Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation

Organization Overview

Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation, operating under the name Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art, is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art 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 06/2021, Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art generated $2.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SHARING THE JOY AND EXCELLENCE OF THE BECHTLER COLLECTION WITH ALL IN ORDER TO INSPIRE, INFORM AND ENHANCE CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART OFFERS AN ARRAY OF INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO ENRICH THEIR CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND PERSONAL SELF-DISCOVERY. DURING THE 2020-21 FISCAL YEAR, THE MUSEUM OFFERED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: MODERNISM + FILM (INVESTIGATED THEMES IN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART AND ARCHITECTURE THROUGH THE LENS OF FILM), JAZZ AT THE BECHTLER (OFFERED NEW PERSPECTIVES ON MODERN JAZZ COMPOSERS, LEGENDARY ARTISTS, AND MUSICAL STYLES THAT GREW IN POPULARITY IN THE MID-TO-LATE 20TH CENTURY). SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION GUEST LECTURES MUSEUM DIRECTORS, ART HISTORIANS AND OTHER EXPERTS EXPLORED THE MANY FACETS OF MODERN ART AND ARCHITECTURE.FAMILY DAY FAMILIES ENGAGED WITH MODERN ART THROUGH ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES AND DOCENT TOURS TAILORED FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. BECHTLER BY NIGHT DESIGNED FOR GUESTS WHO DON'T NORMALLY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE GALLERIES DURING NORMAL HOURS. ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS THE BECHTLER PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY SCHOOLS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON TITLE 1 SCHOOLS. PROGRAMS WERE FACILITATED BY TRAINED TEACHING ARTISTS AND INTEGRATED THE VISUAL ARTS WITH CORE CURRICULUM GOALS AND STANDARDS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH STRIVING TO AWAKEN THE ARTISTIC SPIRIT IN EVERYONE, THE BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PROVIDES TEACHING ARTISTS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO SHOW PARTICIPANTS HOW MAKING AND APPRECIATING ART CAN BE A MEANS OF SELF-DISCOVERY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AND INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM, IN ADDITION TO FACILITATING AN APPRECIATION OF MODERN ART. OUTREACH AND ACCESS PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO EACH ORGANIZATION AND MAY INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS, VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOURS, TACTILE AND DESCRIPTIVE TOURS, ART-MAKING CLASSES, AND/OR AN EXHIBITION OF PARTICIPANTS' ARTWORK. PARTICIPANTS CURRENTLY INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS; INCARCERATED YOUTH AND LATINO INMATES; INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW TO NO VISION; MEDICAL PROVIDERS; AND ALZHEIMER'S/DEMENTIA PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. IN MARCH 2020, THE MUSEUM CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 AND MIGRATED A FEW OF ITS PROGRAMS TO ONLINE AND VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Todd Smith
Executive Director
$128,367
Ted Garner
Chair
$0
Robert Lilien
Vice President
$0
Jessica Churchill
Vice Chair
$0
Sandi Thorman
Treasurer
$0
Curt Fochtmann
Immediate Past Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,117,842
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,117,842
Total Program Service Revenue$268,994
Investment income $2,491
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 $70,363
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,461,495

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation has recieved totaling $876,270.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Foundation For The Carolinas

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT

$862,026
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$7,200
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$3,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$2,500
The Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$1,250
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$63
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Endowment Analysis

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