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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7160423

COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC

Tax-exempt · EL DORADO, KS 67042

Financials

$2M$288K2023$264K$398K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$263,982$397,802-$133,820$7,613,008$26,521$7,586,487
December 31, 2023990$1,962,116$288,075$1,674,041$7,758,871$38,564$7,720,307
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$72,161
Membership dues
$5,945
Program service revenue
$21,268
Investment income
$172,536
Net gain from sales of assets
$76,577
Net income from fundraising events
-$1,983
Other revenue
-$1,983

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$66,250
Other salaries and wages
$68,773
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$147,215
Professional fundraising fees
$66,000
Accounting fees
$6,622
Occupancy
$53,364
Travel
$947
Depreciation
$36,903
Program services (functional)
$201,117
Management and general (functional)
$72,335
Fundraising (functional)
$124,350

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,758,871
Total assets, end of year
$7,613,008
Total liabilities, end of year
$26,521
Net assets, end of year
$7,586,487
Land, buildings and equipment
$557,388
Publicly traded securities
$3,320,985
Gross receipts
$680,823
Employees
3
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1971
State of legal domicile
KS

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THEA HOWARDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$66,250
ROBIN GONZALEZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LORI GIOSOVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TABITHA SHARPTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEBI LAFORGESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THEA HOWARDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$63,500
LAUREN DAVISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSH ANDREWSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE WORRELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBIN GONZALEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JILLIAN MARSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
110 N MAIN ST, EL DORADO, KS 67042-2016
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
THEA HOWARD, PO BOX 1, EL DORADO, KS 670420001
Signed the 990
THEA HOWARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(316) 321-1212
Return prepared by
ADAMSBROWN LLC

Mission

TO SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE ART, ARTISTS, AND ART EDUCATION IN THE EL DORADO COMMUNITY, THROUGHOUT THE REGION, AND AMONG ITS VISITORS (CONTINUED ON SCH. O).THE MUSEUM ASPIRES TO PROVIDE A STIMULATING AND INSPIRING CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. IT IS DEDICATED TO AFFORDING A UNIQUE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN EVERY ASPECT OF ITS COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, INTERPRETATION, AND PRESENTATION. THE MUSEUM AIMS TO SERVE ITS DIVERSE PUBLIC AS A DYNAMIC, INNOVATIVE, AND WELCOMING CULTURAL ARTS CENTER OF LEARNING FOR ALL AGES, HEIGHTENING PUBLIC DISCOVERY, UNDERSTANDING, AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS WORLD. IT IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PROMOTION OF A GREATER UNDERSTANDING, EDUCATION, AND APPRECIATION OF ALL FORMS OF ART, AND IN PARTICULAR PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES WITH THE COMMUNITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING, DISPLAYING, AND TEACHING ART. THE MUSEUM'S 2,000+ PIECES OF ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD ARE DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION TO FULFILL THE MISSION OF SUPPORTING ART AND ART EDUCATION. ON TOP OF ROTATING OUT PARTS OF THE COLLECTIONS TO PUT ON DISPLAY, THE MUSEUM ACTIVELY RECEIVES TEMPORARY EXHIBITS IN ORDER TO WIDEN THE DIVERSITY OF ART DISPLAYED, AS WELL AS TO GIVE NEW AND WIDER AUDIENCES TO THE ARTISTS. ART PIECES ARE ALSO LOANED OUT TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS AND MUSEUMS. FREE AND PAID ART CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO ADULTS, YOUTHS, AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $201,117 · revenue $21,268

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7160423
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,613,008
Income (IRS master file)
$680,823

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$263,982$397,802$7,613,008XML
990December 2023$1,962,116$288,075$7,758,871XML
990-PFDecember 2021–––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 23-7160423).

Questions about COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC

What is the EIN of COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC is 23-7160423.
Is COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART 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 COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART 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 COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART 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 COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names THEA HOWARD.
Who are the officers and directors of COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,250 (THEA HOWARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does COUTTS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ART INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $263,982, expenses of $397,802 and total assets of $7,613,008 at year end.

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