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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0803576

MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC

Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

Financials

$1.9M$1.9M2022$2.3M$2.1M2023$2.4M$2.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$2,424,655$2,238,071$186,584$13,316,371$1,458,094$11,858,277
August 31, 2024990$2,252,993$2,077,892$175,101$13,611,063$1,939,370$11,671,693
August 31, 2023990$1,913,369$1,914,517-$1,148$13,487,413$1,990,821$11,496,592
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$2,207,374
Investment income
$21,659
Net rental income
$195,622
Other revenue
$195,622

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,817
Occupancy
$712,236
Depreciation
$799,400
Program services (functional)
$2,191,166
Management and general (functional)
$46,905

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,611,063
Total assets, end of year
$13,316,371
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,458,094
Net assets, end of year
$11,858,277
Land, buildings and equipment
$12,149,221
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,858,277
Gross receipts
$2,534,662
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
WI

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARCELLE POLEDNIKBAUMGARTNER DIRECTOR OF MA
Officer
1$0$533,191$32,304
ALISSA KARLCFO & COO OF MAM
Officer
10$0$212,275$12,735
DANIEL SOMERSFACILITIES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
10$0$115,963$17,155
JOEL QUADRACCIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
BRUCE BLOCKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
PETER DAMSGAARDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOSH JEFFERSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KATHY THORNTON-BIASTRUSTEE (THRU DEC 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARCELLE POLEDNIKBAUMGARTNER DIRECTOR OF MA
Officer
1$0$559,043$30,475
ALISSA KARLCFO OF MAM
Officer
10$0$208,475$6,713
DANIEL SOMERSFACILITIES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
10$0$126,655$17,657
JOEL QUADRACCIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
PETER DAMSGAARDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KATHY THORNTON-BIASTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARCELLE POLEDNIKBAUMGARTNER DIRECTOR OF MA
Officer
1$0$522,736$26,170
ALISSA KARLCFO OF MAM
Officer
10$0$193,812$11,316
DANIEL SOMERSFACILITIES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
10$0$122,237$15,264
JOEL QUADRACCIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
PETER DAMSGAARDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KATHY THORNTON-BIASTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
700 N ART MUSEUM DR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-4007
In care of
% DONALD LAYDEN PRESIDENT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KIM SAJET, 700 N ART MUSEUM DRIVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Signed the 990
KIM SAJET, BAUMGARTNER DIRECTOR OF MAM
Phone
(414) 224-3200
990-N for 2016 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Marcelle Polednik, 700 North Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee WI 53202. Mailing address: 700 North Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee WI 53202.
Return prepared by
WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC

Mission

TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY ASSUMING IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS TO PLAZAS, PAVILIONS AND PARKING FACILITIES LOCATED IN O'DONNELL PARK (THE "PARK").TO OPERATE AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM, INC. (MAM) IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS PURPOSE OF WORKING IN COOPERATION WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND MAINTAIN COUNTY-OWNED BUILDINGS, CITY PROPERTY AND LAKEFRONT LANDS.TO SUPPORT MAM'S PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE LOCAL ARTISTIC CULTURAL IDENTITY OF THE GREATER MILWAUKEE AREA BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE PARKING TO PATRONS OF NEARBY CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING THE MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM, THE WAR MEMORIAL CENTER AND THE BETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM.TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY OF THE PARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY RENOVATING AND MAINTAINING THE PARK'S PARKING STRUCTURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.TO SUPPORT MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S LONG-TERM PLANS OF PROVIDING GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LAKE MICHIGAN LAKEFRONT.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT, MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC. (MCP) OPERATES, MAINTAINS AND ACTS AS LESSOR FOR THE PLAZAS, PAVILIONS AND PARKING FACILITIES LOCATED AT O'DONNELL PARK. MCP ENHANCES THE LOCAL ARTISTIC CULTURAL IDENTITY OF THE GREATER MILWAUKEE AREA BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE PARKING IN THE AREA, PROVIDES GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LAKE MICHIGAN LAKEFRONT AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY MAINTAINING THE PARK FOR THE PUBLIC'S USE AND ENJOYMENT, AND CONTINUES MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S PREVIOUSLY CONDUCTED ACTIVITIES OF PROVIDING PARKING FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND RENTAL SPACE TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $2,191,166 · revenue $2,208,301

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0803576
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
2016
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,316,371
Income (IRS master file)
$2,534,662

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$2,424,655$2,238,071$13,316,371XML
990August 2024$2,252,993$2,077,892$13,611,063XML
990August 2023$1,913,369$1,914,517$13,487,413XML
990August 2022$1,759,615$2,003,677$13,979,898IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Marcelle Polednik
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
August 31, 2017≤ $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 81-0803576).

Questions about MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC

What is the EIN of MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC is 81-0803576.
Is MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MUSEUM CENTER PARK 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 MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names KIM SAJET.
Who are the officers and directors of MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MUSEUM CENTER PARK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,424,655, expenses of $2,238,071 and total assets of $13,316,371 at year end.

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