Nonprofit · EIN 91-1669422
MUSEUM OF GLASS
Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,006,071 | $5,881,820 | $124,251 | $28,306,761 | $1,239,196 | $27,067,565 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,047,443 | $5,540,559 | -$493,116 | $27,119,223 | $942,365 | $26,176,858 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,439,385 | $5,065,959 | $373,426 | $26,747,813 | $868,856 | $25,878,957 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,139,914
- of which government grants
- $564,053
- Membership dues
- $130,160
- Program service revenue
- $1,614,978
- Investment income
- $585,083
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $288,594
- Net income from fundraising events
- $85,046
- Net income from gaming
- $5,000
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $556,137
- Other revenue
- $666,096
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $363,401
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,392,510
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,325,736
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,052
- Occupancy
- $382,741
- Travel
- $20,050
- Depreciation
- $611,767
- Program services (functional)
- $4,465,876
- Management and general (functional)
- $926,584
- Fundraising (functional)
- $489,360
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,119,223
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,306,761
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,239,196
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,067,565
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,987,402
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,157,886
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,811,002
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,256,563
- Gross unrelated business income
- $4,904
- Gross receipts
- $6,536,611
- Employees
- 95
- Volunteers
- 61
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Lenk | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $192,804 | $15,432 |
| Jeffrey Ganung | Finance Director Officer | 40 | $110,643 | $11,735 |
| Kenneth Farmer Jr | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Walt Riehl | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Anton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Gilman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rex Bates | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonah Bergman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Bradley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanna Carey Cleveland | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Carstensen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Collins | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clemencia Castro-Woolery | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Cox | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Drum | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Ewing | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carl Fisher | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Calvin Gasaway | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Kruzel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ali Kemp | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ian MacNeil | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marc Mangel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Mead | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Altaf Merchant | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Robertson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Russell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katelyn Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gail Weyerhaeuser | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Leilee Weyerhauser | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH LENK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $179,064 | $21,340 |
| JEFFREY GANUNG | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $97,008 | $13,921 |
| KENNETH FARMER JR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WALT RIEHL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY ANTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD GILMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REX BATES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JONAH BERGMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA CAREY CLEVELAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CARSTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DRUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ EWING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL FISHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALVIN GASAWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET KRUZEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN MACNEIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC MANGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN MEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALTAF MERCHANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL WEYERHAEUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEILEE WEYERHAUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH LENK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $162,185 | $15,470 |
| JEFFREY GANUNG | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $90,033 | $12,939 |
| WALT RIEHL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD GILMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET KRUZEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH FARMER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL T WEYERHAEUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEILEE WEYERHAEUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY ANTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD E PANNEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORRIS ALDRIDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN MACNEIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BERNSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DRUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REX BATES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JANETH PANNEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA CAREY CLEVELAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CARSTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN MEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL FISHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALTAF MERCHANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1801 DOCK ST, TACOMA, WA 98402-3217
- In care of
- % NA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Deborah Lenk, 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
- Signed the 990
- Jeffrey E Ganung, Finance Director
- Phone
- (253) 284-4750
- Website
- www,museumofglass.org
- Return prepared by
- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Mission
A signature glassmaking venue shaping the future of glass. Our Mission is to ignite creativity, fuel discovery and enrich lives through glass and glassmaking.
Program accomplishments
- See Schedule O.Expenses $1,501,072 · revenue $549,520
- See Schedule O.Expenses $1,875,426 · revenue $686,566
- Museum Store - The Museum Store is designed to reflect and enhance the experience of the collection. The Store presents glass art from local, national, and international artists, including both emerging and established makers. During the fiscal year, the Store provided artists with greater public exposure and a means of supporting themselves through the sale of their art.Expenses $276,755 · revenue $551,233
- After Hours Programs - After Hours Programs provide the Museum experience to individuals through special after-hours events, both public and private. These programs offer a different kind of Museum experience, exposing constituencies that may not normally visit to glass art and glassmaking. During the fiscal year, these events successfully engaged new audiences and expanded access to the Museum's exhibitions and Hot Shop demonstrations.Other program expenses include costs related to marketing, security, and admissions.Expenses $812,623 · revenue $398,805
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1669422
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A510)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,306,761
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,536,611
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,006,071 | $5,881,820 | $28,306,761 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,047,443 | $5,540,559 | $27,119,223 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,439,385 | $5,065,959 | $26,747,813 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,454,780 | $4,662,011 | $26,133,595 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-1669422).
Questions about MUSEUM OF GLASS
- What is the EIN of MUSEUM OF GLASS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSEUM OF GLASS is 91-1669422.
- Is MUSEUM OF GLASS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to MUSEUM OF GLASS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUSEUM OF GLASS 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 OF GLASS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MUSEUM OF GLASS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MUSEUM OF GLASS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Deborah Lenk.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUSEUM OF GLASS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,804 (Deborah Lenk, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MUSEUM OF GLASS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,006,071, expenses of $5,881,820 and total assets of $28,306,761 at year end.
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