Plains Art Museum
- Assets
- $8.7m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 225
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Founding
- 11/1977
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 41-1260780
Organization Overview
Plains Art Museum is located in Fargo, ND. The organization was established in 1977. 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 06/2020, Plains Art Museum employed 225 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 06/2020, Plains Art Museum generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER A KNOWLEDGE OF ART BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN FISCAL YEAR 2020, PLAINS ART MUSEUM ENGAGED OVER 34,000 PEOPLE THROUGH OUR MISSION OF CONNECTING ART, ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES TO FOSTER CREATIVE, RESILIENT, AND WELCOMING COMMUNITIES. THROUGH OUR PLAINSART4ALL INITIATIVE, THE MUSEUM OFFERED FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ALMOST 30 TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS. IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM FACILITATED OVER 200 EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES - TOURS, WORKSHOPS, TALKS, AND MORE; AND FACILITATED NEW COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, OUTREACH EVENTS, AND OUR EXEMPLARY BUZZ LAB TEEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, VARIOUS PROGRAMS WERE PUT ON HOLD AND SOME MODIFICATIONS WERE MADE TO DELIVERY DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE ORGANIZATION PLANS TO RESUME ACTIVITIES IN A SOCIALLY DISTANCED AND LIMITED CAPACITY IN FISCAL YEAR 2021.
IN-HOUSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE DOCENT-LED TOURS, LECTURES, ARTIST TALKS, CURATOR-LED GALLERY TALKS, INTERNSHIPS, ART CAMPS AND ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. OUTREACH PROGRAMS WERE ALSO OFFERED WHICH BROUGHT ORIGINAL ART EXHIBITIONS AND ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO RURAL MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA.
MUSEUM BUILDING OPERATIONS FOR STORAGE AND DISPLAY OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTION WHICH FOCUSES ON 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN ART, REGIONAL ART, AND WORK BY NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Maus CEO | Officer | 40 | $103,151 |
Bridget Jackson Controller (jul-Oct) | Officer | 40 | $43,369 |
Branwen Roesch Controller Starting November | Officer | 40 | $4,846 |
Cheri Schoenfish Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Hoppe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Nielsen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $45,945 |
| Fundraising events | $5,334 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,276,167 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,327,446 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $182,919 |
| Investment income | $45,684 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $41,444 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,619 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$353 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $447,844 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $49,518 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,092,883 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $189,956 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $849,811 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,361 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,155 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,932 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,003 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,877 |
| Fees for services: Other | $288,209 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,268 |
| Office expenses | $141,468 |
| Information technology | $3,691 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $127,664 |
| Travel | $30,639 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $881 |
| Interest | $30,861 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $283,190 |
| Insurance | $28,052 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,215,712 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $609,147 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $228,328 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,054 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $88,996 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,747 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,159,482 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,599,019 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,718,773 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $309,673 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $46,749 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $797,150 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $612,841 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,766,413 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,686,437 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,265,923 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,718,773 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Plains Art Museum has recieved totaling $452,788.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CREATIVITY AMONG NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS INITIATIVE | $250,000 |
The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: "HIGH VISIBILITY: ON LOCATION IN RURAL AMERICA" EXHIBITION | $60,000 |
Fargo Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Fargo, ND PURPOSE: COVID 19 RELIEF | $50,000 |
Fargo Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Fargo, ND PURPOSE: COVID 19 RELIEF | $50,000 |
North Dakota Community Foundation Bismarck, ND PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,000 |
Sanford Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: Annual donation to Gala and Art4All programing | $12,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,634,937 |
| Earnings | $44,082 |
| Net Contributions | $40,000 |
| Other Expense | $120,000 |
| Ending Balance | $2,599,019 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Trigg-C M Russell Foundation Inc Great Falls, MT | $19,836,012 | $7,016,483 |
Minnesota Museum Of American Art Saint Paul, MN | $10,375,521 | $2,131,613 |
Plains Art Museum Fargo, ND | $8,718,773 | $2,092,883 |
Yellowstone Art Museum Billings, MT | $10,632,934 | $1,817,155 |
Museum Of Russian Art Minneapolis, MN | $4,796,655 | $1,025,852 |
Missoula Art Museum Missoula, MT | $1,285,373 | $877,269 |
North Dakota Museum Of Art Grand Forks, ND | $5,663,901 | $1,319,104 |
Rochester Art Center Rochester, MN | $5,925,708 | $595,827 |
Zootown Arts Community Center Missoula, MT | $3,378,351 | $1,392,321 |
Holter Museum Of Art Inc Helena, MT | $1,638,197 | $559,111 |
Paris Gibson Square Incorporated Great Falls, MT | $1,392,318 | $448,687 |
Hockaday Museum Of Art Kalispell, MT | $3,026,216 | $329,780 |