Museum Of Friends

Organization Overview

Museum Of Friends is located in Walsenburg, CO. 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, Museum Of Friends employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Museum Of Friends 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, Museum Of Friends generated $240.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $230.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.6% 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

THE MUSEUM OF FRIENDS SEEKS TO HONOR THE ARTISTS WHO HAVE FREELY GIVEN ART TO THE MUSEUM, THEREBY ESTABLISHING ITS COLLECTION. MOF'S MISSION: TO FOSTER OPEN INQUIRY TOWARD ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION AND ITS IDEALS THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND AN EXTENSIVE PUBLIC REFERENCE LIBRARY AND PERMANENT COLLECTION. IT PLEDGES TO SERVE COLORADO AS AN ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCE, AND TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WALSENBURG COMMUNITY AND THROUGHOUT HUERFANO COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MUSEUM'S SCHOOL TOUR PROGRAM" IS OFFERED TO LOCAL AND NEIGHBORING AREA SCHOOLS FOR CLASSES PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM IS PLANNED WITH TEACHERS WHO USE THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS FOR CURRICULUM PLANNING GOALS. THE TOUR IS FOLLOWED BY EITHER AN ART, WRITING OR PHYSICAL SELF-EXPRESSION ACTIVITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS IN-DEPTH LEARNING OF EITHER A STEAM OR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING FOR PRE-K THROUGH 12; ADULT AND OLDER ADULT PUBLIC PROGRAMS. IN 2021 A TOTAL OF 118 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE SCHOOL-TOUR PROGRAM AND THE FRIDAY ART LAB.


FRIDAY ART LAB IS OFFERED TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND FOCUSES ON DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION WITH ART PLANTER BOXES, AND AN ACTIVE GARDENING PROGRAM AND BASED ON PHILANTHROPY FOR THE COMMON GOOD MODEL. DURING 2021 APPROXIMATELY 28 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED.


EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS 2021 THE NUMBER OF ADULT VISITORS FOR CHANGING EXHIBITIONS GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS WERE CONDUCTED MOSTLY ON-LINE AND NUMBERED APPROXIMATELY 2,823. THE CURRENT PROGRAMS ARE: THE PERMANENT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART WITH 1600 WORKS - PAINTINGS, PRINTS, SCULPTURES PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND NOW ACCESSIBLE WITH AN ELEVATOR; CHANGING EXHIBITIONS ON THE GROUND AND 2ND FLOOR; THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WORKING ON THEIR SOBRIETY "CREATIVE VISUALIZATION, MEDITATION AND ART" IS SUPPORTED BY THE 3RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG COURT. IN 2021 A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 570 ADULTS PARTICIPATED OR WEEKLY 10 TO 12 THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND WAS DELIVERED VIA ZOOM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
C B Berger
President/tr
$0
Richard Farley
Board Member
$0
B Habermann
Board Member
$0
Irene Martinez-Grilley
Board Member
$0
Ann Mccutchan
Board Member
$0
Alys Romer
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,950
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $136,175
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$92,705
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $72,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$233,830
Total Program Service Revenue$5,199
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,767
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $240,796

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Museum Of Friends has recieved totaling $21,013.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Musser Fund

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$10,000
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: RESTROOM AND FOUNDATION UPGRADES

$10,000
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$13
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