Morris Museum Of Art
- Assets
- $40.3m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $4.1m
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Augusta, GA
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-6189260
Organization Overview
Morris Museum Of Art is located in Augusta, GA. The organization was established in 1985. 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 12/2021, Morris Museum Of Art employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morris Museum Of 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 12/2021, Morris Museum Of Art generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING AND EXHIBITING THE ART OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH AND INTERPRETING IT IN REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL CONTEXTS. IT IS DEDICATED TO ENCOURAGING ARTISTIC INQUIRY, PROVIDING A RICH VISITOR EXPERIENCE, AND EXERCISING CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. ITS AIM IS THE ENRICHMENT OF THE PUBLIC AND THE BETTERMENT OF AUGUSTA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONSCHOOL PROGRAMS: THE MUSEUM OFFERS VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES, TEACHER PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, STUDENT EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES, WORKSHOPS, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS.ADULT PROGRAMS: THE MUSEUM HOSTS NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS: CONNECTIONS IS A SPECIALLY DESIGNED EXPERIENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR RELATED DEMENTIA, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. PRESENTED ON A BY-REQUEST BASIS, THIS FREE PROGRAM INCLUDES A GALLERY TALK WITH A TRAINED DOCENT AND AN ART PROJECT. CONNECTIONS PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS A RELAXING, NONTHREATENING MUSEUM EXPERIENCE THAT ACCOMMODATES INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND LEARNING STYLES. DOCENTS: VOLUNTEER DOCENTS LEAD TOURS, ASSIST WITH SPECIAL EVENTS, GREET MUSEUM GUESTS, AND PARTICIPATE IN CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES. DOCENT VOLUNTEERS ENJOY MEETING STUDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND ENGAGING MUSEUM VISITORS IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE VISUAL ARTS. DOCENT TRAINING IS AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE DOCENT CANDIDATES WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE TO LEAD INTERPRETIVE TOURS. THE TRAINING IS ORGANIZED INTO DISCRETE MODULES INCORPORATED INTO A THIRTEEN-WEEK COURSE.INTERNSHIPS: THE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS IN MUSEUM EDUCATION TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
LIBRARYTHE MUSEUM HOUSES THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOUTHERN ART, A REFERENCE AND RESEARCH LIBRARY THAT INCLUDES ARCHIVES PERTAINING TO ARTISTS WORKING IN THE SOUTH.
EXHIBITIONSTHE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART IS THE FIRST MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE ART AND ARTISTS OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH. THE COLLECTION INCLUDES HOLDINGS OF NEARLY 5,000 PAINTINGS, WORKS ON PAPER, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND SCULPTURES DATING FROM THE LATE-EIGHTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT. IN ADDITION TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTION GALLERIES, THE MUSEUM HOSTS 20 TEMPORARY SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS EVERY YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mr Kevin Grogan Executive Director/secretary | Officer | 40 | $116,283 |
Ms Mary Gadson Finance Officer/hr Coordin | Officer | 40 | $72,000 |
Mr William S Morris III Billy Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Mr Craig Mitchell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Mr William S Morris IV Will Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Mr J Tyler Morris Trustee | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $53,208 |
| Fundraising events | $169,025 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $400,489 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $439,255 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $129,069 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,061,977 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,613 |
| Investment income | $211,627 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,463 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $354,734 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,536 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$54,785 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,573,093 |
| 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. | $174,833 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,225 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $680,579 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,029 |
| Other employee benefits | $121,100 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,591 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $103,367 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,352 |
| Office expenses | $18,339 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,112 |
| Travel | $8,671 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $60,661 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,207 |
| Insurance | $21,127 |
| All other expenses | $16,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,454,151 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $559,300 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,287,540 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,758 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $91,682 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $187,764 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,056 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,526,621 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,065,753 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,557,209 |
| Total assets | $40,339,683 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $111,966 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $207,296 |
| 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 | $669,928 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $989,190 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $39,188,350 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $162,143 |
| 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 | $40,339,683 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Morris Museum Of Art has recieved totaling $157,713.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Porter Fleming Foundation Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE MOMUMENTAL CONCRETE SCULPTURES FROM THE 88-YEAR OLD WIDOW OF RENOWNED GEORGIA FOLK ARTIST WILLIE TARVER AND TO FUND THE CONSERVATION OF SEVERAL PAINTINGS AND FRAMES PREVIOUSLY HELD IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND NOT SEEN BY THE PUBLIC BEFORE. | $50,000 |
Augusta Metropolitan Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Augusta, GA PURPOSE: TOURISM | $35,540 |
Academy Of Richmond County Augusta, GA PURPOSE: WRITERS COMPETITION | $25,000 |
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc Augusta, GA PURPOSE: EXPENSE RELATED TO THE MUSEUM'S ARTREACH PROGRAM AT THE VA CENTER | $9,818 |
The Community Foundation For The Csra Augusta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $9,750 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
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