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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1080155

GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART

Also known as MCKENNA MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119

Financials

$165K$179K2023$1.9M$338K2024$292K$290K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$292,134$289,571$2,563$6,204,252$371$6,203,881
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$1,940,598$338,278$1,602,320$6,201,583$526$6,201,057
December 31, 2023990$164,683$179,397-$14,714$4,601,744$2,626$4,599,118
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$292,134
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$66,950
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$72,099
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$34,826
Accounting fees
$4,650
Occupancy
$60,600
Depreciation
$6,750
Program services (functional)
$246,135
Management and general (functional)
$43,436

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,201,583
Total assets, end of year
$6,204,252
Total liabilities, end of year
$371
Net assets, end of year
$6,203,881
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,928,150
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,203,881
Gross receipts
$292,134
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
LA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Andrea StrickerOffice Manager
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$66,950
Dwight MckennaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Beverly MckennaVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Leah M ColemanAt-Large Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Chris WhiteTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Mark Stanton MckennaAt-Large Board Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheralyn GillardSecretary
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Andrea StrickerOffice Manager
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$66,950
Dwight MckennaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Beverly MckennaVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Leah M ColemanAt-Large Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Chris WhiteTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Mark Stanton MckennaAt-Large Board Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheralyn GillardSecretary
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Andrea StrickerOffice Manager
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$66,950
Dwight MckennaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Beverly MckennaTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Leah MckennaTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Chris WhiteTreasurer
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2336 ESPLANADE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119-2502
In care of
% DWIGHT MCKENNA
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Dwight Mckenna, 4433 TCHOUPITOULAS ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Signed the 990
Chris White, Treasurer
Phone
(504) 323-5074

Mission

To provide an educational experience from collections of various African American Artwork.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BROAD COMMUNITY CONNECTION-Community Tours and meeting space
    Expenses $5,000
  • THE BLACK SCHOOL- Reception Tours Tours
    Expenses $7,000
  • AFRICAN DIASPORA CONSORTIUM-Reception Tours
    Expenses $5,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1080155
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,204,252
Income (IRS master file)
$292,134

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$292,134$289,571$6,204,252XML
990December 2024$1,940,598$338,278$6,201,583XML
990December 2023$164,683$179,397$4,601,744XML
990December 2022$107,232$166,288$4,584,863IRS
990December 2021$126,081$165,610$4,590,168IRS

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 20-1080155).

Questions about GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART

What is the EIN of GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART is 20-1080155.
Is GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN 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 GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dwight Mckenna.
Who are the officers and directors of GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,950 (Andrea Stricker, Office Manager).
How much revenue does GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $292,134, expenses of $289,571 and total assets of $6,204,252 at year end.

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