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 06/2020, Figge Art Museum employed 50 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, Figge Art Museum generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% 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. 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 2019-2020 EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED "MIA FEUER: TOTEMS OF THE ANTHROPOCENE". THE EXHIBITION ENVISIONS WHAT OUR ENVIRONMENT MIGHT BECOME AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO PETROLEUM. VISITORS ENCOUNTERED THIS REALITY IN THE FORM OF A SYNTHETIC ICE RINK WHERE VISITORS MAY SKATE UNDER A SWIRLING VORTEX OF RAVENS AND UPROOTED TREES WHICH REFERENCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL REALITIES OF THE ALBERTA TAR SANDS IN CANADA. "DIDIER WILLIAM: LAKOU" FEATURED MIXED-MEDIA PAINTINGS AND PRINTS BY ARTIST DIDIER WILLIAM. THE ARTIST DRAWS ON HAITIAN HISTORY, MYTHOLOGY AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE TO EXPLORE THEMES OF CULTURAL IDENTITY UTILIZING A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES INCLUDING WOODCARVING, COLLAGE, PRINTMAKING AND PAINTING. "HENRY DREYFUSS: DESIGNS FOR THE MODERN AGE" FEATURED THE WORK OF INFLUENTIAL INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER HENRY DREYFUSS AND HIS FIRM. AMONG THEIR DESIGNS ARE THE JOHN DEERE TRACTOR, WESTERN ELECTRIC MODEL TELEPHONE AND OTHER ICONIC PRODUCTS. ORIGINAL SKETCHES, PROPOSALS AND OBJECTS WERE LOANED FROM THE JOHN DEERE ARCHIVES, THE COOPER HEWITT SMITHSONIAN DESIGN MUSEUM, THE ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY AND ART AND THE AT&T ARCHIVES AND HISTORY CENTER. "MAGNETIC WEST: THE ENDURING ALLURE OF THE AMERICAN WEST" WAS ORGANIZED BY THE FIGGE ART MUSEUM. THE EXHIBITION FEATURED MORE THAN 150 PHOTOGRAPHS BY SOME OF THE MOST RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES, PICTURING THE WEST AS A METAPHOR FOR PROMISE AND PERIL. THE EXHIBITION INCLUDED IMAGES MADE BY ARTIST FROM THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD, EXPANDING THE DIALOGUE OF HOW OUR VIEW OF THE WEST HAS EVOLVED FROM THE 19TH CENTURY TO TODAY.


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 TO OPERATE A CAFE TO PROVIDE AFTER HOUR CATERING FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. THE MUSEUM IS PAID CERTAIN FEES BY THE CATERER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASSOICATED CONTRACT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Timothy J Schiffer
Executive Di
$130,511
Todd Woeber
CFO
$106,212
Carmen Darland
Executive Di
$40,618
Michelle Hargrave
Executive Di
$18,089
Samuel Skorepa
Secretary
$0
J Hunt Harris
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$133,110
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $20,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,691,927
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,845,037
Total Program Service Revenue$819,327
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 11 grants that Figge Art Museum has recieved totaling $56,234.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$31,000
Scott County Regional Authority

Bettendorf, IA

PURPOSE: COVID 19

$10,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,184
Brad Sethness Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
Kent Corporation Charitable Foundation

Muscatine, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$1,200
Joyce And Tony Singh Family Foundation Inc

LeClaire, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,050
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,502,545
Earnings$40
Net Contributions$27,485
Ending Balance$4,530,070

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