Georgia Museums Inc is located in Cartersville, GA. The organization was established in 2004. 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 06/2022, Georgia Museums Inc employed 229 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Museums 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 06/2022, Georgia Museums Inc generated $10.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.1m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF GEORGIA MUSEUMS, INC. IS THE OPERATION OF FOUR MUSEUMS: BARTOW HISTORY MUSEUM, BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM, TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM AND SAVOY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM IS A 120,000 SQUARE-FOOT MUSEUM WITH GALLERIES OF WESTERN CONTEMPORARY ART. ADDITIONAL GALLERIES FEATURE PRESIDENTIAL LETTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, CIVIL WAR ART, AND FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY. IN ADDITION TO THE PERMANENT GALLERIES, THERE ARE FOUR GALLERIES WITH TEMPORARY EXHIBITS. BOOTH REGULARLY OFFERS EVENING LECTURES, ART FOR LUNCH PROGRAMS, AND ART CLASSES AT THE NEARBY BOOTH ART ACADEMY. THE MUSEUM ALSO HAS A NEARBY SATELLITE GALLERY THAT SELLS ARTWORK FROM LOCAL ARTISTS, AS WELL AS PRINTS, POSTERS, AND BOOKS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, 33,794 INDIVIDUALS VISITED THE MUSEUM. DURING SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022, 13,332 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OR EXPERIENCE. THE BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM HAS 1,663 ACTIVE MEMBERS.
BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM IS A 120,000 SQUARE-FOOT MUSEUM WITH GALLERIES OF WESTERN CONTEMPORARY ART. ADDITIONAL GALLERIES FEATURE PRESIDENTIAL LETTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, CIVIL WAR ART, AND FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY. IN ADDITION TO THE PERMANENT GALLERIES, THERE ARE FOUR GALLERIES WITH TEMPORARY EXHIBITS. BOOTH REGULARLY OFFERS EVENING LECTURES, ART FOR LUNCH PROGRAMS, AND ART CLASSES AT THE NEARBY BOOTH ART ACADEMY. THE MUSEUM ALSO HAS A NEARBY SATELLITE GALLERY THAT SELLS ARTWORK FROM LOCAL ARTISTS, AS WELL AS PRINTS, POSTERS, AND BOOKS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, 33,794 INDIVIDUALS VISITED THE MUSEUM. DURING SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022, 13,332 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OR EXPERIENCE. THE BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM HAS 1,663 ACTIVE MEMBERS.
TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM, A 120,000 SQUARE-FOOT MUSEUM DEDICATED TO SCIENCE, HAS A MINERAL GALLERY, FOSSIL GALLERY, HANDS-ON CHILDREN'S SCIENCE GALLERY, TRANSPORTATION GALLERY, GEM PANNING AREA, AND A FOSSIL DIG AREA. WITHIN THE MUSEUM THERE ARE THREE TEMPORARY EXHIBIT GALLERIES HOSTING CHANGING EXHIBITS DURING THE YEAR. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A DIGITAL PLANETARIUM WITH SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. VISITORS CAN ALSO VISIT THE SOLAR HOUSE AND SEVERAL OUTDOOR EXHIBITS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, TELLUS HAD 176,414 VISITORS, INCLUDING 35,251 PEOPLE SEEING A PLANETARIUM SHOW. DURING SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022, 19,950 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM HAS 5,097 ACTIVE MEMBERS.
TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM, A 120,000 SQUARE-FOOT MUSEUM DEDICATED TO SCIENCE, HAS A MINERAL GALLERY, FOSSIL GALLERY, HANDS-ON CHILDREN'S SCIENCE GALLERY, TRANSPORTATION GALLERY, GEM PANNING AREA, AND A FOSSIL DIG AREA. WITHIN THE MUSEUM THERE ARE THREE TEMPORARY EXHIBIT GALLERIES HOSTING CHANGING EXHIBITS DURING THE YEAR. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A DIGITAL PLANETARIUM WITH SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. VISITORS CAN ALSO VISIT THE SOLAR HOUSE AND SEVERAL OUTDOOR EXHIBITS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, TELLUS HAD 176,414 VISITORS, INCLUDING 35,251 PEOPLE SEEING A PLANETARIUM SHOW. DURING SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022, 19,950 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM HAS 5,097 ACTIVE MEMBERS.
SAVOY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM CELEBRATES AUTOMOBILES THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM IN A PERMANENT GALLERY AS WELL AS THREE TEMPORARY GALLERIES WITH CHANGING EXHIBITS. ALSO ON DISPLAY IS A BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK COLLECTION THAT CELEBRATES AUTOMOBILES. THE MUSEUM BUILDING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IS 66,000 SQUARE FEET AND THERE IS A LARGE 34,000 SQUARE-FOOT STORAGE BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS. SAVOY OPENED ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON DECEMBER 8, 2021. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, 61,595 INDIVIDUALS VISITED THE MUSEUM. SAVOY MUSEUM HAS 2,400 ACTIVE MEMBERS.
SAVOY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM CELEBRATES AUTOMOBILES THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM IN A PERMANENT GALLERY AS WELL AS THREE TEMPORARY GALLERIES WITH CHANGING EXHIBITS. ALSO ON DISPLAY IS A BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK COLLECTION THAT CELEBRATES AUTOMOBILES. THE MUSEUM BUILDING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IS 66,000 SQUARE FEET AND THERE IS A LARGE 34,000 SQUARE-FOOT STORAGE BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS. SAVOY OPENED ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON DECEMBER 8, 2021. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, 61,595 INDIVIDUALS VISITED THE MUSEUM. SAVOY MUSEUM HAS 2,400 ACTIVE MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Seth Hopkins Executive Director - Booth | Officer | 40 | $173,649 |
Cathy Lee Eckert Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $146,211 |
Jose Enrique Santamaria Executive Director - Tellus | 40 | $102,581 | |
Jonathan Oscher Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
David Aiken Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Forrest Mcclain Secretary & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
A New Dimension Graphic Design Prin Printing/mailing | 6/29/22 | $141,950 |
Emcor Services Aircond Hvac Maint. | 6/29/22 | $138,074 |
Emcor Services Aircond Hvac Maint. | 6/29/22 | $138,074 |
Linda Brunker Sculptor | 6/29/22 | $195,000 |
A New Dimension Graphic Design Prin Printing/mailing | 6/29/22 | $141,950 |
Linda Brunker Sculptor | 6/29/22 | $195,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,020,075 |
Fundraising events | $362,630 |
Related organizations | $2,130,565 |
Government grants | $1,085,488 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,974,298 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,254,152 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,573,056 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,446,714 |
Investment income | -$2,958,628 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $86,234 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$15,112 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$48,890 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $756,095 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,822,598 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,271,246 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $77,352 |
Other employee benefits | $628,044 |
Payroll taxes | $314,552 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,107 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $382,198 |
Office expenses | $313,135 |
Information technology | $353,583 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $56,951 |
Travel | $105,094 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,268 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $475,669 |
Insurance | $45,132 |
All other expenses | $188,558 |
Total functional expenses | $8,090,593 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $393,492 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $175,953 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $787,292 |
Accounts receivable, net | $36,185 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,141,789 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $561,382 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,151,969 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,246,706 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $26,782,099 |
Total assets | $47,276,867 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $846,880 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $141,828 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $988,708 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,424,625 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,863,534 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $47,276,867 |