NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1 COLLINS DIBOLL CIR, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124-4603

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

SUSAN M TAYLOR, 1 COLLINS DIBOLL CIR, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124

Signed the 990

SUSAN M TAYLOR, MONTINE MCDANIEL FREEMAN DIRECTOR

Phone

(504) 658-4101

Website

WWW.NOMA.ORG

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Mission

THE MISSION OF THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART IS TO INSPIRE THE LOVE OF ART; TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT AND PRESENT EXCELLENCE IN THE VISUAL ARTS; TO EDUCATE, CHALLENGE AND ENGAGE A DIVERSE PUBLIC.

Program accomplishments

• COLLECTION DEPARTMENT SERVICES & ACQUISITIONS:THE HEART OF NOMA IS ITS FINE ART COLLECTION. THE MUSEUM EMPLOYS A PROFESSIONAL CURATORIAL STAFF WHOSE FUNCTION IS TO CARE FOR ITS COLLECTIONS; CARRY OUT RESEARCH ON THE OBJECTS IN THE COLLECTION; ORGANIZE SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS ON PARTICULAR SUBJECTS OR THEMES TO PRESENT NUMEROUS AND DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO ENGAGE WITH WORKS OF ART; WRITE SCHOLARLY INTERPRETATIVE ARTICLES, CATALOGUES AND BOOKS ON ART SUBJECTS; RECOMMEND AND OVERSEE NEEDED RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION TREATMENT ON OBJECTS IN THE COLLECTION; CULTIVATE AND ADVISE PRIVATE ART COLLECTORS AND ENCOURAGE DONATIONS; SEEK OUT AND RECOMMEND OBJECTS FOR ACQUISITION OR DEACCESSION BY THE MUSEUM.THE MUSEUM HAS DEVELOPED AN ACCESSION POLICY FOR ACQUIRING WORKS OF ART EITHER THROUGH PURCHASE OR BY GIFT WITH A GOAL OF CONTINUING TO AUGMENT ITS HOLDINGS IN THE AREAS OF ITS STRENGTHS RATHER THAN INAUGURATING NEW AREAS.THE MUSEUM HAS FOCUSED ITS COLLECTING ACTIVITIES IN SEVERAL SPECIALIZED AREAS; BY FOCUSING ON CONTINUING TO UPGRADE IN THESE SELECTED AREAS, THE MUSEUM HAS BEEN ABLE TO ASSEMBLE AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF BOTH QUALITY AND DEPTH.WHILE ART PURCHASES ARE ESSENTIALLY LIMITED TO THE DESIGNATED AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION, THE BOARD AND STAFF ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO CONSIDER NEW AREAS OF COLLECTING AS OPPORTUNITIES ARISE, PARTICULARLY THROUGH DONATIONS. THE OVERRIDING CRITERION FOR PURCHASE OR ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS IS THE QUALITY OF INDIVIDUAL WORKS OF ART.THE EIGHT AREAS OF COLLECTION SPECIALIZATION ARE: EUROPEAN ART FROM THE 16TH THROUGH 21ST CENTURIES (PARTICULARLY THE WORKS OF THE FRENCH SCHOOL); THE ARTS OF THE AMERICAS (PRE-COLUMBIAN, LATIN AMERICAN, AND AMERICAN PAINTING AND SCULPTURE); AFRICAN AND OCEANIC ART; ASIAN ART (PARTICULARLY CHINESE AND JAPANESE OF THE EDO PERIOD 1615-1867); PHOTOGRAPHY; DECORATIVE ARTS; GRAPHICS AND SCULPTURE.THE DIRECTOR OF THE MUSEUM, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CURATORIAL STAFF, RECOMMENDS ALL PURCHASES AND GIFTS TO THE ACCESSIONS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL. THE FULL BOARD THEN APPROVES THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ACCESSIONS COMMITTEE.
  Expenses $5,086,068 · revenue $1,224,944
• EXHIBITION SERVICES:THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBITION PROGRAM IS TWO-FOLD: INSTALLATION OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTION AND PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS. SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION ARE INSTALLED BY THE CURATORIAL STAFF IN THE GALLERIES IN AN ARRANGEMENT WHICH WILL PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO ENGAGE WITH THE WORKS OF ART. A MEANINGFUL PROGRESSION OF PERIODS AND CULTURES WILL AID THE MUSEUM VISITOR IN HIS/HER APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTWORKS. WHEN AVAILABLE, WORKS ON LOAN FROM OTHER SOURCES CAN EFFECTIVELY AUGMENT THE INSTALLATIONS AND FILL IN GAPS IN THE COLLECTION.TO COMPLEMENT THE PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATIONS, THE CURATORIAL STAFF DESIGNS A PROGRAM OF SPECIAL TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS OF VARIOUS SIZES PRESENTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE EXHIBITIONS ORIGINATED BY THE STAFF OR BROUGHT IN FROM OTHER NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL SOURCES OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS, THEMES, STYLISTIC MODES, CULTURES, AND ARTISTS.
  Expenses $1,138,070 · revenue $206,876
• EDUCATION AND LEARNING DIVISION:THE MUSEUM'S LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (L&E) OVERSEES BOTH ONSITE AND OFFSITE INFORMAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS AIMED AT PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING, WITH A FOCUS ON INITIATIVES LIKE MINI MASTERS, WHICH INCLUDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS AND CURRICULUM-BASED INITIATIVES FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS, AND ART THRIVES, DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND ABOVE. TRAINED VOLUNTEER DOCENTS ASSIST NOMA STAFF IN CONDUCTING GUIDED GROUP AND SCHOOL TOURS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS WELL AS TOURS OF THE MUSEUM AND THE BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN. THEY ALSO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WHICH ENCOMPASS LECTURES, SYMPOSIUMS, FILMS, CONCERTS, AND THEMED COMMUNITY FESTIVALS.THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PROVIDED SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 6,050 PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
  Expenses $981,709 · revenue $64,970
• Expenses $722,783 · grants $110,000 · revenue $255,839

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.

IRS record

EIN

72-6000331

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

1963

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A510)

Assets (IRS master file)

$105,806,358

Income (IRS master file)

$44,439,052

Filing history

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 72-6000331).

Questions about NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART

What is the EIN of NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART is 72-6000331.

Is NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.

Are donations to NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF 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 NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART 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 NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART 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 NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SUSAN M TAYLOR.

Who are the officers and directors of NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 47 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $509,414 (SUSAN M TAYLOR, THE MONTINE MCDANIEL FREEMAN DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,981,201, expenses of $13,087,681 and total assets of $105,806,358 at year end.

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