Museum Association Of The American Frontier

Organization Overview

Museum Association Of The American Frontier, operating under the name Museum Of The Fur Trade, is located in Chadron, NE. The organization was established in 1950. 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 The Fur Trade employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Museum Of The Fur Trade 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 The Fur Trade generated $216.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $193.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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:

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TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE FUR TRADE, NORTH AMERICAS OLDEST BUSINESS, THROUGH RESEARCH, COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITION OF ARTIFACTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FUR TRADE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNALLOCATED PROGRAM EXPENSES, GENERAL MUSEUM OPERATION EXPENSES


PUBLICATION AND EDUCATION THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE FUR TRADE, VARIOUS VOLUMES


PUBLICATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE MUSEUM. A QUARTERLY SCHOLARLY JOURNAL IS MAILED TO ALL DUES PAYING MEMBERS OF THE MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM OF THE FUR TRADE QUARTERLY CONTAINS ARTICLES ABOUT THE FUR TRADE, OBJECTS OF THE FUR TRADE, OBJECTS IN THE MUSEUMS COLLECTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE MUSEUM ACQUISITION.


ACQUISITION, PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITION OF THE COLLECTION, THE ASSOCIATION EXHIBITS OVER 2,000 OBJECTS BOTH CHRONOLOGICALLY AND THERMATICALLY TO EDUCATE THE VISITOR(S) ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FUR TRADE, THE FIRST BUSINESS IN NORTH AMERICA. A VIDEO INTRODUCES THE PUBLIC TO THE HISTORY OF THE FUR TRADE AND AUDIO TOURS ARE ALSO OFFERED. THE ASSOCIATION WORKS TO BUILD, MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE ITS UNIQUE COLLECTION, WHICH IS USED FOR RESEARCH, EXHIBITION AND EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jon Nelson
Director
$0
Jody Stumf
Director
$0
Joel Smith
Director
$0
Ann M Hanson
Director
$0
William R Hanson
Director
$0
Kirk Budd
Presidentdirector
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$23,149
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$23,149
Total Program Service Revenue$25,211
Investment income $9,688
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $60,467
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $97,688
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $216,203

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