African American Heritage Foundation
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $548.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Founding
- 12/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 42-1415305
Organization Overview
African American Heritage Foundation, operating under the name African American Museum Of Iowa, is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, African American Museum Of Iowa employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African American Museum Of Iowa 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, African American Museum Of Iowa generated $548.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $503.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, EXHIBIT, AND TEACH THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE OF IOWA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A MUSEUM THAT PRODUCES EXHIBITS, ON-SITE PROGRAMS, OFF-SITE PROGRAMS, VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, AND HOUSES A COLLECTION. THE MUSEUM'S FACILITY FEATURES TWO EXHIBIT GALLERIES. THE PERMANENT EXHIBIT, "ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES", EXPLORES OVER 200 YEARS OF IOWA'S AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY. THE GALE SAYERS CHANGING EXHIBIT GALLERY HOSTS A NEW EXHIBIT EACH YEAR ON A DIFFERENT THEME. SEVERAL TRAVELING EXHIBITS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, LIBRARIES, AND OTHER MUSEUMS FOR A SMALL FEE. 2,250 PEOPLE VISITED THE MUSEUMS ON- SITE EXHIBITS IN 2021. THIS INCLUDES WALK-IN VISITORS AND VISITORS ON GUIDED GROUP TOURS OR FIELD TRIPS. IN 2021, OUR TRAVLEING TRUNKS AND EXHIBITS WERE RENTED 39 TIMES REACHING AN ESTIMATED 43,457 PEOPLE IN 13 CITIES AND TOWNS.THE MUSEUM CONDUCTS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, BOTH ON-SITE AT THE MUSEUM AND OFF-SITE AT LOCATIONS AROUND THE STATE. THIS INCLUDES HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND PERFORMANCES. IN 2021, A COMBINATION OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ALLOWED FOR STATEWIDE PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT HELD 69 PROGRAMS THAT REACHED OVER 12,000 PEOPLE FOR A TOTAL OF 17,593 LEARNING HOURS. THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS A COLLECTION OF APPROXIMATELY 3,000 OBJECTS, 100 LINEAR FEET OF ARCHIVAL MATERIAL, AND DOZENS OF ORAL HISTORIES. IN ADDITION TO PRESERVING THESE ITEMS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, THEY ARE UTILIZED IN EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM ALSO HAS A NON-CIRCULATING RESEARCH LIBRARY AVAILABLE TO ON-SITE VISITORS DURING REGULAR OPEN HOURS. MOST OF THE COLLECTION DATABASE AND A SELECTION OF ORAL HISTORIES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MUSEUM'S WEBSITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lanisha Cassell Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $63,034 |
Kristin Parrott Joined 121 Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Maurice E Davis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Nancy Humbles President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Jamarco Clark Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Anthony Betters Jr Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $96,551 |
| Membership dues | $20,110 |
| Fundraising events | $81,889 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $91,295 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,400 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $515,245 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,323 |
| Investment income | $35 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,495 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,304 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,568 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $548,617 |
| 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. | $66,785 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,053 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $132,421 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,600 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,923 |
| Fees for services: Management | $778 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,663 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,007 |
| Office expenses | $15,240 |
| Information technology | $1,640 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,486 |
| Travel | $642 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $547 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $82,150 |
| Insurance | $12,658 |
| All other expenses | $4,477 |
| Total functional expenses | $503,385 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,907 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $352,882 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,577 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,293 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,499,306 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,487 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,339 |
| Total assets | $1,911,791 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,912 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,602 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,531 |
| Total liabilities | $17,045 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,742,534 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $152,212 |
| 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 | $1,911,791 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that African American Heritage Foundation has recieved totaling $70,555.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, UNRESTRICTED/OPERATIONS, ANNUAL DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION, YOUTHTEENTH- BLACK HISTORY CHALLENGE - THE AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH THINK TANK, MAPPING EXCLUSION: REDLINING IN IOWA & PROGRAMMING, MAPPING EXCLUSION EXHIBIT AND PROGRAMMING | $32,909 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $15,000 |
GreenState Credit Union UNION North Liberty, IA PURPOSE: History Makers Gala | $10,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $7,500 |
Reuben And Muriel Savin Foundation Pennington, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $146 |
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|---|---|---|
Xilin Association Naperville, IL | $12,598,831 | $16,219,708 |
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc Lac Du Flambeau, WI | $2,692,230 | $12,711,243 |
American Swedish Institute Minneapolis, MN | $53,674,080 | $22,744,075 |
National Museum Of Mexican Art Chicago, IL | $19,674,194 | $15,502,542 |
First Peoples Fund Rapid City, SD | $11,478,942 | $11,058,456 |
Cityserve International Springfield, MO | $3,073,627 | $2,894,245 |
Instituto Cervantes Of Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | $741,739 | $2,489,461 |
Coalition Of Asian American Leaders St Paul, MN | $4,205,998 | $3,284,074 |
National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition Minneapolis, MN | $8,382,833 | $1,366,565 |
Black Hills Badlands & Lakes Association Rapid City, SD | $1,241,083 | $1,774,171 |
The Alliance Francaise French House Of Chicago Chicago, IL | $5,091,056 | $2,088,000 |
The Germanic-American Institute St Paul, MN | $1,003,743 | $1,467,088 |