International African American Museum

Organization Overview

International African American Museum is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2007. 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 12/2021, International African American Museum employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International African American 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 12/2021, International African American Museum generated $29.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2021. 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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LOCATED ON ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SITES IN AMERICAN HISTORY, THE PORT OF ARRIVAL FOR NEARLY HALF OF ALL AFRICANS FORCED TO NORTH AMERICA, THE INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM (IAAM) IN CHARLESTON WILL ILLUMINATE THE INFLUENTIAL HISTORIES OF AFRICANS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, HIGHLIGHTING THEIR DIASPORIC CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE NATION AND THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MUSEUM PLANNING - THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUM PLANNING AND OPERATIONS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MUSEUM'S CAPITAL PROGRAM, BUILDING OPERATIONS, AND BUSINESS INITIATIVES. THE DIRECTOR OF MUSEUM PLANNING AND OPERATIONS COORDINATES THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING UPFIT (ARTIFACTS; FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT, ETC.), OCCUPANCY, AND STAFF MOVE-IN FACILITIES, SECURITY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, IT, CAFE, AND STORE IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH THE CEO, MUSEUM STAFF, AND CAPITAL PARTNERS. A KEY FOCUS FOR THE DEPARTMENT IS 'DAY ONE PLANNING,' WHICH REFLECTS THE INTEGRATION OF ALL MUSEUM DEPARTMENTS AND OPERATIONS WITH THE CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE TO ENSURE THAT THE MUSEUM IS PREPARED TO SUCCESSFULLY OPERATE ON 'DAY ONE.'


CURATORIAL AFFAIRS - TOGETHER, THE CHIEF CURATOR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EXHIBIT DESIGN PARTNER, WILL STRATEGICALLY AND THOUGHTFULLY CRAFT EVERY DETAIL OF THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE. THIS INCLUDES ALL CONTENT AND ARTIFACTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE MUSEUM AND ITS PROGRAMMING, AND HOW THEY WILL BE PRESENTED.


EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT - THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT IS FOCUSED ON EXECUTING A ROBUST AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY THAT WILL ENABLE THE MUSEUM TO BUILD AUTHENTIC LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL CAPITAL WITH TARGET AUDIENCES AND ADVANCING THE MUSEUM'S OVERARCHING COMMUNITY RELATIONS. THIS SUITE OF PROGRAMMING ENDEAVORS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM WHILE CONNECTING THE AUDIENCES TO AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE DEPARTMENT IS ALSO ENGAGED IN DEVELOPING CONTENT AND FOUNDATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATION PROGRAM.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
James E Bartlett
Curatorial Consulting
$317,760
Bchu Llc
Museum Planning & Operations Consultant
$201,663
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,639,999
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,050,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$26,825,117
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$29,515,116
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $136,188
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,998
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $29,654,302

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that International African American Museum has recieved totaling $2,088,990.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc

N Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION GRANT

$416,577
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$400,000
Guffey Family Foundation

Pennington, NJ

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$250,000
Darla Moore And Richard Rainwater Foundation

Lake City, SC

PURPOSE: FUNDING TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE MUSEUM

$200,000
Gilder Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MUSEUM

$200,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES

$200,000
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