New Orleans Museum Of Art

Organization Overview

New Orleans Museum Of Art is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1963. 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 12/2021, New Orleans Museum Of Art employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Orleans Museum Of Art 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, New Orleans Museum Of Art generated $12.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INSPIRE THE LOVE OF ART; TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT AND PRESENT EXCELLENCE IN THE VISUAL ARTS; TO EDUCATE, CHALLENGE, AND ENGAGE A DIVERSE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

COLLECTION DEPARTMENT SERVICES & ACQUISITIONS:THE HEART OF NOMA IS ITS FINE ART COLLECTION. THE MUSEUM EMPLOYS A PROFESSIONAL CURATORIAL STAFF WHOSE FUNCTION IS TO CARE FOR ITS COLLECTIONS; CARRY OUT RESEARCH ON THE OBJECTS IN THE COLLECTION; ORGANIZE SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS ON PARTICULAR SUBJECTS OR THEMES TO PRESENT NUMEROUS AND DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO ENGAGE WITH WORKS OF ART; WRITE SCHOLARLY INTERPRETATIVE ARTICLES, CATALOGUES AND BOOKS ON ART SUBJECTS; RECOMMEND AND OVERSEE NEEDED RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION TREATMENT ON OBJECTS IN THE COLLECTION; CULTIVATE AND ADVISE PRIVATE ART COLLECTORS AND ENCOURAGE DONATIONS; SEEK OUT AND RECOMMEND OBJECTS FOR ACQUISITION OR DEACCESSION BY THE MUSEUM.THE MUSEUM HAS DEVELOPED AN ACCESSION POLICY FOR ACQUIRING WORKS OF ART EITHER THROUGH PURCHASE OR BY GIFT WITH A GOAL OF CONTINUING TO AUGMENT ITS HOLDINGS IN THE AREAS OF ITS STRENGTHS RATHER THAN INAUGURATING NEW AREAS.THE MUSEUM HAS FOCUSED ITS COLLECTING ACTIVITIES IN SEVERAL SPECIALIZED AREAS; BY FOCUSING ON CONTINUING TO UPGRADE IN THESE SELECTED AREAS, THE MUSEUM HAS BEEN ABLE TO ASSEMBLE AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF BOTH QUALITY AND DEPTH.WHILE ART PURCHASES ARE ESSENTIALLY LIMITED TO THE DESIGNATED AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION, THE BOARD AND STAFF ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO CONSIDER NEW AREAS OF COLLECTING AS OPPORTUNITIES ARISE, PARTICULARLY THROUGH DONATIONS. THE OVERRIDING CRITERION FOR PURCHASE OR ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS IS THE QUALITY OF INDIVIDUAL WORKS OF ART.THE EIGHT AREAS OF COLLECTION SPECIALIZATION ARE: EUROPEAN ART FROM THE 16TH THROUGH 21ST CENTURIES (PARTICULARLY THE WORKS OF THE FRENCH SCHOOL); THE ARTS OF THE AMERICAS (PRE-COLUMBIAN, LATIN AMERICAN, AND AMERICAN PAINTING AND SCULPTURE); AFRICAN AND OCEANIC ART; ASIAN ART (PARTICULARLY CHINESE AND JAPANESE OF THE EDO PERIOD 1615-1867); PHOTOGRAPHY; DECORATIVE ARTS; GRAPHICS AND SCULPTURE.THE DIRECTOR OF THE MUSEUM, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CURATORIAL STAFF, RECOMMENDS ALL PURCHASES AND GIFTS TO THE ACCESSIONS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL. THE FULL BOARD THEN APPROVES THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ACCESSIONS COMMITTEE.


