Western Illinois Museum

Organization Overview

Western Illinois Museum is located in Macomb, IL. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Illinois 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 12/2023, Western Illinois Museum generated $161.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $90.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM IS TO NURTURE OUR HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE MUSEUM PRESERVES ARTIFACTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS THAT TELL THE STORIES OF THE PEOPLE OF THE REGION AND THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THE ARTIFACTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RESEARCH AND ARE USED TO PRESENT EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COLLECTION: WE PRESERVE OVER 6,000 ARTIFACTS THAT TELL THE STORY OF THE LIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE LIVED AND MADE WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS THEIR HOME.


EXHIBITS: WE PRESENT ROTATING EXHIBITS OF ARTIFACTS FROM THE COLLECTION. THERE IS NO COST TO VIEW EXHIBITS AND THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FIVE DAYS A WEEK.


PUBLIC PROGRAMS: WE PRESENT AN AVERAGE OF 35 PROGRAMS ANNUALLY THAT ENGAGE AND FOSTER CONVERSATIONS AMONG 4,000 VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE REGION'S HISTORY AND CULTURE. COVID RESTRICTIONS HAVE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BOTH ATTENDANCE ND THE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS WE OFFERED IN 2021. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR FREE WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Sue Scott
Director
$35,462
Karen Mencel
Collection Manager
$9,740
Gary Neuhardt
Board Of Directors Treasurer
$0
Timothy Roberts
Board Of Directors
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$126,273
Total Program Service Revenue$8,851
Membership dues$0
Investment income $29,599
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising-$5,000
Other Revenue$3,346
Total Revenue$161,575

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