Scottsdale Museum Of The West Inc

Organization Overview

Scottsdale Museum Of The West Inc is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2008. 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, Scottsdale Museum Of The West Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scottsdale Museum Of The West Inc 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, Scottsdale Museum Of The West Inc generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

INCREASE AND DIFFUSE KNOWLEDGE; ENCOURAGE THE APPRECIATION OF ART AND HISTORY; MAINTAIN A MUSEUM OR MUSEUMS TO EXHIBIT, COLLECT AND PRESERVE OBJECTS OF ARTISTIC AND HISTORIC INTEREST; AND PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN 2021, WESTERN SPIRITS NEWEST EXHIBITIONS INCLUDED: LIGHT AND LEGACY: THE ART AND TECHNIQUES OF EDWARD S. CURTIS; BEADED GAUNTLETS FROM THE WILLIAM P. HEALEY COLLECTION; THE ART OF OUR PHOTOGRAPHY, WITH ARIZONA HIGHWAYS MAGAZINE. THE MUSEUM PRODUCED A BIODRAMA BASED ON THE LIFE OF EDWARD CURTIS AND SPONSORED A SECOND BIODRAMA ABOUT WYATT EARP. WESTERN SPIRIT EXTENDED ITS MISSION AND VISION BEYOND THE REGION WITH NUMEROUS BROADCAST AND PUBLISHED FEATURES, INCREASED SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, AND REVISIONS TO ITS WEBSITE TO ENCOURAGE GREATER ENGAGEMENT WHILE RETURNING DURING COVID-19 TO DOCENT-LED TOURS AND BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS. THE MUSEUM HAS ALSO EMBARKED ON A YET TO BE RELEASED PODCAST SERIES. ADDITIONALLY, IN THIS YEAR OF THE CONTINUED PANDEMIC, THE MUSEUM HAS HOSTED ITS SECOND ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT, SADDLE UP II, RECEIVED A ONE-TIME MAJOR DONATION TO INITIATE A $5 MILLION OPERATING ENDOWMENT, AND IT HAS IMPLEMENTED A SUCCESSION PLAN FOR ITS FOUNDING DIRECTOR/CEO WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. AGAIN IN 2021, THE INSTITUTION WAS SELECTED AS TRUE WESTS MAGAZINES BEST WESTERN MUSEUM IN THE NATION AND THIS REPUTATION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO BE EARNED IN YEARS AHEAD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael J Fox
Director & CEO
$489,458
William J Burns
Executive Director
$25,702
David Smith
Treasurer
$0
David Sherf
Vice-Chair
$0
James D Bruner
Chairman
$0
Steve L Hipp
Vice Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Ck Valenti Designs
Exhibit Design
$100,256
Core Lge
Construction
$490,935
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$146,575
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,064,131
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,023,865
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $168,805
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,234,571
Total Program Service Revenue$410,358
Investment income $959
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $29,259
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $787
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $74,653
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,750,587

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Scottsdale Museum Of The West Inc has recieved totaling $248,775.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation

Paradise Valley, AZ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$64,350
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES

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$20,000
Otto & Edna Neely Foundation

Gilbert, AZ

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL GRANT

$15,000
Silverman Family Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
William L And Ruth T Pendleton Memorial Fund

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$9,348
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$500,000
Ending Balance$500,000

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