Nonprofit · EIN 26-3993911
AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC
Also known as Wall of America Foundation
Tax-exempt · WINSTED, CT 06098
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $836,966 | $926,609 | -$89,643 | $7,018,917 | $1,191,556 | $5,827,361 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,906,974 | $820,991 | $1,085,983 | $7,077,789 | $1,202,141 | $5,875,648 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $557,727 | $533,944 | $23,783 | $5,236,888 | $515,548 | $4,721,340 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $690,638
- of which government grants
- $10,887
- Program service revenue
- $97,100
- Investment income
- $28,341
- Net rental income
- $6,092
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,179
- Other revenue
- $20,887
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $357,739
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $476,742
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $78,768
- Travel
- $2,953
- Depreciation
- $139,799
- Program services (functional)
- $392,150
- Management and general (functional)
- $327,284
- Fundraising (functional)
- $207,175
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,077,789
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,018,917
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,191,556
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,827,361
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,010,051
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,457,497
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,369,864
- Gross receipts
- $836,966
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Wynn | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $82,800 | $1,800 |
| Anne Gerard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Herbert Moore | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Posey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Rooke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Griesedieck | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Lane | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thad Meyerriecks | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Griesedieck | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Posey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Stropus | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Evan Berns | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Wynn | Executive Dir. Officer | 32 | $80,000 | $1,800 |
| Anne Gerard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Herbert Moore | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Posey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Rooke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Griesedieck | Board Vice Chai Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Lane | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thad Meyerriecks | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Griesedieck | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Posey | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Stropus | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Evan Berns | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Wynn | Executive Dir. Officer | 32 | $66,625 |
| Anne Gerard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Herbert Moore | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Posey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karraine Moody | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Griesedieck | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Lane | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thad Meyerriecks | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JoAnn Ryan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ellen Griesedieck | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 |
| Sam Posey | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Judy Stropus | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gayle Moraski | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 90 WHITING STREET, WINSTED, CT 06098-0000
- In care of
- % DOUGLAS K OCONNELL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 173 Low Road, Sharon CT 06069
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ellen Griesedieck, 173 Low Road, Sharon, CT 06069
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Ellen Griesediek, 173 Low Road, Sharon CT 06069
- Signed the 990
- Ellen Griesedieck, President
- Phone
- (860) 379-3006
- Website
- www.americanmuralproject.org
- Return prepared by
- KING KING & ASSOCIATES CPAS
Mission
The American Mural Project (AMP) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2001 whose principal purpose is to celebrate American ingenuity, productivity, and commitment to work. AMP seeks to inspire, to invite collaboration, and to reveal to people of all ages the many contributions they can make to American culture.At the core of AMPs programs and activities is a permanent indoor collaborative artwork so large that one of two former mill buildings owned by AMP has been enlarged and renovated for public display of the artwork. Onsite programs related to the artwork and with the objectives of inspiration and collaboration commenced in 2018. The renovation of the first mill building has been completed, which allowed the exhibit to open to the public with regular hours as of June 2022.AMPs primary activities are connected to its exhibit, education programs and cultural events.
Program accomplishments
