Bandera Natural History Museum

Organization Overview

Bandera Natural History Museum is located in Bandera, TX. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bandera Natural History Museum employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bandera Natural History 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 12/2021, Bandera Natural History Museum generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $236.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CONSERVATION PURPOSES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DURING 2020, THE ORGANIZATION RAISED SUFFICIENT CAPITAL TO COMPLETE A 4,000 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE MUSEUM WHICH HOUSES OVER 150 ITEMS FROM THE NEW SPAIN VICE REGAL PERIOD DATING FROM 1620 TO ABOUT 1820. THE ITEMS CONSIST OF RARE PAINTINGS, FURNITURE PIECES, POTTERY AND UNIQUE SILVER AND IVORY FROM THAT PERIOD. AFTER OPENING TH ART HALL, THE MUSEUM HAS EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN SCHOOL GROUP TOURS, INCLUDING TITLE IX SCHOOLS.


THE MUSEUM OFFERS A SENSORY SAFARI, WHICH OFFERS AN EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH SIGHT DISABILITIES. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE ALLOWED TO EXPLORE THE ANIMALS WITH THEIR HANDS WHILE THE ANIMAL IS BEING DESCRIBED. ALSO, THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF THE RARE ART COLLECTION CAN'T BE OVERSTATED. THE SINGLE MOST STATED WORD FROM OUR VISITORS AFTER EXITING THE ART HALL IS "WOW" AS WORD SPREADS OF THIS UNIQUE OFFERING, WE ANTICIPATE A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN ADMISSIONS IN FUTURE YEARS.


THE MUSEUM CONTINUED TO FUNCTION AS AN ORGANIZATION FORMED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND OPERATES AS A WILDLIFE MUSEUM THAT CONTAINS DISPLAYS OF EXOTIC ANIMAL MOUNTS AND A "SENSORY SAFARI" CREATED FOR EDUCATING BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AS WELL AS ADULTS ABOUT WILD ANIMALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN JANUARY OF 2021 THE NEWLY INSTALLED NEW SPAIN ART COLLECTION AND THE ART HALL WERE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. THIS ADDITION TO OUR MUSEUM HAS EXPANDED OUR OFFERING TO A LARGER AUDIENCE OF EDUCATORS, HISTORIANS AND HISTORY BUFFS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sully Woodland
Chairman
$0
Donald P Giles
Treasurer
$0
Dr Maggie Schumacher
Dir Operations
$0
Genie Strickland
Board Member
$0
Russell Hevenor
Board Member
$0
Mack Frazier
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$2,358,128
Membership dues$12,285
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$80,402
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,358,128
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,450,815
Total Program Service Revenue$86,530
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $22,801
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,560,386

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bandera Natural History Museum has recieved totaling $46.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$46
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