EXHIBITION SERVICES:THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBITION PROGRAM IS TWO-FOLD: INSTALLATION OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTION AND PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS. SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION ARE INSTALLED BY THE CURATORIAL STAFF IN THE GALLERIES IN AN ARRANGEMENT WHICH WILL PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO ENGAGE WITH THE WORKS OF ART. A MEANINGFUL PROGRESSION OF PERIODS AND CULTURES WILL AID THE MUSEUM VISITOR IN HIS/HER APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTWORKS. WHEN AVAILABLE, WORKS ON LOAN FROM OTHER SOURCES CAN EFFECTIVELY AUGMENT THE INSTALLATIONS AND FILL IN GAPS IN THE COLLECTION.TO COMPLEMENT THE PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATIONS, THE CURATORIAL STAFF DESIGNS A PROGRAM OF SPECIAL TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS OF VARIOUS SIZES PRESENTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE EXHIBITIONS ORIGINATED BY THE STAFF OR BROUGHT IN FROM OTHER NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL SOURCES OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS, THEMES, STYLISTIC MODES, CULTURES, AND ARTISTS.


EDUCATION AND LEARNING DIVISION:THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATION AND LEARNING DEPARTMENT FOCUSES ON IN-HOUSE AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. PROFESSIONAL MUSEUM STAFF TRAIN VOLUNTEER DOCENTS TO GIVE GUIDED TOURS OF THE MUSEUM AND DEVISE AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS LECTURES, SYMPOSIUMS, FILMS, CONCERTS, FAMILY FESTIVALS WITH SPECIFIC THEMES, CHILDREN'S ART CLASSES AND DOCENT LEAD SCHOOL TOURS TO COMPLIMENT THE SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS AND PERMANENT COLLECTION. OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED TEACHER WORKSHOPS AND SCHOOL CURRICULUM BASED PROGRAMS IMBEDDED IN DESIGNATED PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH THE GREATEST NEEDS.THE EDUCATION AND LEARNING DIVISION SERVICED APPROXIMATELY 22,000 PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY IN 2021.


MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM:THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART OFFERS NUMEROUS MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES THAT OFFER VARIOUS LEVELS OF UNIQUE CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT OF NOMA. THESE MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES INCLUDE SPECIAL PREVIEWS OF ALL EXHIBITIONS, A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION WITH ADVANCE NOTICE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, AS WELL AS ARTICLES ON EXHIBITIONS, COLLECTIONS, ARTISTS, WORKS OF ART AND OTHER RELATED SUBJECTS AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVILEGES APPROPRIATE FOR THE LEVEL OF GIVING.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Broadmoor Llc
Construction (Renovations)
$5,787,598
Eskew Dumez Ripple
Architecture Services
$213,544
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$880,056
Fundraising events$612,780
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,409,600
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,205,540
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $74,490
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,107,976
Total Program Service Revenue$752,506
Investment income $953,092
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $822
Net Rental Income $191,474
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,295,742
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$105,042
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $176,304
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,278,324

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 30 grants that New Orleans Museum Of Art has recieved totaling $4,287,912.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Zemurray Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE

$1,758,000
Sydney And Walda Besthoff Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$962,414
The Greater New Orleans Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: ARTS/CULTURE

$526,316
Collins C Diboll Private Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: COLLINS C. DIBOLLPLAZA - SCULPTUREGARDEN EXPANSION

$300,000
Helis Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: GENERAL, OPERATING EXPENSES, FREE ADMISSION FOR ART & A/C, FREE ADMISSION FOR LA RESIDENTS

$262,988
Collins C Diboll Private Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: COLLINS C. DIBOLLPLAZA - SCULPTUREGARDEN EXPANSION

$100,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$56,963,111
Earnings$11,020,959
Admin Expense$111,842
Net Contributions$276,811
Other Expense$2,581,467
Ending Balance$65,567,572

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Dallas Museum Of Art
Dallas, TX
$26,890,508
Menil Foundation Inc
Houston, TX
$43,342,663
Amon Carter Museum Of Western Art
Fort Worth, TX
$15,302,046
New Orleans Museum Of Art
New Orleans, LA
$12,278,324
San Antonio Museum Of Art
San Antonio, TX
$14,610,399
Nasher Sculpture Center
Dallas, TX
$11,192,016
Mcnay Art Museum
San Antonio, TX
$12,922,550
Nasher Foundation 101796
Forney, TX
$7,023,937
Contemporary Austin Museum Inc
Austin, TX
$7,689,663
Mississippi Museum Of Art Inc
Jackson, MS
$5,472,334
Chinati Foundation
Marfa, TX
$3,562,112
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Houston, TX
$3,325,689

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