Heard Museum is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1936. 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 09/2023, Heard Museum employed 154 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heard 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 09/2023, Heard Museum generated $10.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE HEARD MUSEUM CONNECTS INDIGENOUS CREATIVITY TO THE WORLD BY PRESENTING (CONT'D ON SCH O) THE VOICE AND VISION OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1929, THE HEARD MUSEUM HAS GROWN IN SIZE AND STATURE TO BECOME RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY FOR THE QUALITY OF ITS COLLECTIONS, WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND UNMATCHED FESTIVALS. DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF AMERICAN INDIAN ART, THE HEARD SUCCESSFULLY PRESENTS THE STORIES OF AMERICAN INDIAN PEOPLE FROM A FIRST-PERSON PERSPECTIVE, AS WELL AS EXHIBITIONS THAT SHOWCASE THE BEAUTY AND VITALITY OF TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ART. THE HEARD ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY: ORGANIZING EXHIBITS THAT SHOWCASE BOTH ITS COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 45,000 FINE ARTWORKS AND CULTURAL ARTS IN ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION AND ARTWORKS FROM OTHER COLLECTIONS; HOLDING SPECIAL EVENTS THAT HIGHLIGHT ONE OR MORE ASPECTS OF AMERICAN INDIAN ART, CULTURES, AND/OR HISTORY; (CONT'D ON SCH O) HOSTING APPROXIMATELY 5,100 SCHOOL CHILDREN TOURING THE MUSEUM EACH YEAR; SUPPORTING THE CAREERS OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS IN THE WORLD-CLASS HEARD MUSEUM SHOP AND IN BOOKS & MORE, A BOUTIQUE BOOKSTORE AND GIFT SHOP; OFFERING INDIGENOUS INGREDIENTS WITHIN THE MENU OF THE MUSEUM'S CAFE AND COFFEE CANTINA; AND OFFERING PROGRAMMING SUCH AS LECTURES, BOOK SIGNINGS AND PRESENTATIONS BY AMERICAN INDIAN EXPERTS IN ART, HISTORY, AND CULTURES. APPROXIMATELY 138,000 PEOPLE VISITED THE MUSEUM DURING THE YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Lomax Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Coggins Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Karen Abraham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ginger Sykes Torres Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Adrian Cohen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christy Vezolles Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Okland Construction Construction Services | 9/29/23 | $1,222,629 |
Lane Terralever Advertising & Promotion | 9/29/23 | $495,743 |
Affirmative Technology Group Information Technology Services | 9/29/23 | $346,685 |
Pro Em Llc Event Management Services | 9/29/23 | $163,984 |
Dlr Group Inc Construction Design Services | 9/29/23 | $143,347 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,108,984 |
Fundraising events | $1,146,137 |
Related organizations | $136,839 |
Government grants | $405,081 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,779,655 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $134,610 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,576,696 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,487,437 |
Investment income | $277,025 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $540 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $34,559 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$57,691 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $6,002 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,507,942 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,832,510 |
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. | $984,088 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $348,100 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,185,280 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $291,986 |
Payroll taxes | $357,995 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,969 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $76,010 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $108,624 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,495,104 |
Advertising and promotion | $397,094 |
Office expenses | $438,492 |
Information technology | $157,163 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $626,043 |
Travel | $56,539 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $51,496 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,280,727 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $343,578 |
Total functional expenses | $12,686,213 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $525,464 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,082,310 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,199,336 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,746 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,317,987 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $214,198 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,449,839 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,134,527 |
Investments—other securities | $88,272 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $171,420 |
Total assets | $33,188,099 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,168,843 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $591,109 |
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 | $444,175 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $257,926 |
Total liabilities | $2,462,053 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,907,035 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,819,011 |
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 | $33,188,099 |