Figge Art Museum

Organization Overview

Figge Art Museum is located in Davenport, IA. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Figge Art Museum employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Figge Art Museum 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 06/2020, Figge Art Museum generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FIGGE ART MUSEUM ACTIVELY SERVES THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING APPRECIATION AND CREATION OF VISUAL ART THROUGH EDUCATION AND BY COLLECTING, CONSERVING, AND EXHIBITING ART. AS A VITAL, RESPONSIVE INSTITUTION, THE MUSEUM BRINGS ART AND PEOPLE TOGETHER. WE ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF ART THROUGH EDUCATION, COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITIONS AND PRESERVATION AND WE ENDEAVOR TO TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF ART.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITION & COLLECTIONS: THE FIGGE'S 2020-2021 EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: A COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION WITH THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, LIVING PROOF EXHIBIT, TITLED A VISUALIZATION OF HOPE. THIS EXHIBIT FOCUSES ON CANCER SURVIVORS WHO USE ART TO CELEBRATE AND REFLECT UPON SURVIVAL USING A WIDE RANGE OF MEDIA AND STYLISTIC APPROACHES AROUND THE COMMON THEME OF HOPE. FOR AMERICA: 200 YEARS OF PAINTING FROM THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN FEATURING AMERICAN MASTERPIECES AND COMPRISING NEARLY 100 PAINTINGS MADE BETWEEN 1809 AND 2013. THE EXHIBITION IS A REMARKABLE CHRONICLE OF THE AMERICAN ART DRAWN FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF THE DESIGN IN NEW YORK. THE EXHIBITION FEATURES REPRESENTATIVE WORKS AND PORTRAITS GIVEN TO THE ACADEMY BY ITS MEMBERS; SOME OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE NAMES IN AMERICAN ART. LESLEY DILL WILDERNESS: LIGHT SIZZLES AROUND ME FEATURES AN INSPIRED COLLECTION OF PAINTED AND SEWN TEXTILE SCULPTURES FROM RENOWNED ARTIST LESLEY DILL. A BLEND OF PAINSTAKING RESEARCH AND FINE ART, HER SCULPTURES FEATURE THE WORDS AND WRITING OF MANY HISTORIC AMERICAN VISIONARIES.


EDUCATION: THE FIGGE SERVED STUDENTS FROM LOCAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES, AS WELL AS PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS, SENIOR CITIZENS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND TOURISTS WITH A BROAD PROGRAM OF ONSITE TOURS, LECTURES, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. THE "BIG PICTURE" OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED HANDS-ON ART EXPERIENCES TO OVER 20,000 STUDENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. IN ADDITION, FREE FAMILY DAYS, THURSDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ATTRACTED THOUSANDS OF VISITORS FOR INNOVATIVE, ART-BASED LEARNING.


AUXILARY ACTIVITIES: THE FIGGE HAS IDENTIFIED THE SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO OPERATING THE STORE AND ITS CAF/CATERING OPERATIONS INTO A THIRD PROGRAM CALLED AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES. THE MUSEUM OPERATES A STORE OFFERING FOR SALE VARIOUS ART-ORIENTED ITEMS, MANY OF WHICH ARE THEMED AROUND EXHIBITIONS CURRENTLY OR RECENTLY ON DISPLAY. IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM HAS ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF A THIRD PARTY CATERER WHO OPERATES A CAFE TO PROVIDE AFTER HOUR CATERING FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. THE MUSEUM IS PAID CERTAIN FEES BY THE CATERER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASSOCIATED CONTRACT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michelle Hargrave
Executive Di
$158,595
Todd Woeber
CFO
$110,719
Ken Koupal
President
$0
Don Doucette
Vice Preside
$0
J Hunt Harris
Treasurer
$0
Samuel Skorepa
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,845,037
Investment income $180,701
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $33,151
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $59,878
Net Income from Fundraising Events $48,769
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $34,027
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,020,890

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Figge Art Museum has recieved totaling $182,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust

Davenport, IA

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$150,000
Charles R And Nancy L Charitable Foundation

Pleasant Valley, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$30,000
William T Prichard Iii Fund

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,588,540
Earnings$1,651,935
Net Contributions$1,800
Ending Balance$6,933,324

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