Nonprofit · EIN 23-2471583
JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,837,122 | $5,125,629 | -$1,288,507 | $33,742,721 | $515,194 | $33,227,527 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,292,372 | $4,931,000 | $361,372 | $33,154,429 | $399,152 | $32,755,277 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,092,239
- of which government grants
- $225,810
- Membership dues
- $250,116
- Program service revenue
- $440,146
- Investment income
- $1,080,379
- Net rental income
- $133,538
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $457,640
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$31,357
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $93,076
- Other revenue
- $224,358
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $172,360
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,880,758
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,348,386
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,205
- Accounting fees
- $83,061
- Occupancy
- $301,595
- Depreciation
- $647,775
- Program services (functional)
- $3,766,673
- Management and general (functional)
- $638,080
- Fundraising (functional)
- $720,876
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,154,429
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,742,721
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $515,194
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,227,527
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,454,846
- Publicly traded securities
- $21,822,747
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,917,037
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,310,490
- Gross receipts
- $5,024,675
- Employees
- 54
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Corso | Executive Dir. (eff. 02/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $164,001 | $8,359 |
| Mary Byrne | Chief Advancement Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,477 | $9,986 |
| Robert Byers Jr | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VAIL GARVIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhoda McKinney-Jones | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL STERN | TrEASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgie Coles | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Eiseman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Fernberger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Gorsky | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Hankin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Hagen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Henriques | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Lomax | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Wiessmann | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE SCAFURO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA DONNELLY BENTIVOGLIO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Garvin Unterberger | Interim E.D EFF.03/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $123,439 | $0 |
| Gary Ellis | Chief Financial Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $119,221 | $3,195 |
| Virginia Sigety | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Byers Jr | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Stern | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhoda McKinney-Jones | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Donnelly Bentivoglio | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgie Coles | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Eiseman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Fernberger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Gorsky | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Hankin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| The Honorable James Greenwood | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Lawler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Lomax | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Norman Long | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leda Silverman Molly | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Wiessmann | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 138 S PINE ST, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-4931
- In care of
- % MEGAN GUBICZA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANNE CORSO, 138 SOUTH PINE STREET, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
- Signed the 990
- ANNE CORSO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (215) 340-9800
- Website
- www.michenerartmuseum.org
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC
Mission
THE JAMES A. MICHENER COLLECTS, PRESERVES, INTERPRETS, AND EXHIBITS ART, PRIMARILY AMERICAN ART, AND PROMOTES THE DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY REGION'S RICH ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON BUCKS COUNTY. THE MUSEUM PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS THAT EXPLORE A VARIETY OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS AND OFFERS DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP A LIFELONG INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE MUSEUM SERVES OVER 35,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. VISITORS COME TO SEE THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION OF PENNSYLVANIA IMPRESSIONIST PAINTINGS, STUDIO CRAFT, AND CONTEMPORARY ART FROM THE DELAWARE VALLEY REGION TOTALING OVER 3,500 OBJECTS. IN ADDITION TO ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION AND OUTDOOR SCULPTURE GARDEN, THE MUSEUM OFFERS 6-8 CHANGING EXHIBITIONS ANNUALLY IN A VARIETY OF ARTISTIC GENRES. THE MUSEUM SERVES OVER 5,000 STUDENTS FROM REGIONAL SCHOOLS FOR CUSTOMIZED TOURS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAMPS, ARTMAKING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, GALLERY TOURS, MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, AND STUDIO EXCURSIONS- AS WELL AS VIRTUAL OFFERINGS. THE MUSEUM ALSO OFFERS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL ART AND STREET FESTIVALS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH AREA CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NONPROFITS. THE MUSEUM HAS APPROXIMATELLY 2,500 MEMBER HOUSEHOLDS OR CORPORATE MEMBERS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND VISITOR AMENITIES INCLUDE A MUSEUM GIFT SHOP, CAFE, AND RESEARCH LIBRARY.Expenses $3,766,673 · revenue $533,222
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2471583
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A510)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,742,721
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,024,675
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,837,122 | $5,125,629 | $33,742,721 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,292,372 | $4,931,000 | $33,154,429 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,591,644 | $4,172,381 | $31,152,143 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2471583).
Questions about JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM is 23-2471583.
- Is JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANNE CORSO.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,001 (Anne Corso, Executive Dir. (eff. 02/24)).
- How much revenue does JAMES A MICHENER ART MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,837,122, expenses of $5,125,629 and total assets of $33,742,721 at year end.
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