Museum Of Wisconsin Art Inc

Organization Overview

Museum Of Wisconsin Art Inc is located in West Bend, WI. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Museum Of Wisconsin Art Inc employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Museum Of Wisconsin Art 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 12/2023, Museum Of Wisconsin Art Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR STATEMENT.A VITAL CULTURAL CENTER, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, AN EXPANDING NETWORK OF IDEAS, THE MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART COLLECTS AND INTERPRETS AMERICAN ART THROUGH THE LENS OF A SINGLE STATE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION REPRESENTS MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED ARTISTS, SPANS TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF HISTORY, AND INCLUDES OVER FIVE THOUSAND WORKS OF ART IN EVERY IMAGINABLE MEDIUM. INFORMED BY THE REGION'S CULTURAL HERITAGE AND DIVERSE POPULATION, MOWA IS A VIBRANT HUB FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS, SOCIALLY RELEVANT EXHIBITIONS, AND PIONEERING MEMBER INITIATIVES. THE MUSEUM'S PRIMARY VENUE RESTS ALONG THE MILWAUKEE RIVER IN DOWNTOWN WEST BEND, WISCONSIN. MOWA'S MAIN CAMPUS HAS BEEN DRAWING VISITORS AND TOURISTS FROM THE FAR CORNERS OF THE STATE AND BEYOND. THE MUSEUM'S SATELLITE MOWA | DTN IS IN SAINT KATE THE ARTS HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE'S CULTURAL DISTRICT. IN ADDITION TO ITS PRIMARY VENUES, MOWA PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE ITS PROGRAMS AND COLLECTIONS ACCESSIBLE AND FREE OF CHARGE IN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.


EVERYONE'S A MEMBER AT MOWA. THE MUSEUM'S SIMPLE AND AFFORDABLE MODEL REPLACES SINGLE-DAY ADMISSION WITH MEMBERSHIP THAT OFFERS FREE UNLIMITED ACCESS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR FOR EVERYONE. VISITORS COME ONCE, THEN COME BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN TO SEE NEW EXHIBITIONS, ENJOY LECTURES, AND DIVE INTO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. A SUITE OF VIRTUAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING TALKS, K-12 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND ARTIST INTERVIEWS CREATE ACCESS AND FURTHER EXTEND MOWA'S REACH.


MOWA IS AN INNOVATIVE FORUM FOR THOUGHTFUL EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES BY ARTISTS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS, AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. WE BELIEVE THAT WHERE WE LIVE IS IMPORTANT AND WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT WISCONSIN. EVERYTHING WE EXHIBIT AND TALK ABOUT HAS BEEN MADE BY AN ARTIST WITH DEEP CONNECTIONS TO THE STATE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Philip Maples
President
$0
Claire Rolfs
Vice President
$0
Thadd Llaurado
Secretary
$0
Frederick C Schwertfeger
Treasurer
$0
Wendy Burke
Director
$0
Lea Culver
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$258,135
Fundraising events$615,694
Related organizations$0
Government grants $80,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$794,003
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $32,138
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,747,832
Total Program Service Revenue$117,912
Investment income $30,359
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $12,200
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$196,942
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $41,961
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,756,818

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