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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7407695

ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ARLINGTON, TX 76011

Financials

$1M$1.2M2023$3.5M$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$3,480,588$2,725,845$754,743$2,038,442$1,048,126$990,316
December 31, 2023990$1,028,199$1,172,263-$144,064$1,025,087$790,451$234,636
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,204,233
of which government grants
$269,000
Membership dues
$37,641
Program service revenue
$404,629
Investment income
$1,862,441
Royalties
$516
Net rental income
-$3,032
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,862,406
Net income from sales of inventory
$11,801
Other revenue
$9,285

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$91,795
Other salaries and wages
$441,436
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$573,959
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,000
Occupancy
$233,059
Travel
$495
Depreciation
$56,572
Program services (functional)
$2,419,860
Management and general (functional)
$253,315
Fundraising (functional)
$52,670

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,025,087
Total assets, end of year
$2,038,442
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,048,126
Net assets, end of year
$990,316
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,997,870
Net assets without donor restrictions
$990,316
Gross receipts
$5,067,952
Employees
30
Volunteers
27
Year formed
1974
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chris HightowerPresident and CEO
Key employee
40$0
Marnese ElderChair
Officer
1$0
Serena KundysekChair Elect
Officer
1$0
Francine SpeerSecretary
Officer
1$0
Jon CowleyTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Robyn BarrerePast Chair
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chris HightowerPresident and CEO
Key employee
40$66,141
Robyn BarrereChair
Officer
1$0
Marnese ElderChair Elect
Officer
1$0
Francine SpeerSecretary
Officer
1$0
Jon CowleyTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Jay WarrenPast Chair
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1200 BALLPARK WAY, ARLINGTON, TX 76011-5110
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Christopher Hightower, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011
Signed the 990
Christopher Hightower, President/CEO
Phone
(817) 275-4600
Return prepared by
Willa Jo Mills CPA

Mission

The Arlington Museum of Art is dedicated to championing creativity and providing access to art for the cultural enrichment and economic development of our community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Arlington Museum of Art presents exhibits throughout the year that generate interest and bring in visitors from all over the world. Exhibits include work on loan from collections, traveling exhibits and curated shows by the AMA staff.
    Expenses $2,329,308 · grants $250,000 · revenue $303,077
  • The Arlington Museum of Art creates a variety of art educational opportunities for all ages. Childrens opportunities include long- standing collaborations with the AISD such as Youth Art Month and Summer Art Camp. Emerging artists may participate in art workshops or our artist-in-residence programs. And, lifelong learning opportunities include a variety of experiences such as exhibition-specific lecture series, studio art classes, and other programming and events.
    Expenses $35,674 · grants $94,685 · revenue $102,772

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
23-7407695
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,038,442
Income (IRS master file)
$5,067,952

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
January 15, 2018
Posted by the IRS
April 9, 2018
Reinstated
Effective January 15, 2018

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,480,588$2,725,845$2,038,442XML
990December 2023$1,028,199$1,172,263$1,025,087XML
990August 2022$537,919$736,541$1,095,074IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 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 23-7407695).

Questions about ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC

What is the EIN of ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC is 23-7407695.
Is ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on January 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2018.
Are donations to ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARLINGTON 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 ARLINGTON 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 ARLINGTON 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 ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Christopher Hightower.
Who are the officers and directors of ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,480,588, expenses of $2,725,845 and total assets of $2,038,442 at year end.

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