Couse Foundation is located in Taos, NM. The organization was established in 2001. 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 02/2023, Couse Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Couse Foundation 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 02/2023, Couse Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $949.5k during the year ending 02/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH ITS ARCHIVES, COLLECTIONS, AND PROGRAMMING, THE COUSE FOUNDATION THROUGH THE COUSE-SHARP HISTORIC SITE PRESERVES AND INTERPRETS TAOS' CROSSROADS OF CULTURES, PROMOTING AND FACILITATING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND NEW PERSPECTIVES ON THE TAOS SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, EARLY ARTISTS OF TAOS, AND REGIONAL AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN RELATION TO THE GREATER STORY OF THE MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN WEST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE MULTIPLE CULTURALLY RELEVANT EXHIBITIONS OF ARTWORK, ARCHIVAL MATERIALS, AND ASSOCIATED OBJECTS; EDUCATIONAL TOURS, PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS, AND EVENTS FOR STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND ASSEMBLING, PRESERVING, HOUSING AND MAKING ACCESSIBLE AN ARCHIVE AND RESEARCH LIBRARY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS, SCHOLARS, AND INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. SUBJECTS OF THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE E. I. COUSE, J. H. SHARP, AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE TAOS SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, ACTIVE IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; OTHER EARLY ARTISTS OF TAOS; AND THE CULTURAL MILIEU IN WHICH ALL OF THE ABOVE WORKED, INCLUDING INTERACTIONS WITH RESIDENTS OF TAOS PUEBLO, OTHER INDIGENOUS GROUPS, THE HISPANO COMMUNITY OF THE REGION, AND THE ANGLO SETTLERS IN THE AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Crittenden Palacios Chair Of The | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Richard Rinehart President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Holly Azzari Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Virginia Couse Leavitt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Jeanne Timber Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Skvarla Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,243,301 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $353,360 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,243,301 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $34,173 |
Investment income | $2,864 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,715 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$154 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $135,242 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,607 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,416,534 |
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 | $379,128 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,154 |
Payroll taxes | $29,934 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,661 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,817 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,927 |
Office expenses | $28,425 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $59,598 |
Travel | $5,012 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,407 |
Interest | $41,945 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $183,019 |
Insurance | $29,048 |
All other expenses | $5,011 |
Total functional expenses | $949,528 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $255,652 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,416 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $264,723 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,172,210 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,517 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $36,194 |
Total assets | $8,743,712 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,970 |
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 | $470,827 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $650 |
Total liabilities | $489,447 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,741,310 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,512,955 |
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 | $8,743,712 |