Nonprofit · EIN 62-0511893
HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,133,879 | $6,223,549 | -$89,670 | $44,920,756 | $1,625,539 | $43,295,217 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,585,822 | $5,916,308 | $1,669,514 | $44,634,752 | $1,659,285 | $42,975,467 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,190,456 | $4,787,359 | -$1,596,903 | $43,274,451 | $2,692,042 | $40,582,409 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,051,340
- of which government grants
- $272,990
- Membership dues
- $433,198
- Program service revenue
- $468,142
- Investment income
- $2,771,893
- Net rental income
- $356,447
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,337,196
- Net income from fundraising events
- $408,529
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $56,112
- Other revenue
- $842,504
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $258,262
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,729,531
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,395,329
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,750
- Occupancy
- $158,704
- Travel
- $12,268
- Depreciation
- $1,106,068
- Program services (functional)
- $4,141,296
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,557,548
- Fundraising (functional)
- $524,705
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,634,752
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,920,756
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,625,539
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,295,217
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,562,857
- Publicly traded securities
- $17,130,400
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $27,344,204
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,951,013
- Gross receipts
- $6,983,498
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 129
- Year formed
- 1951
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Anne Sharber | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $218,299 | $27,792 |
| Robert Majors | Director of Internal Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,890 | $14,691 |
| Cara McGowan | Director of Institutional Advancement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,092 | $18,351 |
| Todd Womack | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Crouch | Past Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Norton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BettyeLynn Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bode | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Gavin | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri Holley | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Shearburn | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Reese Veltenaar | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Supan | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Quintin Alford | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carley Boehm | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanda Chambers | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Amanda Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Daniela Peterson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Stowe | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Janelle Reilly | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Johnny O'Brien | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Zabel | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ward Davenport | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kelly Arnold | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Pratt | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dakasha Winton | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Berry | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Allison Cromie | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dana Perry | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Harolda Bryson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Anne Sharber | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $210,524 | $26,198 |
| Robert Majors | Director of Internal Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,719 | $14,100 |
| Nandini Makrandi | Chief Curator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,397 | $14,128 |
| Andrea Crouch | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Womack | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Norton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BettyeLynn Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bode | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Gavin | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri Holley | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam McKenney | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Shearburn | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Reese Veltenaar | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Supan | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Quintin Alford | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carley Boehm | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chanda Chambers | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JD Hickey | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Zabel | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ward Davenport | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Jones | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Arnold | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Brock | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Cromie | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Hutton | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnny O'Brien | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Perry | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniela Peterson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janelle Reily | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Anne Sharber | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $198,319 | $24,671 |
| Robert Majors | Director of Internal Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,175 | $14,313 |
| Andrea Crouch | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| JV Vaughn | Vice-Chair Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Brock | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BettyeLynn Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Norton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bode | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kitty Caldwell | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Gavin | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri Holley | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam McKenney | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Reese Veltenaar | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carley Boehm | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Brock | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ward Davenport | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JD Hickey | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Hutton | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Jones | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dallas Joseph | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnny O'Brien | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Perry | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janelle Reilly | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vernisha Savoy | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sush Shantha | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Shearburn | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Supan | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Womack | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 BLUFF VIEW ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403-1111
- In care of
- % KATE EDMONDSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Virginia Anne Sharber, 10 Bluff View, Chattanooga, TN 37403
- Signed the 990
- Gordon Stalans, CFO
- Phone
- (423) 267-8918
Mission
The Hunter Museum of American Art collects, preserves, and presents American art and connects the community through inspiring educational and visitor-focused experiences for all.
Program accomplishments
- Welcoming more than 60,000 guests annually, the Hunter Museum of American Art has served for 70 years as a cultural center of the community, presenting significant exhibitions and programs, hosting numerous events and gatherings serving as an important draw for tourists and for businesses considering moving to the region and providing a safe space for contemplation and dialogue. Committed to welcoming all people, the Hunter is very intentional about including under-represented artists and audiences in both the artwork it presents and the visitors and communities it engages. The Hunter Museum has been continuously accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1982.Expenses $1,911,256 · revenue $388,404
- The Hunters permanent collection includes nearly 3,000 works of American art, all of which are accessible through the museums website, spanning the early 1700s to today, presented across 20 galleries within the museum. The museums three strategic collecting priorities are works by female artists, both historic and contemporary, works by artists of color, both historic and contemporary, and technology-based works, including photography, video, and new media. Making artwork available outside the walls of the museum, the Hunter has over 20 sculptures installed throughout the city and regularly loans artwork to other institutions around the country, furthering the museums accessibility to a wider audience. The museum presents 4 to 6 special exhibitions each year, many of which are organized internally. Accompanying the artwork on display are multiple interactive spaces, offering guests the opportunity to become creators themselves.Expenses $1,922,404
- The museum is a leader in youth and adult educational experiences, partnering with area organizations and community members to create customized experiences for a range of audiences, such as Black professionals, teenagers, Title 1 school students, Spanish speaking students and adults, area educators, and prison inmates. Public programs engage with community issues and many feature BIPOC creatives and local leaders, all paid for their participation. Recognizing that affordability can be a barrier to access, the museum offers free admission for youth 17 and under, military families, and social service groups, multiple free programs, and free admission on the first Thursday afternoon of every month. A partnership with Museums for All offers EBT cardholders and their guests deeply discounted admission year-round. Fully ADA compliant, the museum has developed hands-on tools to offer additional avenues of access for low vision guests and those on the autism spectrum and continually seeks to meet audiences where they are.Expenses $307,636 · revenue $79,738
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-0511893
- 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
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A510)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,920,756
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,983,498
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $6,133,879 | $6,223,549 | $44,920,756 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $7,585,822 | $5,916,308 | $44,634,752 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $3,190,456 | $4,787,359 | $43,274,451 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $7,390,848 | $6,776,839 | $45,514,020 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | 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 62-0511893).
Questions about HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART
- What is the EIN of HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART is 62-0511893.
- Is HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART 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 HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Virginia Anne Sharber.
- Who are the officers and directors of HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 30 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $218,299 (Virginia Anne Sharber, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,133,879, expenses of $6,223,549 and total assets of $44,920,756 at year end.
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