
| Danielle McCracken | |
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Revenue (2015)
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$2,205,425 |
| Expenses (2015) | $2,529,260 |
| Endowment | $10,784,110 |
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Employees (2014)
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136 |
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Volunteers (2014)
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1,908 |
| Mission | To foster appreciation, expression, and discovery by engaging people of all ages and abilities through exceptional programming in performing and visual arts, dance, history, and nature. |
| Website | oionline |
Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, Oglebay Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated on July 29, 1930.
The organization’s founder, Earl W. Oglebay willed his country estate to the City of Wheeling for use “...as a public park for the enjoyment, recreation and education of the greatest number of people.” Part of Mr. Oglebay’s vision allowed for an organization that would offer cultural and educational activities. Thus, Oglebay Institute was formed to be governed by an elected Board of Trustees.
Under the terms of the bequest by the late Colonel E. W. Oglebay in 1926, the area now known as Oglebay Park was given to the City of Wheeling for "...so long as the people shall operate it for purposes of public recreation and education..." Shortly after acceptance of the bequest by the City of Wheeling two years later, Oglebay Institute was incorporated (1930) with the following stated objects and purposes:
To provide and conduct educational and recreational activities at Oglebay Park, Wheeling, West Virginia, and elsewhere.
To cooperate with, assist and supplement the activities of the Park Commission of the City of Wheeling, the Activities Committee of Oglebay Park, the Extension Division of West Virginia University, and such other organizations as may undertake to establish and conduct educational or recreational courses or activities within the sphere of activity of this corporation ...
And in general to do all things necessary or convenient in carrying out the foregoing purposes ...
Today, Oglebay Institute is committed to offering quality programming for lifelong learning with a multidisciplinary approach. Five departments offer programs in dance; environmental education; performing arts; regional history, interpretation and presentation; and visual and creative arts. The objective of Oglebay Institute is to be a leader in its disciplines by improving quality of life through education, recreation, culture and creative outlets for personal and professional growth and enrichment.
The six facilities which encompass OI include: the Glass Museum, the Mansion Museum, the Stifel Fine Arts Center, the School of Dance, Towngate Theatre & Cinema and the Schrader Environmental Education Center.
Purchased by Colonel Earl W. Oglebay in 1900 as his summer retreat, the Mansion Museum features period antiques and depicts Wheeling’s history from Pioneer times through the Victorian era. The Glass Museum features 3,000 examples of Wheeling glass and china made from 1820–1939, including the famous Sweeney Punch Bowl, the largest piece of cut lead glass in the world. Other highlights include the Sinclair Pharmacy and Wymer General Store exhibits, and glassmaking demonstrations. The museums are located in Oglebay Park, Wheeling. The mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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