Eiteljorg Museum Of American Indians And Western Art Inc

Organization Overview

Eiteljorg Museum Of American Indians And Western Art Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Eiteljorg Museum Of American Indians And Western Art Inc employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eiteljorg Museum Of American Indians And Western Art 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, Eiteljorg Museum Of American Indians And Western Art Inc generated $21.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.6m 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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TO INSPIRE AN APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ART, HISTORY AND CULTURES OF THE AMERICAN WEST AND THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF NORTH AMERICA. THE EITELJORG MUSEUM COLLECTS AND PRESERVES WESTERN ART AND NATIVE AMERICAN ART AND CULTURAL OBJECTS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, AND SERVES THE PUBLIC THROUGH ENGAGING EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CULTURAL EXCHANGES, AND ENTERTAINING SPECIAL EVENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITIONSTHE MUSEUM PRESENTED A VARIED SLATE OF EXHIBITIONS IN 2021 INCLUDING "HARD TWIST: WESTERN RANCH WOMEN", A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT FEATURING THE EVOCATIVE AND BEAUTIFUL WORK OF PHOTOGRAPHER (AND MONTANA RANCHER) BARBARA VAN CLEVE, AND "LAUGHTER AND RESILIENCE: HUMOR IN NATIVE AMERICAN ART" WHICH WAS ORGANIZED BY THE WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF AMERICAN INDIAN ART IN SANTA FE, NM. THE WHEELWRIGHT ALLOWED US TO ADD WORKS FROM THE EITELJORG COLLECTION TO THE EXHIBIT. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, ALL OF THE PURCHASE AWARD WINNING ARTWORKS FROM FIFTEEN YEARS OF QUEST FOR THE WEST WAS INCORPORATED INTO THE WESTERN ART GALLERIES HIGHLIGHTING THESE NEWER ADDITIONS TO THE COLLECTION. HOOSIER HOLIDAY FAVORITE, "JINGLE RAILS: THE GREAT WESTERN ADVENTURE" EXPERIENCE CLOSED OUT THE YEAR. THE CORE NATIVE AMERICAN GALLERIES CLOSED FOR RENOVATION/REINSTALLATION IN THE SUMMER OF 2021 BUT NATIVE AMERICAN ART AND CONTENT CONTINUED TO BE AVAILABLE TO VISITORS IN SPECIAL EXHIBITS INCLUDING NATIVE AMERICAN CUSTOMARY ART 101, WHICH FEATURED NATIVE BEADWORK, POTTERY, BASKETRY, JEWELRY AND OTHER WORKS; AND POWERFUL WOMEN II WHICH FEATURED CONTEMPORARY ART BY WOMEN ARTISTS, MANY OF THEM NATIVE. 2021 WAS A FELLOWSHIP YEAR, MEANING THAT THE BIENNIAL EITELJORG CONTEMPORARY ART FELLOWSHIP WAS THE FEATURED SPECIAL EXHIBIT STARTING IN NOVEMBER. THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE INVITED AND FOUR SELECTED NATIVE AMERICAN OR FIRST NATIONS FELLOWS WITH A $25,000 CASH AWARD AND INCLUDES A GROUP EXHIBITION, PUBLIC OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH THE ARTISTS, A SCHOLARLY CATALOGUE, AND SUPPORT FOR THE MUSEUM TO PURCHASE EXAMPLES OF EACH ARTIST'S WORK.


PUBLIC PROGRAMSA VARIETY OF PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED IN 2021 BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON AS THE MUSEUM GRAPPLED WITH THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC. THROUGH THE FIRST HALF OF 2021, PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDED LIVE ARTIST TALKS AND DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOPS, VIRTUAL GALLERY TOURS, FILM SCREENINGS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND BOOK CLUB MEETINGS. IN JUNE 2021, WITH THE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKING MANDATES STILL IN PLACE, THE MUSEUM BEGAN THE TRANSITION BACK TO IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING, THOUGH LARGE-SCALE PROGRAMS LIKE JUNETEENTH AND DA DE MUERTOS ADDED OUTDOOR COMPONENTS TO SAFELY ACCOMMODATE LARGER CROWDS. PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS THROUGH THE SECOND HALF OF 2021 INCLUDED THE RETURN OF THE POPULAR VISITING / IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM, AN AWARD-WINNING SPIRIT & PLACE FESTIVAL EVENT CALLED THRUTHSGIVING: USING FOOD TO DISMANTLE A COLONIAL MYTH, AND THE RETURN OF THE POPULAR ANNUAL DA DE MUERTOS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION WITH OVER 3500 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIA A LIVESTREAM. RECOGNIZING THAT MANY PEOPLE ENJOYED THE MUSEUM'S VIRTUAL OFFERINGS, EFFORTS WERE MADE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CONTINUE OFFERING PROGRAMS LIKE THE ARTIST TALK SERIES, GALLERY TOURS, ART WORKSHOPS, BOOK CLUB MEETINGS AND OTHER PROGRAMS IN A VIRTUAL OR HYBRID FORMAT.


FESTIVALS AND EVENTSBECAUSE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS, THE EITELJORG MUSEUM WAS UNABLE TO HOLD THE INDIAN MARKET AND FESTIVAL IN PERSON IN 2021, BUT QUICKLY PIVOTED TO OFFERING A VIRTUAL INDIAN MARKET, WHERE COLLECTORS COULD CONNECT VIA THE MUSEUM WEBSITE WITH NATIVE ARTISTS, PURCHASE THEIR ART AND WATCH LIVE PERFORMANCES, OVER THE COURSE OF TWO WEEKS, JUNE 14-28, 2021. DURING THIS TIME FRAME, MUSEUM HOSTED 14 LIVE VIRTUAL EVENTS INCLUDING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, ARTIST TALKS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. PATRONS AND ARTISTS ALIKE OVERWHELMINGLY APPRECIATED THE VIRTUAL INDIAN MARKET & FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE AND CONTINUED SUPPORT, WITH ONE ARTIST COMMENTING "VERY NICELY DONE AND AS AN ARTIST VERY APPRECIATIVE FOR YOUR EFFORTS. MIIGWETCH!"


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Kubik Inc
Native American Gallery Renovation
$1,495,659
Origin Studios
Native American Gallery Design
$614,453
Mcguire Scenic Inc
Rb Annis Western Family Experience Renov
$174,850
Fa Wilhelm Construction Co Inc
Gallery Demolition
$252,413
Cyberian Technology
It Support Services
$213,159
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$182,200
Related organizations$0
Government grants $407,589
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$15,146,429
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,693,848
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,736,218
Total Program Service Revenue$487,892
Investment income $1,748,894
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $121,726
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,233,542
Net Income from Fundraising Events $147,140
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $132,829
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $21,664,008

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Eiteljorg Museum Of American Indians And Western Art Inc has recieved totaling $2,068,087.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: ARTS PROGRAMMING & COVID RELIEF

$537,500
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Tr

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: CAPITAL GRANT TO REIMAGINE AND REINSTALL THE NATIVE AMERICAN GALLERIES, GIVING VOICE TO NATIVE ARTISTS, THEIR NATION'S STORIES, THEIR TRADITIONS, THEIR PASTS AND THEIR FUTURES.

$500,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$334,975
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: Eiteljorg Museum general operations 2021

$200,000
Indianapolis Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: Charitable contribution

$107,793
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$99,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$32,999,094
Earnings$4,297,901
Admin Expense$86,911
Net Contributions$2,436,107
Other Expense$1,299,330
Ending Balance$38,346,861

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