National Museum Of Funeral History
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 07/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0383961
Organization Overview
National Museum Of Funeral History is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1993. 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, National Museum Of Funeral History employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Museum Of Funeral History 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, National Museum Of Funeral History generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $588.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE AND PRESERVES HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS OF THE FUNERAL SERVICES INDUSTRY, HOUSING AMERICA'S LARGEST COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC, HISTORICAL FUNERAL SERVICE ITEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY (THE MUSEUM) IS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE FUNERAL SERVICE INDUSTRY AND ITS HISTORY. THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT ARCHIVES THAT DOCUMENT AND CHRONICLE THE EVOLUTION OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE PROFESSION, AND THROUGH ITS COLLECTIONS OF ARTIFACTS AND HISTORICAL DATA, EXHIBITS, DIORAMAS, AND PROGRAMS, THE MUSEUM SERVES AS AN EDUCATION AND INFORMATION CENTER.EDUCATIONAL TOURS PROVIDE INFORMATION TO PERSONS WISHING TO STUDY DEATH, DYING AND THE SOCIOLOGY OF THE FUNERAL RITUALS AND FUNERAL CUSTOMS IN THE PAST AND PRESENT. TOURS ARE HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR FUNERAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS, JUNIOR HIGH, HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, MEMBERS OF THE CLERGY, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM ALSO SERVES AS A LIBRARY FOR SCHOLARLY RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF FUNERAL SERVICE, THE AMERICAN FUNERAL RITUAL, THE SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH IN AMERICA, AND OTHER FUNERAL-RELATED TOPICS. THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH FUNERAL DOCUMENTS, ARTIFACTS, EXHIBITS, DIORAMAS, AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS. THROUGH RESEARCH OF THE ARTIFACTS AND HISTORICAL DATA, PATRONS ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP THEORIES ABOUT DEATH AND STUDY DEATH AND DYING FROM A FUNDAMENTAL PERSPECTIVE.THE MUSEUM RECEIVES DONATIONS OF DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. THESE DONATIONS ARE CAREFULLY DOCUMENTED, PRESERVED AND ARCHIVED FOR USE IN FUTURE EXHIBITS OR ARE INCLUDED IN CURRENT EXHIBITS AND VIGNETTES.AS AN ONGOING RESOURCE FOR CLERGY, THE MUSEUM HOLDS TOURS FOR CLERGY FROM ACROSS THE STATE. DURING THE TOURS, FUNERAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS SPEAK ON SUCH TOPICS AS "THE VALUE OF THE FUNERAL AND "GRIEF AND RECOVERY FROM LOSS."
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Genevieve G Keeney President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $101,020 |
Stan Szafran Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Robert Boetticher Sr Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
W Blair Waltrip Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Janet Key Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Robert Arrington Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $582,966 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $81,532 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,261 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $671,759 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $152,499 |
| Investment income | $36,197 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $160,752 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$18,604 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $48,976 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,051,579 |
| 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. | $101,020 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,357 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $81,871 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,782 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,505 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,536 |
| Fees for services: Other | $57,782 |
| Advertising and promotion | $66,078 |
| Office expenses | $17,702 |
| Information technology | $2,891 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $83,224 |
| Travel | $2,603 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,723 |
| Insurance | $14,282 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $588,608 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $267,326 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $107,212 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $112,431 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $80,634 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,914 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,389,640 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,550,236 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,261,156 |
| Total assets | $4,785,549 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $76,989 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $76,989 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,708,560 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $4,785,549 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Museum Of Funeral History has recieved totaling $3,119.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: MG | $3,100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19 |
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