Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts
- Assets
- $26.6m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $17.3m
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Hagerstown, MD
- Founding
- 07/1947
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 52-0607950
Organization Overview
Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts is located in Hagerstown, MD. The organization was established in 1947. According to its NTEE Classification (A51) the organization is classified as: Art Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts 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 06/2023, Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A VIBRANT PLACE FOR THE PRESENTATION AND EXPLORATION OF ART OF LASTING QUALITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF A DIVERSE PUBLIC THROUGH INTENTIONAL ART COLLECTING, LIVELY INTERPRETATION, DILIGENT PRESERVATION AND CARE, ACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MISSION IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT, INTERPRETATION AND CARE OF ART COLLECTIONS; CREATION OF ORIGINAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIONS; AND PRESENTATION OF INTERPRETIVE LECTURES, CONCERTS, ART INSTRUCTION AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT VISITORS GAIN A BETTER APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FINE ARTS. THE MUSEUM ACTIVELY COLLECTS WORKS OF ART IN THE FIELDS OF AMERICAN ART, WORLD CULTURES, AND ART OF THE REGION. ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS, ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE AND ITS COLLECTION INCLUDES OVER 6,500 WORKS OF ART. OVER EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, HAGERSTOWN NATIVE, ANNA BRUGH SINGER AND HER HUSBAND, NOTED AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER, WILLIAM HENRY SINGER, ESTABLISHED AN ART MUSEUM AND GAVE IT TO THE COMMUNITY WITH THE PROVISO THAT ADMISSION BE FREE IN PERPETUITY. THEIR LARGESSE AND THE GENEROSITY OF MANY SUBSEQUENT COLLECTORS BUILT A REMARKABLE ART COLLECTION IN WASHINGTON COUNTY.
THE PRESENTATION OF ART COLLECTIONS, AND ASSOCIATED INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES REQUIRES THE MAINTENANCE OF A SPECIALIZED AND ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDING AND GROUNDS. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENCOUNTER HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT WORKS OF ART IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING, AND WITH SAFETY AND SECURITY ARE IMPORTANT VALUES OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS. THE WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HAS AN ENDURING COMMITMENT TO ARTS EDUCATION AND TO THE SUPPORT OF REGIONAL ARTISTS. THE MUSEUM REGULARLY OFFERS STUDIO ART COURSES, ART HISTORICAL LECTURES, CONCERTS, AND EXHIBITIONS FROM ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION AND TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS.
LECTURES, CONCERTS, FAMILY FESTIVALS, WORKSHOPS, DOCENT TOURS AND ART CLASSES ARE PART OF THE ONGOING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THE MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM HAS OFFERED ART CLASSES SINCE ITS FOUNDING; EARLIEST INSTRUCTORS INCLUDED THOMAS DANAHER AND TONY CARNELLI, BOTH WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION (WPA) ARTISTS, AND MISS MARY HARTER, WHO, FROM THE FIRST DAY THE MUSEUM OPENED, TAUGHT THE SATURDAY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brent Feight Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Hartings Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah J Hall Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $120,235 |
Susan Mills Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Parker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roger Fairbourn Immediate Past Predisent | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $28,342 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $525,965 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $648,148 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,202,455 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $33,030 |
| Investment income | $319,350 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $299,449 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $81,571 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $11,178 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,947,033 |
| 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. | $152,023 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,642 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $520,682 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,245 |
| Other employee benefits | $64,712 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,782 |
| Fees for services: Management | $43,107 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,580 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $96,062 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,385 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,644 |
| Office expenses | $40,356 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $99,365 |
| Travel | $5,816 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $425 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $207,423 |
| Insurance | $34,993 |
| All other expenses | $38,044 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,796,561 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $336,289 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $714,809 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,494,489 |
| 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 | $11,517 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,645,893 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $17,291,298 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,090,570 |
| Total assets | $26,617,365 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,113 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $38,251 |
| Other liabilities | $4,767 |
| Total liabilities | $70,131 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,269,894 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,277,340 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $26,617,365 |