Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts

Organization Overview

Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts is located in Hagerstown, MD. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2022, Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts 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 06/2022, Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts generated $5.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE A VIBRANT PLACE FOR THE PRESENTATION AND EXPLORATION OF ART OF LASTING QUALITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF A DIVERSE PUBLIC THROUGH INTENTIONAL ART COLLECTING, LIVELY INTERPRETATION, DILIGENT PRESERVATION AND CARE, ACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MISSION IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT, INTERPRETATION AND CARE OF ART COLLECTIONS; CREATION OF ORIGINAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIONS; AND PRESENTATION OF INTERPRETIVE LECTURES, CONCERTS, ART INSTRUCTION AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT VISITORS GAIN A BETTER APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FINE ARTS. THE MUSEUM ACTIVELY COLLECTS WORKS OF ART IN THE FIELDS OF AMERICAN ART, WORLD CULTURES, AND ART OF THE REGION. ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS, ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE AND ITS COLLECTION INCLUDES OVER 6,500 WORKS OF ART. OVER EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, HAGERSTOWN NATIVE, ANNA BRUGH SINGER AND HER HUSBAND, NOTED AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER, WILLIAM HENRY SINGER, ESTABLISHED AN ART MUSEUM AND GAVE IT TO THE COMMUNITY WITH THE PROVISO THAT ADMISSION BE FREE IN PERPETUITY. THEIR LARGESSE AND THE GENEROSITY OF MANY SUBSEQUENT COLLECTORS BUILT A REMARKABLE ART COLLECTION IN WASHINGTON COUNTY.


THE PRESENTATION OF ART COLLECTIONS, AND ASSOCIATED INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES REQUIRES THE MAINTENANCE OF A SPECIALIZED AND ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDING AND GROUNDS. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENCOUNTER HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT WORKS OF ART IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING, AND WITH SAFETY AND SECURITY ARE IMPORTANT VALUES OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS. THE WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HAS AN ENDURING COMMITMENT TO ARTS EDUCATION AND TO THE SUPPORT OF REGIONAL ARTISTS. THE MUSEUM REGULARLY OFFERS STUDIO ART COURSES, ART HISTORICAL LECTURES, CONCERTS, AND EXHIBITIONS FROM ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION AND TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS.


LECTURES, CONCERTS, FAMILY FESTIVALS, WORKSHOPS, DOCENT TOURS AND ART CLASSES ARE PART OF THE ONGOING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THE MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM HAS OFFERED ART CLASSES SINCE ITS FOUNDING; EARLIEST INSTRUCTORS INCLUDED THOMAS DANAHER AND TONY CARNELLI, BOTH WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION (WPA) ARTISTS, AND MISS MARY HARTER, WHO, FROM THE FIRST DAY THE MUSEUM OPENED, TAUGHT THE SATURDAY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sarah J Hall
Director
$122,602
Howard Kaylor
Second Vice President
$0
Susan Parker
Secretary
$0
Roger Fairbourn
President
$0
James Holzapfel
Treasurer
$0
George Manger
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$28,334
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,820,892
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$589,776
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,439,002
Total Program Service Revenue$18,220
Investment income $341,406
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,027,345
Net Income from Fundraising Events $92,692
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $14,544
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,933,209

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts has recieved totaling $127,352.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$59,025
Alice Virginia & David W Fletcher Foundation

Hagerstown, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$40,000
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,794
James And Mary Schurz Foundation Inc

Williamsport, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS

$5,000
$5,000
Hamilton Family Foundation Inc

Hagerstown, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,489,933
Earnings-$587,077
Net Contributions$90,000
Other Expense$98,495
Ending Balance$4,894,361

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