Mitchell Museum Of The American Indian Inc

Organization Overview

Mitchell Museum Of The American Indian Inc is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 2005. 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 12/2023, Mitchell Museum Of The American Indian Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mitchell Museum Of The American Indian Inc 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 12/2023, Mitchell Museum Of The American Indian Inc generated $898.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $395.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 9 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROMOTE AND SHARE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT OF NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLES THROUGH THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF THEIR TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ART AND MATERIAL CULTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITIONS AND GENERAL ADMISSION - ALMOST QUARTERLY, VISITORS CAN EXPLORE NEW INSPIRING EXHIBITS. THE MITCHELL MUSEUM RESEARCHES, DESIGNS AND DISPLAYS TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS ON NATIVE AMERICAN ART, CULTURE, AND HISTORY ALL TIED TO CURRENT AFFAIRS IN INDIAN COUNTRY. THE MUSEUM UTILIZES ITS OWN COLLECTION AND PIECES ON LOAN FROM NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS, AND COLLECTORS. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST STAFF IN THE CONSTRUCTION, MOUNT- MAKING, AND INSTALLATION OF THE EXHIBITS. WHILE THIS IS A CORE ACTIVITY OF THE MUSEUM, THROUGH BUDGET CONSCIENCE INGENUITY THIS EXPENSE REMAINS LOW.


THE MITCHELL MUSEUM SHOP SELLS ITEMS DIRECTLY FROM AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS OR APPROVED VENDORS, MANY NATIVE AMERICAN OWNED BUSINESSES. AS A MEMBER OF THE INDIAN ARTS & CRAFTS ASSOCIATION WE SELL AUTHENTIC ITEMS IN THE STORE FOLLOWING OUR MISSION TO PROMOTE AND SHARE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLES THROUGH THEIR TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ART AND MATERIAL CULTURE. BY BUYING HAND-MADE JEWELRY, BASKETS OR BOOKS ON NATIVE CULTURES, VISITORS CAN TAKE HOME AND SHARE AMERICAN INDIAN ART AND CULTURE BEYOND THE MUSEUM'S WALLS.


COLLECTIONS - CENTRAL TO THE MITCHELL MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN ART AND MATERIAL CULTURE TO TELL THE STORIES OF AMERICAN INDIAN PEOPLES FOR THIS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. SINCE 1977, THE COLLECTION HAS GROWN FROM 3,000 TO OVER 10,000 OBJECTS AND OVER 3,000 BOOKS REPRESENTING SOME OF THE COUNTRY'S BEST AMERICAN INDIAN TEXTILES, BASKETRY, BEADWORK, VISUAL ARTS, JEWELRY, AND SCULPTURE. THE MUSEUM PRIDES ITSELF IN THE DIVERSITY OF ITS COLLECTION COVERING TRIBES AND BANDS FROM THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. EXPENSES INCLUDE COLLECTIONS INSURANCE, STAFF TIME TO PROCESS, DOCUMENT, INVENTORY, AND RE-HOUSE THE COLLECTION, AND THE PURCHASE OF SHELVING UNITS, SUPPLIES, AND COLLECTIONS DATABASE SOFTWARE UPGRADES.


PROGRAMS & EVENTS - THE MITCHELL MUSEUM IS A BUSTLING CENTER FOR LEARNING AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES WITH A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS FROM ACADEMIC LECTURES, ARTIST-LED WORKSHOPS AND MUSIC AND DANCE DEMONSTRATIONS TO DEEPEN THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN INDIAN PEOPLES AND CULTURE. THE KIDS CRAFT MORNINGS, STORYTELLERS, DOCENT-LED TOURS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND ADULT GROUPS AND ACTIVITY TABLES DEMONSTRATES THE MUSEUM'S REPUTATION AS A FAMILY FRIENDLY PLACE. THE MITCHELL MUSEUM ALSO OFFERS RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS GEARED TO ASSIST TEACHERS IN DISPELLING STEREOTYPES ABOUT NATIVE AMERICA PEOPLES AND CULTURE. OUR WEBSITE, LOAN BOX PROGRAM- OFFERING HANDS-ON OBJECTS AND REPRODUCTIONS, AND CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS BRING THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE INTO THE CLASSROOM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
April Chancellor
President
$0
Susan Kelsey
Vice-President
$0
Andrew Johnson
Treasurer
$0
Joyce Nierderman
Board Member
$0
Kenneth Traisman
Board Member
$0
Carol Lamar
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$7,270
Fundraising events$36,208
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$783,542
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$832,020
Total Program Service Revenue$54,440
Investment income $2,697
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,137
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$16,650
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $16,905
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $898,460

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