Hunter Museum Of Art

Organization Overview

Hunter Museum Of Art is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1988. 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 05/2023, Hunter Museum Of Art employed 96 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hunter 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 05/2023, Hunter Museum Of Art generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 4 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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THE HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND PRESENTS AMERICAN ART AND CONNECTS THE COMMUNITY THROUGH INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL AND VISITOR FOCUSED EXPERIENCES FOR ALL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WELCOMING MORE THAN 60,000 GUESTS ANNUALLY, THE HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART HAS SERVED FOR 70 YEARS AS A CULTURAL CENTER OF THE COMMUNITY, PRESENTING SIGNIFICANT EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS, HOSTING NUMEROUS EVENTS AND GATHERINGS SERVING AS AN IMPORTANT DRAW FOR TOURISTS AND FOR BUSINESSES CONSIDERING MOVING TO THE REGION AND PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR CONTEMPLATION AND DIALOGUE. COMMITTED TO WELCOMING ALL PEOPLE, THE HUNTER IS VERY INTENTIONAL ABOUT INCLUDING UNDER-REPRESENTED ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES IN BOTH THE ARTWORK IT PRESENTS AND THE VISITORS AND COMMUNITIES IT ENGAGES. THE HUNTER MUSEUM HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS SINCE 1982.


THE HUNTERS PERMANENT COLLECTION INCLUDES NEARLY 3,000 WORKS OF AMERICAN ART ALL OF WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE MUSEUMS WEBSITE SPANNING THE EARLY 1700S TO TODAY, PRESENTED ACROSS 20 GALLERIES WITHIN THE MUSEUM. THE MUSEUMS THREE STRATEGIC COLLECTING PRIORITIES ARE WORKS BY FEMALE ARTISTS, BOTH HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY, WORKS BY ARTISTS OF COLOR, BOTH HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY, AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED WORKS, INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, AND NEW MEDIA. MAKING ARTWORK AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF THE MUSEUM, THE HUNTER HAS OVER 20 SCULPTURES INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND REGULARLY LOANS ARTWORK TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY, FURTHERING THE MUSEUMS ACCESSIBILITY TO A WIDER AUDIENCE. THE MUSEUM PRESENTS FOUR TO SIX SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS EACH YEAR, MANY OF WHICH ARE ORGANIZED INTERNALLY. ACCOMPANYING THE ARTWORK ON VIEW ARE MULTIPLE INTERACTIVE SPACES, OFFERING GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME CREATORS


THE MUSEUM IS A LEADER IN YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, PARTNERING WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED EXPERIENCES FOR A RANGE OF AUDIENCES, SUCH AS BLACK PROFESSIONALS, TEENAGERS, TITLE 1 SCHOOL STUDENTS, SPANISH SPEAKING STUDENTS AND ADULTS, AREA EDUCATORS, AND PRISON INMATES. PUBLIC PROGRAMS ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY ISSUES AND MANY FEATURE BIPOC CREATIVES AND LOCAL LEADERS, ALL PAID FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION. RECOGNIZING THAT AFFORDABILITY CAN BE A BARRIER TO ACCESS, THE MUSEUM OFFERS FREE ADMISSION FOR YOUTH 17 AND UNDER, MILITARY FAMILIES, AND SOCIAL SERVICE GROUPS, MULTIPLE FREE PROGRAMS, AND FREE ADMISSION ON THE FIRST THURSDAY AFTERNOON OF EVERY MONTH. A PARTNERSHIP WITH MUSEUMS FOR ALL OFFERS EBT CARDHOLDERS AND THEIR GUESTS DEEPLY DISCOUNTED ADMISSION YEAR-ROUND. FULLY ADA COMPLIANT, THE MUSEUM HAS DEVELOPED HANDS-ON TOOLS TO OFFER ADDITIONAL AVENUES OF ACCESS FOR LOW VISION GUESTS AND THOSE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND CONTINUALLY SEEKS TO MEET AUDIENCES WHERE THEY ARE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$98,917
Membership dues$132,215
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $194,390
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$779,104
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $127,965
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,204,626
Total Program Service Revenue$503,698
Investment income $260,349
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $348,075
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $112,188
Net Income from Fundraising Events $540,293
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $49,467
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,190,456

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