Museum Of Friends

Organization Overview

Museum Of Friends is located in Walsenburg, CO. The organization was established in 2007. 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 12/2023, Museum Of Friends employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Museum Of Friends 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, Museum Of Friends generated $387.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $197.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MUSEUM OF FRIENDS (MOF), MISSION IS TO HONOR THE ARTISTS WHO HAVE FREELY GIVEN ART TO THE MUSEUM'S FOUNDERS, ESTABLISHING ITS COLLECTION. WE FOSTER OPEN INQUIRY TOWARD CULTURAL EDUCATION THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND A PUBLIC ART REFERENCE LIBRARY, ALONGSIDE OUR PERMANENT COLLECTION. WE PLEDGE TO SERVE COLORADO AS A CULTURAL RESOURCE, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE UNDERSERVED, UNDERREPRESENTED, AND UNDER- RESOURCED COMMUNITY OF HUERFANO COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MUSEUM'S "SCHOOL TOUR PROGRAM" IS OFFERED TO LOCAL AND NEIGHBORING AREA SCHOOLS FOR CLASSES PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM IS PLANNED WITH TEACHERS WHO USE THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS FOR CURRICULUM PLANNING GOALS. THE TOUR IS FOLLOWED BY EITHER AN ART, WRITING OR PHYSICAL SELF-EXPRESSION ACTIVITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS IN-DEPTH LEARNING OF EITHER A STEAM OR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING FOR PRE-K THROUGH 12; ADULT AND OLDER ADULT PUBLIC PROGRAMS. IN 2023 A TOTAL OF 1080 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE SCHOOL-TOUR PROGRAM AND THE FRIDAY ART LAB.


EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS 2023 THE NUMBER OF ADULT VISITORS FOR CHANGING EXHIBITIONS GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS NUMBERED APPROXIMATELY 4080. THE CURRENT PROGRAMS ARE: THE PERMANENT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART WITH 4000 WORKS - PAINTINGS, PRINTS, SCULPTURES PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND NOW ACCESSIBLE WITH AN ELEVATOR; CHANGING EXHIBITIONS ON THE GROUND AND 2ND FLOOR; THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WORKING ON THEIR SOBRIETY "CREATIVE VISUALIZATION, MEDITATION AND ART" IS SUPPORTED BY THE 3RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG COURT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
C B Berger
President/tr
$0
Monica Birrer
Vice Preside
$0
Jazz K Berger
Secretary
$0
Sarah Berger-Habermann
Board Member
$0
Richard Farley
Board Member
$0
B Habermann
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,729
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $242,131
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$133,913
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $72,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$378,773
Total Program Service Revenue$3,404
Investment income $3,248
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,171
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $387,596

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