Experience Learning Community
- Assets
- $146.2m
- Revenue
- $24.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 156
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 09/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1626784
Organization Overview
Experience Learning Community, operating under the name Mopop, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2023, Mopop employed 156 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mopop 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 12/2023, Mopop generated $24.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.3% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE CREATIVE EXPRESSION A LIFE-CHANGING FORCE THROUGH EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE AND CONNECT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE CURATION, DEVELOPMENT, FABRICATION, INSTALLATION, PRODUCTION, AND DISPLAY OF EXHIBITIONS AND INSTALLATIONS THAT ADVANCE THE MUSEUM'S MISSION OF CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY. AS OF 2023, MOPOP HAS ORGANIZED 116 EXHIBITS, 24 OF WHICH HAVE TRAVELED TO ARTISTIC CENTERS AND LEARNING INSTITUTIONS BOTH INTERNATIONALLY AND ACROSS THE U.S.. AS ONE OF THE NORTHWEST'S FOREMOST CULTURAL EXPORTERS, MOPOP HAS NOW REACHED MORE THAN 12 MILLION PEOPLE IN OVER 10 FOREIGN COUNTRIES - INCLUDING UPWARDS OF 3/4 MILLION PEOPLE ONSITE YEARLY (ON AVERAGE DURING A NON-COVID YEAR). A DIVERSE SCOPE OF SUBJECT MATTER AND THOUGHTFUL EXECUTION BEHIND OUR EXHIBITIONS ENCOURAGES THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO INVESTIGATE THE SERIOUS FUN OF POP CULTURE - TOTRY THEIR HAND AT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTATION IN SOUND LAB (AAM MUSE GOLD AWARD-WINNING GALLERY) OR DISCOVER THE ART OF VIDEO GAME DESIGN, SPARKING NEW INTERESTS AND SKILL-DEVELOPMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF PERFORMING, MEDIA ARTS, AND STEM/DIGITAL LITERACY.
EXPENDITURES RELATED TO MOPOP'S SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL MUSIC ARCHIVE OF OVER 80,000 ARTIFACTS PLUS OUR ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION, CONSISTING OF MORE THAN 1,100 INTERVIEWS WITH MUSICIANS, FILMMAKERS, PRODUCERS, AUTHORS, AND INNOVATIVE LUMINARIES WHO HAVE SHAPED THE CULTURE OF OUR TIME AND INFLUENCED ITS MODERN LANDSCAPE. IN ADDITION TO A SUBSTANTIAL RECORDED-SOUND AND MOVING-IMAGE INVENTORY, MUSEUM COLLECTION INCLUDES RARE MUSIC INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT, PHOTOGRAPHS AND FILMS OF LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND OTHER OBJECTS THAT DOCUMENT THE PROCESS OF CREATING, PRODUCING, AND PROMOTING MUSIC - AS WELL AS ARTISTS' PERSONAL EFFECTS, E.G. COSTUMES, ORIGINAL LYRICS, JOURNALS, AND SONG SHEETS.
MOPOP OPERATES AN ICONIC, ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT AND CUSTOMBUILT MUSEUM BUILDING, DESIGNED BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT FRANK O. GEHRY. PROGRAM COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUILDING INCLUDE DEPRECIATION OF $6,897,490 AND $6,916,690 AND OCCUPANCY OF $2,414,979 AND $2,423,470RESPECTIVELY FOR 2023 AND 2022. WHEREAS SOME MUSEUMS HAVE A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY WHICH OWNS THEIR BUILDING AND IS NOT CONSOLIDATED WITH OPERATIONS FOR FORM 990 REPORTING PURPOSES, MOPOP DOES NOT. THEREFORE, MOPOP'S FORM 990 INCLUDES ALL DEPRECIATION EXPENSE OF ITS BUILDING. MOPOP FUNDS THE COST OF BUILDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OUT OF CASH FLOW FROM MUSEUM OPERATIONS.
EXPENDITURES RELATED TO MOPOP'S SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL MUSIC ARCHIVE OF OVER 80,000 ARTIFACTS PLUS OUR ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION, CONSISTING OF MORE THAN 1,100 INTERVIEWS WITH MUSICIANS, FILMMAKERS, PRODUCERS, AUTHORS, AND INNOVATIVE LUMINARIES WHO HAVE SHAPED THE CULTURE OF OUR TIME AND INFLUENCED ITS MODERN LANDSCAPE. IN ADDITION TO A SUBSTANTIAL RECORDED-SOUND AND MOVING-IMAGE INVENTORY, MUSEUM COLLECTIONINCLUDES RARE MUSIC INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT, PHOTOGRAPHS AND FILMS OF LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND OTHER OBJECTS THAT DOCUMENT THE PROCESS OF CREATING, PRODUCING, AND PROMOTING MUSIC - AS WELL AS ARTISTS' PERSONAL EFFECTS, E.G. COSTUMES, ORIGINAL LYRICS, JOURNALS, AND SONG SHEETS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Chu Cfo/interim Ed (thru 3/23) | Officer | 55 | $222,604 |
Michele Smith CEO (from 3/23) | Officer | 55 | $228,046 |
Ste Marchio Chief People Officer | Officer | 55 | $186,575 |
Jacob Mcmurray Chief Collections & Exhib. Off. | 55 | $145,723 | |
James Vegas VP Of Museum Ops. & Gov. Affairs | Officer | 55 | $154,536 |
Jessica Lane Director Of Education & Programs | 55 | $124,570 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Alliance Building Services Llc Cleaning Service | 12/30/23 | $921,471 |
Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corp Elevator Repair/maintenance | 12/30/23 | $373,048 |
Stagecraft Industries Inc Staging Services | 12/30/23 | $337,326 |
Theo Llc Marketing | 12/30/23 | $315,739 |
Staff Pro Inc Event Security | 12/30/23 | $223,818 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $48,390 |
| Membership dues | $429,911 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $118,873 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,198,025 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,773,582 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,795,199 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,933,806 |
| Investment income | $955,675 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $39,144 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $41,035 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $24,243,723 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| 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. | $851,247 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $680,494 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,491,878 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $108,031 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,168,567 |
| Payroll taxes | $858,631 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $171,684 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $127,963 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,100,864 |
| Advertising and promotion | $550,004 |
| Office expenses | $1,500,532 |
| Information technology | $348,785 |
| Royalties | $456,707 |
| Occupancy | $2,414,979 |
| Travel | $109,877 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,133 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,897,490 |
| Insurance | $564,272 |
| All other expenses | $3,354 |
| Total functional expenses | $26,106,558 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,324 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $27,156,484 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13,217,254 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,494,929 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,279,293 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $96,762,436 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $115,000 |
| Other assets | $6,201,885 |
| Total assets | $146,242,605 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,539,269 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $735,062 |
| 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 | $5,702,421 |
| Total liabilities | $7,976,752 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $124,928,800 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,337,053 |
| 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 | $146,242,605 |