National Liberty Museum
- Assets
- $29.0m
- Revenue
- $6.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-2788633
Organization Overview
National Liberty Museum is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1995. 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, National Liberty Museum employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Liberty Museum 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, National Liberty Museum generated $6.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM EMPOWERS VISITORS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE LIBERTY FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
EXHIBITIONS - CONTEMPORARY ART IS THE PRIMARY ARTISTIC MEDIUM OF NLM. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, NLM CURATES TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS THAT APPEAL TO ALL AGES AND INTEREST, SHOWCASING BOTH NEW AND RENOWNED ARTISTS WHOSE ART EXPLORES NLM'S THEME OF LIBERTY IN INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE WAYS. ARTISTS INTERACT WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS.
YOUNG HEROES OUTREACH PROGRAM - THE NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM'S YOUNG HEROES OUTREACH PROGRAM (YHOP) IS A YEAR-LONG CIVIC AND LEADERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GRADES 4-8. YHOP WAS DEVELOPED TO EXTEND THE NLM'S MISSION INTO THE CLASSROOM AND APPLIES AN ENGAGING STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH TO A UNIQUE INTERSECTION OF CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT INSTRUCTION, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND CHARACTER EDUCATION. OPPORTUNITIES ARE EMBEDDED THROUGHOUT THIS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS TO USE CRITICAL THINKING AND PRACTICE WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED TO PROBLEM-SOLVE REAL-LIFE SOCIAL ISSUES AND BRING ABOUT TANGIBLE, POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS, WHO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MUSEUM EDUCATORS TO IMPLEMENT THIS UNIQUE, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM IN THEIR SCHOOLS.
K-12 LEARNING EXPERIENCES - NLM OFFERS A RANGE OF ENGAGING VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR SCHOOLS. NLM'S STANDARDS-ALIGNED PROGRAMS INTRODUCE AND EXPLORE THE CONCEPT OF LIBERTY THROUGH REAL-LIFE APPLICATIONS. DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM THE MUSEUM'S GALLERIES AND CHANGING EXHIBITIONS, THESE HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES EXPLORE SPECIFIC THEMES, SUCH AS: HOW TO CREATE CHANGE; MEDIA LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP; CONFLICT RESOLUTION; AND ALLYSHIP. ALL STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCES INCLUDE PRE- AND POST-VISIT MATERIALS FOR USE IN THE CLASSROOM AND ARE REGULARLY EVALUATED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gwen Borowsky CEO Thru 1.20.22 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $159,000 |
Dr Alaine Arnott Cao/cfo Thru 1.20.22 | Officer | 40 | $130,904 |
Margaret Sweeney VP Of Development Thru 10.2021 | 40 | $103,762 | |
Brian Effron President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alan Lindy Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Adele Schaeffer Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Batwin & Robin Productions Inc Construction | 12/30/18 | $250,024 |
Kubik Maltbie Construction | 12/30/18 | $667,751 |
Tutor Perini Building Corp Construction | 12/30/18 | $1,318,449 |
Marriott Business Services Venue For Auction | 12/30/18 | $160,761 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,805 |
| Fundraising events | $261,677 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $908,276 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,073,973 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,248,731 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $35,962 |
| Investment income | $2,084,005 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,123,689 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17,455 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$20,361 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,454,571 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $299,334 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,998 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,025,468 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,616 |
| Other employee benefits | $185,471 |
| Payroll taxes | $103,865 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $72,357 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $93,190 |
| Fees for services: Other | $509,368 |
| Advertising and promotion | $53,045 |
| Office expenses | $57,344 |
| Information technology | $6,647 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $101,517 |
| Travel | $7,153 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $29,115 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $324,802 |
| Insurance | $62,077 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,182,384 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,349,671 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $272,419 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,210,646 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,031,113 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $719,054 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $308,959 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,423,024 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,707,283 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $29,022,169 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $333,208 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,392,716 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $32,256 |
| Total liabilities | $1,758,180 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,888,198 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,375,791 |
| 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 | $29,022,169 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that National Liberty Museum has recieved totaling $343,821.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Borowsky Family Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $60,000 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $52,777 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: INFORMAL LEARNING INITIATIVE PHASE II | $50,000 |
Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: 2021 REGIONAL DIRECT EXIT GRANT - ZONE 4 | $35,000 |
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $26,000 |
Joseph And Marie Field Family Foundation Inc Malvern, PA PURPOSE: GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,889,021 |
| Earnings | $346,767 |
| Other Expense | $256,566 |
| Ending Balance | $2,979,222 |
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