Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian

Organization Overview

Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian 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, Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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

TO RESPECT AND SUPPORT THE TRADITIONS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLES, AND TO PRESENT EXHIBITIONS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS RELATING TO THEM; TO COLLECT AND DOCUMENT CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSIONS OF THE NAVAJO PEOPLE ESPECIALLY, BUT ALSO THE RIO GRANDE PUEBLO PEOPLE AND OTHER NATIVE AMERICANS OF NEW MEXICO; TO MAINTAIN COLLECTIONS OF ARTIFACTS, BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND OTHER METARIALS RELATING TO THE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND ARTS OF THE NAVAJO PEOPLE ESPECIALLY, BUT ALSO THE RIO GRANDE PUEBLO PEOPLE AND OTHER NATIVE AMERICANS OF NEW MEXICO, AND TO MAKE SAID RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR STUDY; AND TO PUBLISH BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS CONCERNING THE FOREGOING AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OPERATION/MAINTENANCE OF WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN, WHICH PROMOTES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING/APPRECIATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE BY PROCURING/INTERPRETING ACTIVITIES THROUGH COLLECTIONS/ACQUISITIONS AND EXHIBITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE MUSUEM IS ABLE TO PROVIDE EXHIBITS BY CURATORIAL/EXHIBIT REVENUE, WHICH IS PROVIDED BY ADMISSIONS, DONATION BOX, AND GIFTS RESTRICTED FOR EXHIBITS AND ACQUISITIONS.


MUSEUM SHOP ADDS TO THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OF THE MUSUEM BY MAKING AMERICAN INDIAN WORKS FAMILIAR TO A BROAD SEGMENT OF THE PUBLIC, ENHANCING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING/APPRECIATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jean L Higgins
Executive Director
$144,850
Patricia Maclaughlin
Treasurer
$0
John M Yoeckel
Treasurer
$0
William G Howard
President
$0
Sheridan Macknight
Secretary
$0
Diane Locandro
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$130,800
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$178,000
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$581,030
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$889,830
Total Program Service Revenue$58,546
Investment income $116
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $137,173
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $315,276
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,763,354

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian has recieved totaling $525,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Andrew W Mellon Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT STAFF CAPACITY TO ENHANCE COLLECTIONS, ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY

$500,000
The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: 5,000 GENERAL OPERATING AND $10,000 FOR THE ANNUAL FUND

$15,000
The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: UNDERWRITE COST OF MARY WHEELWRIGHT SOCIETY RECEPTION, AND UNDERWRITE COST FOR A WRINKLE PROJECT TO DEVELOP TRANSITION PLAN.

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$66,835
Ending Balance$66,835

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