- MURAL AND BUILDING UPDATEFOCUS REMAINS ON PREPARATION AND INSTALLING THE COLLABORATIVE PIECES IN THE GALLERY BEHIND THE MURAL. MORE OF THESE PROJECTS WERE INSTALLED BY THE END OF 2024, AND WORK CONTINUES ON THESE SECTIONS. A NEW COLLABORATIVE ART PROJECT FOR THIS AREA BEHIND THE MURAL WAS BEGUN. IT IS CALLED REGENERATION AND INVOLVES APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS FROM 10 SCHOOLS IN CONNECTICUT WORKING WITH ELLEN DIRECTLY ON CREATIVELY EXPRESSING THEIR SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE. THE PROJECT WILL BE INSTALLED IN 2025.THE ROOF OF THE SECOND MILL BUILDING WAS REPLACED AT THE END OF 2024. PAYMENT FOR WHICH WAS MADE IN 2025. LEAKING AND OTHER ISSUES REQUIRED THIS IMPROVEMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE BUILDINGS INTEGRITY WOULD REMAIN INTACT FOR FUTURE RENOVATIONS.Expenses $188,869
- PUBLIC PROGRAMMINGAMP SAW OVER 6,000 PEOPLE COME THROUGH ITS DOORS IN 2024.PUBLIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDES PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE EXHIBIT ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS; SPECIAL EXHIBIT ACTIVITIES; AND PUBLIC EVENTS OFFERED AS PART OF THE LIVE @AMP SERIES, AMP TALKS, AND OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS. 2024 WAS THE SECOND FULL CALENDAR YEAR DURING WHICH THE EXHIBIT WAS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE EXHIBIT WAS ENHANCED WITH THE ADDITION OF THIRTEEN AUDIO STORIES AVAILABLE TO EXHIBIT VISITORS TO LISTEN TO VIA AMPS PODCASTERS OR THEIROWN MOBILE PHONE. WE ALSO PILOTED A MONTHLY FAMILY DAYS PROGRAM AND CONTINUED SUCCESSFUL 2023 INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE MONTHLY TEEN ART STUDIO PROGRAM AND THE HAPPY HOUR PIANO SERIES. EXHIBIT ATTENDANCE GOALS WERE NOT MET FOR THE YEAR, AND WE ASSUME THAT WAS LARGELY DUE TO THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE STATES SUMMER AT THE MUSEUM GRANT PROGRAM WHICH SUPPORTED FREE ADMISSION FOR FAMILIES.THE LIVE @AMP SERIES AND THE PIANO SERIES CONTINUED TO INTRODUCE AMP TO NEW AUDIENCES. WE PRESENTED FOUR LIVE @AMP CONCERTS OF VARIOUS GENRES, HOSTED TALKS BY TWO MURAL SUBJECTS EDWIND RAYMOND AND MELISSA BENNETT - AND PRODUCED A SANDRA BOYNTON CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EVENT.THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACKNOWLEDGED THE NEED TO HIRE A FULL TIME DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND DID SO IN MARCH OF 2024. THE PERSON IN THE ROLE OF DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT HELPED ORIENT THE NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND TRANSITIONED TO PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT. OTHER STAFF CHANGES INVOLVED THE VISITOR SERVICES/EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR SHIFTING TO A PART TIME ROLE OF EDUCATION PROGRAM COORINATOR, AND THE HIRING OF A FULL TIME VISITORS SERVICES/MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR.Expenses $106,578 · revenue $45,810
- EDUCATION PROGRAMSIN ITS 24-YEAR HISTORY, AMP HAS GROWN THROUGH TWO DISTINCT PHASES, EACH WITH A DIFFERENT FOCUS. THE INITIAL YEARS OF CREATING THE MURAL WERE BUILT ON STRATEGIC CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO CREATE EACH STATES COLLABORATIVE PROJECT. IN RECENT YEARS, AMP HAS FOCUSED PROGRAMMING EFFORTS ON ESTABLISHING ITS IDENTITY AND AS A PLACE IN THE WINSTED COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING TOWNS WHERE LEARNING OCCURS. LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ARE THE BEDROCK OF AMPS PROGRAM GROWTH. AMP HAS RECRUITED A SMALL, HIGH-CALIBER GROUP OF CONTRACTED TEACHING ARTISTS WHOSE INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR PROGRAMMING AND PHILOSOPHY OF WORKING WITH STUDENTS REFLECTS AMPS APPROACH TO STUDENT DIRECTED LEARNING AND COLLABORATION.IN 2024, AMP HOSTED AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR WINCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. AMP ALSO PROVIDED WEEKLY SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING, MONTHLY TEEN ART STUDIO SESSIONS, FIELD TRIPS FOR GRADE SCHOOLS AND FOR TRANSITIONAL ACADEMIES SERVING YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS. THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, CONTINUING THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH CT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTHWESTERN, WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE NOT ONLY INTERNSHIPS IN AMPS EDUCATION PROGRAM DEPARTMENT AND VISITOR SERVICES, BUT IN MARKETING AND EVENTS.Expenses $96,703 · revenue $48,331
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
- 26-3993911
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A51)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,018,917
- Income (IRS master file)
- $836,966
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $836,966 | $926,609 | $7,018,917 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,906,974 | $820,991 | $7,077,789 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $729,408 | $661,083 | $6,014,709 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $557,727 | $533,944 | $5,236,888 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Ellen Griesediek | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-3993911).
Questions about AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC is 26-3993911.
- Is AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC 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 AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC 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 AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC 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 AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ellen Griesedieck.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,800 (Amy Wynn, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $836,966, expenses of $926,609 and total assets of $7,018,917 at year end.
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