American Folk Art Museum

Organization Overview

American Folk Art Museum is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, American Folk Art Museum employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Folk Art Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, American Folk Art Museum generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM ENGAGES PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS THROUGH ITS COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PROGRAMS AS THE LEADING FORUM SHAPING THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF FOLK AND SELF-TAUGHT ART ACROSS TIME AND PLACE. COMMITTED TO LEARNING AND SCHOLARSHIP AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS, THE MUSEUM ENDEAVORS TO PROVIDE AN INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS DIVERSE AUDIENCE AND TO FOSTER NEW AND DISTINCTIVE IDEAS. THE MUSEUM SEEKS TO ALWAYS ACT IN A SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE AND INTEGRITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITIONS AND COLLECTIONS - DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION OF EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT PRESENT NEW IDEAS, ARTISTS AND ARTWORKS THAT SHAPE AND DEFINE THE FIELD OF FOLK ART AND WORK OF SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS. THE MUSEUM ALSO MAINTAINS AND PRESERVES A COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 7,000 OBJECTS; LOANS ARTWORKS TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS; ORGANIZES TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS AND MAKES ITS COLLECTION AVAILABLE FOR STUDY.


MUSEUM GIFT SHOP MAKES MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDING HAND-MADE ITEMS, ARTISTIC REPRODUCTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS THAT REFLECTS THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE MUSEUM. THIS YEAR THE SHOP SUFFERED A DECLINE IN SALES DUE THE THE CLOSURE BROUGHT ON BY THE COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC. NEVERTHELESS, THE MUSEUM CHOSE TO MAINTAIN FULL STAFFING THROUGHOUT THE COVID-19 CLOSURE. THE MUSEUM HAS INCREASED ITS EFFORTS IN PROMOTING ONLINE SALES.


EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH SINGLE CLASS VISITS; MUSEUM-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS; TEEN DOCENT PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS; MONTHLY FAMILY PROGRAMS, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS, WEEKLY MUSIC EVENTS, PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, TOURS FOR BLIND AND VISITORS WITH LOW VISION, A YEAR-LONG, PAID INTERNSHIP FOR LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR NYC TEACHERS, AND OPEN HOUSES FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS; AND EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY AND STUDY CENTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF SCHOLARS AND RESEARCHERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT; AND ADULT PROGRAMS THAT SERVE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS WITH A ROBUST PROGRAM OF LECTURES, FILMS, DOCENT TOURS, SYMPOSIA AND SPECIAL EVENTS. DUE TO THE ON-GOING COVID19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC, MANY PROGRAMS WERE MOVED TO VIRTUAL PLATFORMS RATHER THAN BEING CONDUCTED IN PERSON.


REPRODUCTION RIGHTS OF THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBITS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Silnor #2 Lp
Rent
$259,276
Masterpiece International
Collection Shipping Services
$127,284
Aetna Health Insurance Company Of New Yo
Insurance Services
$198,291
Universal Protection Service Llc
Security Services
$118,274
Tiaa-cref
Retirement Premiums
$166,068
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,132,657
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,180,554
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,313,211
Total Program Service Revenue$247,533
Investment income $263,193
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $38,294
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$72,383
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,818,559

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Folk Art Museum has recieved totaling $1,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fein Ross Family Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: APPRECIATION OF FOLK ART

$1,000
The Mdc Foundation

Charlottesville, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,559,587
Earnings$1,080,828
Admin Expense$294,900
Net Contributions$107,572
Ending Balance$5,453,087

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