Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 1943. 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, Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian 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, Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RESPECT AND SUPPORT THE TRADITIONS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLES, AND TO PRESENT EXHIBITIONS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS RELATING TO THEM; TO COLLECT AND DOCUMENT CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSIONS OF THE NAVAJO PEOPLE ESPECIALLY, BUT ALSO THE RIO GRANDE PUEBLO PEOPLE AND OTHER NATIVE AMERICANS OF NEW MEXICO; TO MAINTAIN COLLECTIONS OF ARTIFACTS, BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND OTHER METARIALS RELATING TO THE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND ARTS OF THE NAVAJO PEOPLE ESPECIALLY, BUT ALSO THE RIO GRANDE PUEBLO PEOPLE AND OTHER NATIVE AMERICANS OF NEW MEXICO, AND TO MAKE SAID RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR STUDY; AND TO PUBLISH BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS CONCERNING THE FOREGOING AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION/MAINTENANCE OF WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN, WHICH PROMOTES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING/APPRECIATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE BY PROCURING/INTERPRETING ACTIVITIES THROUGH COLLECTIONS/ACQUISITIONS AND EXHIBITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE MUSUEM IS ABLE TO PROVIDE EXHIBITS BY CURATORIAL/EXHIBIT REVENUE, WHICH IS PROVIDED BY ADMISSIONS, DONATION BOX, AND GIFTS RESTRICTED FOR EXHIBITS AND ACQUISITIONS.
MUSEUM SHOP ADDS TO THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OF THE MUSUEM BY MAKING AMERICAN INDIAN WORKS FAMILIAR TO A BROAD SEGMENT OF THE PUBLIC, ENHANCING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING/APPRECIATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jean L Higgins Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 36 | $144,850 |
Diane Locandro Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sheridan Macknight Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
William G Howard President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patricia Maclaughlin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
John M Yoeckel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $130,800 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $178,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $581,030 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $889,830 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $58,546 |
Investment income | $116 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $137,173 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $315,276 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,763,354 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $471,610 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,290 |
Payroll taxes | $36,264 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,800 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,464 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $115,099 |
Advertising and promotion | $36,971 |
Office expenses | $79,576 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,107 |
Travel | $8,435 |
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 | $153,429 |
Insurance | $30,598 |
All other expenses | $41,356 |
Total functional expenses | $1,142,259 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $228,459 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,032,910 |
Pledges and grants receivable | -$2,968 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $830,521 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,390,716 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | -$14,175 |
Total assets | $5,465,463 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$31,780 |
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 | $145,563 |
Total liabilities | $113,783 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,514,366 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $837,314 |
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 | $5,465,463 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian has recieved totaling $525,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT STAFF CAPACITY TO ENHANCE COLLECTIONS, ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY | $500,000 |
The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: 5,000 GENERAL OPERATING AND $10,000 FOR THE ANNUAL FUND | $15,000 |
The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: UNDERWRITE COST OF MARY WHEELWRIGHT SOCIETY RECEPTION, AND UNDERWRITE COST FOR A WRINKLE PROJECT TO DEVELOP TRANSITION PLAN. | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $66,835 |
Ending Balance | $66,835 |
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