Nonprofit · EIN 74-1093771
CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,266,385 | $6,101,548 | $1,164,837 | $21,475,223 | $4,138,941 | $17,336,282 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,136,870 | $6,330,220 | -$193,350 | $21,749,325 | $5,333,253 | $16,416,072 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,736,736 | $5,288,312 | $448,424 | $23,492,896 | $7,715,562 | $15,777,334 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,663,812
- Membership dues
- $65,682
- Program service revenue
- $301,751
- Investment income
- $1,194,628
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $986,917
- Net income from fundraising events
- $92,601
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $13,593
- Other revenue
- $106,194
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $649,663
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,653,847
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,808,534
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,445
- Occupancy
- $504,781
- Travel
- $174,608
- Depreciation
- $299,317
- Program services (functional)
- $4,308,146
- Management and general (functional)
- $831,356
- Fundraising (functional)
- $962,046
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,749,325
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,475,223
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,138,941
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,336,282
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,360,519
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,529,401
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,641,267
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,695,015
- Gross receipts
- $9,974,828
- Employees
- 70
- Volunteers
- 36
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesse L McGraw | Executive Director (to 12/31/24) Officer | 40 | $263,041 | $20,043 |
| Melissa M Lujan | Co-Director, COO (from 1/1/25) Officer | 40 | $154,947 | $9,523 |
| Ryan Dennis | Co-Dir., Chief Curator (from 1/1/25) Officer | 40 | $119,539 | $4,761 |
| Ruth Dreessen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Stude Pye | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Miller | Vice President, Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Louise Jamail | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Anderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Barone | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mara Calderon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jereann Chaney | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paola Creixell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamal Cyrus | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula M Daly | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shane Frank | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Gatto Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heidi Gerger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kerry Inman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lester Marks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Poppi Massey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle O'Bannon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Phifer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rickey F Polidore Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Silvers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jackson Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Justin Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Angela Strickland | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Toomey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Williams | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesse L McGraw | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $246,435 | $20,637 |
| Sarah Atwood | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,129 | $5,922 |
| Seba Suber | Deputy Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,485 | $5,906 |
| Ruth Dreessen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Stude Pye | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret Vaughan Cox | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Miller | Vice President, Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cabrina Owsley | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Louise Jamail | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Anderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Radu Barbuceanu | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Barone | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mara Calderon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paola Creixell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamal Cyrus | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula M Daly | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph C Gatto Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry Inman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryn Larsen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lester Marks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Poppi Massey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Masterson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Phifer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rickey F Polidore Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Silvers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackson Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori C Speier | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Toomey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Williams | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesse L McGraw | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $221,257 | $39,822 |
| Seba Suber | Deputy Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,644 | $14,825 |
| Howard Robinson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Dreessen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dillon A Kyle | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cabrina Owsley | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Stude Pye | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Miller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Louise Jamail | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Radu Barbuceanu | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Barone | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James M Bell Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mara Calderon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret Vaughan Cox | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamal Cyrus | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula M Daly | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph C Gatto Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry Inman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryn Larsen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lester Marks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Masterson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mac McManus | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rishma Mohamed | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Phifer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rickey F Polidore Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Silvers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori C Speier | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5020 MONTROSE BLVD STE 210, HOUSTON, TX 77006-6550
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ruth Dreessen, 5020 Montrose Blvd 210, Houston, TX 77006
- Signed the 990
- Ruth Dreessen, Chair
- Phone
- (713) 284-8250
- Website
- www.camh.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- CAMH resources are dedicated to organizing, presenting, and touring exhibitions that showcase some of the most seminal art of today. These exhibitions are documented in publications designed for use by both scholars and the general public. Each exhibition is accompanied by educational and outreach programs that complement the exhibition and make the art on view more accessible to both experienced museum-goers and new audiences. As one of the nation's oldest non-collecting museums and one of Houston's first major art institutions, CAMH plays a vital role in shaping the region's cultural community by showcasing the work of regional artists and by bringing the works of national and international artists to the city of Houston.Expenses $3,739,371 · revenue $314,196
- To further the Museum's mission, CAMH produces a series of educational and outreach programs to encourage a greater understanding of contemporary art. These programs include public school outreach and tours, family events, scholarships, concerts, and lectures, including a distinguished artist lecture series. The Education department hires graduate students and local artists to work as tour guides and facilitators for each exhibition. The Museum's Teen Council, made up of area high school students, develops small exhibits and programming relating to current exhibitions. CAMH has expanded its accessibility to include American Sign Language tours, tours in multiple languages, and exhibition information in Spanish and English.Expenses $568,775 · grants $1,000 · revenue $1,148
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1093771
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A510)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,475,223
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,974,828
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,266,385 | $6,101,548 | $21,475,223 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,136,870 | $6,330,220 | $21,749,325 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,736,736 | $5,288,312 | $23,492,896 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,603,758 | $3,985,746 | $16,042,808 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 74-1093771).
Questions about CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON
- What is the EIN of CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON is 74-1093771.
- Is CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON 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 CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ruth Dreessen.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $263,041 (Hesse L McGraw, Executive Director (to 12/31/24)).
- How much revenue does CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,266,385, expenses of $6,101,548 and total assets of $21,475,223 at year end.
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