Milwaukee Art Museum Inc

Organization Overview

Milwaukee Art Museum Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (A51) the organization is classified as: Art Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Milwaukee Art Museum Inc employed 286 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Milwaukee Art Museum 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 08/2021, Milwaukee Art Museum Inc generated $17.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.5m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM COLLECTS AND PRESERVES ART, PRESENTING IT TO THE COMMUNITY AS A VITAL SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

PRESENTATION AND CURATORIAL: SPECIAL EXHIBITS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021 INCLUDED AMERICANS IN SPAIN: PAINTING AND TRAVEL, 1820-1920; SUSAN MEISELAS: THROUGH A WOMAN'S LENS; BYRDCLIFFE: CREATIVITY AND CREATION; THE QUILTS OF PAULINE PARKER; FIRST IMPRESSION: EARLY PRINTED BOOKS IN EUROPE; AND THE ANNUAL SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS: WISCONSIN EXHIBITION.


AUDIENCE, COMMUNICATION, AND MEMBER DEVELOPMENT: ADMISSIONS AND TOURS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 TOTALED 91,559 . 170 VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED IN ACTIVITIES.


EDUCATION: WE SERVED A TOTAL OF 76,313 PEOPLE IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEAR 2021. WE MAKE THE MUSEUM A GATHERING PLACE FOR ALL AGES TO EXPERIENCE THE ARTS. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENHANCE GALLERY INTERPRETATION STRATEGIES, EXPAND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE GALLERIES TO ANIMATE THE ART AND ENCOURAGE DEEPER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VISITORS AND THE ART. PROGRAMS INCLUDE MAM AFTER DARK, GALLERY TALKS, LECTURES, SYMPOSIA. SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ALIGN OUR PROGRAMS WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EDUCATION AGENDAS TO SERVE SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH SCHOOL TOUR PROGRAMS FROM 55 SCHOOLS. OTHER PROGRAMS SERVED 594 SCHOOLS INCLUDING THE JR. DOCENT PROGRAM, SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS, COLOR WHEELS, OUR HIGH SCHOOL AND TEEN PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH TEACHER WORKSHOPS AND PASSES. YOUTH PROGRAMS ENGAGE YOUNG CHILDREN EARLY AND OFTEN BY PROVIDING BETTER ON-SITE PROVISIONS, PROGRAMS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FAMILIES.


BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND ACQUISITION OF ART: EXPENSES INCURRED IN OPERATION OF THE MUSEUM'S CAFE AND GIFT SHOP AS WELL AS EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH ACQUIRING NEW PIECES FOR THE PERMANENT COLLECTION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,343,428
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,946,644
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,170,606
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $444,224
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,460,678
Total Program Service Revenue$943,816
Investment income $789,327
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$261,745
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,262,061
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $440,183
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $17,721,477

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Milwaukee Art Museum Inc has recieved totaling $66,200.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dudley And Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: CULTURAL

$57,000
The Marcia And Kent Velde Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$5,000
Gardner Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES

$4,000
$200
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$52,866,579
Earnings$11,236,208
Net Contributions$368,441
Other Expense$2,167,112
Ending Balance$62,304,116

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