Museum Of African American History
- Assets
- $18.1m
- Revenue
- $20.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 12/1966
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 38-1882096
Organization Overview
Museum Of African American History, operating under the name Charles H Wright, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1966. 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, Charles H Wright employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charles H Wright 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, Charles H Wright generated $20.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE WRIGHT MUSEUM OPENS MINDS AND CHANGES LIVES THROUGH THE EXPLORATION AND CELEBRATIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE WRIGHT MUSEUM PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS BASED ON COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH THAT EXPLORE THE DIVERSE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THEIR AFRICAN ORIGINS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THE HEARTBEAT OF THE WRIGHT MUSEUM IS IN ITS WIDE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE WRIGHT MUSEUM'S RICH, ANNUALLY RECURRING CALENDAR INCLUDES OVER 250 PUBLIC EVENTS, INCLUDING CONCERT PERFORMANCES, THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, FILM SCREENINGS, LECTURES, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM.EXAMPLES INCLUDE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, BLACK HISTORY MONTH, WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, THE FORD FREEDOM AWARDS, GRANDPARENTS DAY, KWANZAA, AND THE THREEDAY AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL THAT ATTRACTS OVER 250,000 ATTENDEES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. PARTNERSHIPS WITH AREA ARTS, CULTURE, AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS ARE A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THIS AMBITIOUS SCHEDULE? THE WRIGHT MUSEUM PARTNERED WITH MORE THAN 100 SUCH ENTITIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.
EXHIBITIONS AND TOURS - CENTRALLY LOCATED IN MIDTOWN DETROIT WITHIN AMERICA'S LARGEST MAJORITY AFRICAN AMERICAN CITY, THE MOST IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL CROSSING OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, AND A PIVOTAL DESTINATION DURING THE 20TH CENTURY'S GREAT MIGRATION THE WRIGHT MUSEUM IS A LEADING, AND THE SECOND LARGEST, INSTITUTION DEDICATED TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. AS SUCH, THE WRIGHT MUSEUM PROVIDES A WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RACES, AND BACKGROUNDS TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, AND TO GAIN A NEW APPRECIATION FOR THE DIVERSITY OF THE NATION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM.THE WRIGHT MUSEUM'S 125,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY INCLUDES SEVEN EXHIBITION AREAS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022, THE WRIGHT MUSEUM SHOWCASED SIX CHANGING EXHIBITIONS AND TWO PERMANENT EXHIBITS TO OVER 60,000 VISITORS, INCLUDING AREA SCHOOL CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND TOURISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Neil Barclay President An | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $273,240 |
Jeffrey Anderson Evp And COO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $169,615 |
Jennifer Scott SVP Public P | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $146,750 |
Germaine Williams VP Developme | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $128,461 |
Sharon Rose CFO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $121,840 |
Elizabeth W Brooks Chair Emerit | Trustee | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
G&a Cleaning Inc Custodial Services | 6/29/20 | $187,200 |
Drv Contractors Llc Construction Services | 6/29/20 | $125,578 |
Lacaria Concrete Construction Construction Services | 6/29/20 | $107,000 |
White Construction Construction Services | 6/29/20 | $101,361 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $135,617 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,826,921 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,595,663 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,558,201 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $957,789 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $25 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $883,673 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $214,663 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,198,151 |
| 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. | $839,907 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,021 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,819,753 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $309,169 |
| Payroll taxes | $199,796 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,884 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $84,913 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $50,973 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $349,759 |
| Advertising and promotion | $257,561 |
| Office expenses | $242,017 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $406,285 |
| Travel | $86,909 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,714 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $304,467 |
| Insurance | $95,938 |
| All other expenses | $12,884 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,928,907 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,630,434 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $108,855 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $89,734 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $177,858 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,892,593 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,125,283 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $49,633 |
| Total assets | $18,074,390 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,183,588 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,000 |
| 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 | $49,633 |
| Total liabilities | $1,243,221 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $16,831,169 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $18,074,390 |