Witte Museum is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 1932. 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 12/2022, Witte Museum employed 105 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Witte Museum 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, Witte Museum generated $11.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCH. O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN THIS PERIOD, APPROXIMATELY 302,560 PEOPLE VISITED THE MUSEUM FOR EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THIS NUMBER IS MORE THAN PANDEMIC VISITATION BUT LESS THAN NORMAL FOR THE WITTE.
THE WITTE MUSEUM HELD 853 PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN THIS PERIOD, INCLUDING PROGRAMS IN TEXAS HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY, DINOSAURS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND STEM SUBJECTS. APPROXIMATELY 31,379 PEOPLE ATTENDED STUDENT, FAMILY, AND ADULT PROGRAMS, GALLERY THEATER AND DEMONSTRATIONS, EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS, AND LIVE REMOTE LEARNING.
THE WITTE MUSEUM STORE OFFERS A VARIETY OF BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL TOYS AND LIMITED-TIME-ONLY SPECIAL PRODUCTS RELATED TO THE EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING. THESE ITEMS PROVIDE TAKE-AWAY EXPERIENCES THAT REINFORCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES IN NATURE, SCIENCE AND CULTURE OF THE MUSEUM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dirk Elmendorf Past Chair | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Michael Bolner Committee Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Anderson Committee Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary West Traylor Committee Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Howard Committee Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Hunt Committee Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The Rk Group Catering | 12/30/22 | $254,217 |
Guido Construction | 12/30/22 | $2,362,750 |
Td Industries Water Softner System | 12/30/22 | $246,475 |
Shafer Services Hvac | 12/30/22 | $243,770 |
Western States Fire Alarm Monitoring/service | 12/30/22 | $184,544 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $529,312 |
Fundraising events | $511,410 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,115,977 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,827,363 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,984,062 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,557,396 |
Investment income | $96,818 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $773,390 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $131,512 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $334,785 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $234,722 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,273,075 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $405,774 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,155 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,638,653 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $67,158 |
Other employee benefits | $223,053 |
Payroll taxes | $284,686 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,727 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $95,240 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $40,679 |
Fees for services: Other | $491,540 |
Advertising and promotion | $621,389 |
Office expenses | $717,618 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,089,983 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $548,740 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,457,386 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $11,856,526 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $630,970 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $313,527 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,781,735 |
Accounts receivable, net | $648,910 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $282,103 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $272,043 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $66,437,449 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,005,659 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,204,760 |
Total assets | $80,577,156 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,640,171 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $85,162 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $500,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $16,733,218 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $500,000 |
Other liabilities | $415,149 |
Total liabilities | $19,873,700 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $47,945,905 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,757,551 |
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 | $80,577,156 |