B B King Museum And Delta Interpretive Center

Organization Overview

B B King Museum And Delta Interpretive Center is located in Indianola, MS. The organization was established in 2003. 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 04/2023, B B King Museum And Delta Interpretive Center employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. B B King Museum And Delta Interpretive Center 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 04/2023, B B King Museum And Delta Interpretive Center generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 04/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 8 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

TO OPERATE A MUSEUM HONORING BLUESMAN B.B KING, WHICH PRESERVES AND SHARES THE LEGACY AND VALUES OF BB KING, CELEBRATES THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA, AND PROMOTES PRIDE, HOPE, AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A MUSEUM TO BE KNOWN AS THE B.B KING MUSEUM AND DELTA INTERPRETIVE CENTER. THROUGH ITS AUTHENTIC PRESENTATION AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, PERFORMANCE VENUES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THE B.B. KING MUSEUM SEEKS TO PRESERVE DELTA BLUES HERITAGE, ENCOURAGE AND INSPIRE YOUNG ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS, AND USE THE ARTS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF DELTA YOUTH AND ALL THOSE WHO VISIT THE MUSEUM CAMPUS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John W Mcpherson
President
$0
Johnny Mcwilliams
Attorney
$0
Margaret Clark
Director
$0
Orlando Varlee
Director
$0
Jody Moor
Treasurer
$0
Verna Ransom
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
David Smith Construction
Construction
$0
Hammon & Associates
Marketing
$0
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$159,702
Fundraising events$1,076
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,515,372
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$69,452
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,745,602
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income -$80,072
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 $63,539
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,729,069

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