EIN 42-1415305

African American Museum of Iowa

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
State
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
African American Museum of Iowa preserves, exhibits, and teaches the African American heritage of Iowa through a museum that produces exhibits, on-site programs, off-site programs, virtual programs, and houses a collection. The facility features two exhibit galleries, including the permanent exhibit "endless possibilities," showcasing the contributions of African Americans in Iowa.
Also known as...
African-American Heritage Foundation
Total revenues
$1,630,745
2022
Total expenses
$580,269
2022
Total assets
$3,089,178
2022
Num. employees
14
2022

Program areas at African American Museum of Iowa

To accomplish the mission, the organization runs a Museum that produces exhibits, on-site programs, off-site programs, virtual programs, and houses a collection. Exhibits: the Museum's facility features two exhibit galleries. The permanent exhibit, "endless possibilities", explores over 200 years of Iowa's African American history. The gale sayers changing exhibit gallery hosts a new exhibit each year on a different theme. Several traveling exhibits are also made available to organizations, businesses, libraries, and other museums for a small fee. Over 3,700 people visited the Museum's on-site exhibits in 2022 despite operating on a reduced schedule for the majority of the year and being closed for three months in preparation of a major renovation project. This includes walk-in visitors and visitors on guided group tours or field trips. The traveling exhibits and trunks visited 22 different communities, with an estimated viewership of over 29,864 people. The Museum conducts numerous programs for youth and adults, both on-site at the Museum and off-site at locations around the state. This includes hands-on workshops, lectures, and performances. Over 3,432 visitors attended a program in 2022. The Museum maintains a collection of approximately 10,000 objects including 100 linear feet of archival material, and dozens of oral histories. In addition to preserving these items for future generations, they are utilized in exhibits and programs. The Museum also has a non-circulating research library available to on-site visitors during regular open hours. Most of the collection database and a selection of oral histories are available on the Museum's website. In fall 2022, the Museum closed to the public for a major renovation project that will transform the buildings interior and exterior. During the renovation, the Museum is maintaining its mission fulfillment through off-site programs and exhibits.

Who funds African American Museum of Iowa

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hall-Perrine FoundationCapital Renovation$250,000
Roy J Carver Charitable TrustBuilding Renovation$200,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF)General Support, Annual Designated Distribution, Not Just February - Aami General Support Support, Black History Is Iowa's History - Aami Programming, Voices Inspiring Progress$77,509
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at African American Museum of Iowa

NameTitleCompensation
Lanisha CassellExecutive Director$68,994
Maurice E DavisTreasurer / Director$0
Brianna KimDeputy Director$57,800
Jamarco ClarkVice President / Secretary / Director$0
Nancy HumblesPresident / Director$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for African American Museum of Iowa

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,611,150
Program services$20,571
Investment income and dividends$249
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,876
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,993
Net income from fundraising events$-4,719
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,454
Miscellaneous revenues$157
Total revenues$1,630,745

Form 990s for African American Museum of Iowa

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-10-24990View PDF
2020-122021-11-01990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
2018-122019-10-28990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Roy J Carver Charitable Trust
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $77,509 from Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAfrican Americans
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
55 12th Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Metro area
Cedar Rapids, IA
County
Linn County, IA
Website URL
blackiowa.org/ 
Phone
(319) 862-2101
IRS details
EIN
42-1415305
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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