EIN 39-1723105

Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
192
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Milwaukee Public Museum, one of the largest in the United States, is a museum of human and natural history providing a dynamic and stimulating environment for learning, with something to excite and challenge visitors with a diversity of interests.
Total revenues
$13,067,827
2023
Total expenses
$13,439,898
2023
Total assets
$16,555,973
2023
Num. employees
192
2023

Program areas at MPM

The Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc. Operates a natural history Museum, which focuses on exhibits, Public programming, and research in the natural sciences, anthropology and history. The Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc. uniquely and directly addresses the themes of biological and cultural diversity and their interrelationships. The Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc. preserves and cares for its collections held in Public trust. Through research and collections, the Milwaukee Public Museum Inc. seeks knowledge and understanding of global change and diversity from geological, biological, cultural, and historical perspectives. Through its renowned exhibits, its programs and its publications, the Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc. Interprets these themes to diverse audiences.

Grants made by MPM

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Historic Haymarket MilwaukeeGeneral Operations$650,000

Who funds Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)Sustaining Support$339,945
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha CountyDonor Designations$124,717
Four-Four FoundationGeneral Exempt Purpose$110,000
...and 82 more grants received totalling $1,615,557

Personnel at MPM

NameTitleCompensation
Ellen CenskyPresident and Chief Executive Officer$223,831
Thomas M O'BrienChief Financial Officer$0
Lue HangSenior Vice President of Finance and Operations / Vice President of Finance and Administration
Lue Hang HiredSenior Vice President of Finance and Operations$39,300
Tom O'BrienVice President of Finance and Administration
...and 30 more key personnel

Financials for MPM

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,217,117
Program services$4,273,162
Investment income and dividends$66,845
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-5,612
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,679
Net income from fundraising events$251,340
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$141,861
Miscellaneous revenues$124,793
Total revenues$13,067,827

Form 990s for MPM

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-04-05990View PDF
2022-082023-02-15990View PDF
2021-082022-04-20990View PDF
2020-082021-04-14990View PDF
2019-082020-10-13990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $51,000 from Peck Foundation Milwaukee
April 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 22 new grant, including a grant for $339,945 from Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Karen J Glanert Charitable Trust
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 63 new grant, including a grant for $272,892 from Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
800 W Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
mpm.edu/ 
Phone
(414) 278-2702
Facebook page
milwaukee-public-museum 
Twitter profile
@mkepublicmuseum 
IRS details
EIN
39-1723105
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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