EIN 30-0341029

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum (NCWHM)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
140
Year formed
1955
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is one of the most unique museums in the world, dedicated to the history and art of the American West. A variety of galleries and exhibits represent an unparalleled range of western art and memorabilia. Special exhibits feature outstanding western individuals from rodeo stars to Hollywood actors. The museum regularly attracts a national audience through events such as the Western Heritage Awards and Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale, as well as special events like the Chuck Wagon Gathering and National Children's Cowboy Festival.
Total revenues
$11,673,346
2022
Total expenses
$12,394,616
2022
Total assets
$106,601,278
2022
Num. employees
140
2022

Program areas at NCWHM

Special events are held on site throughout the year to educate the public in the ways of the american west, encourage artists to preserve and interpret the Western Heritage through their artwork and to recognize excellence in literature, television, and other media for the presentation of the american west.
Challenging educational programs are provided and integrated with exhibitions, technology and research to promote the Museum's missions of preserving and interpreting the west. The educational programs also strengthen the artistic value of the museums's collection to the public and expose the public to various cultures and artistic traditions of the west.
Exhibits are showcased throughout the Museum to encourage curiosity and educate the public about the history and values of the american west.
Other programs

Who funds National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum (NCWHM)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationSam Noble Special Events Center$1,500,000
Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson FoundationEducation$225,000
E L and Thelma Gaylord FoundationGeneral Purpose$215,000
...and 45 more grants received totalling $2,909,699

Personnel at NCWHM

NameTitleCompensation
Jj TreadwellChief Financial Officer$8,402
Jeff EwingChief Development Officer$227,274
Michael MyersFormer Chief Financial Officer / Chief Financial Officer / Chief Financial Offier$109,917
Natalie ShirleyFormer President$289,232
Patrick FitzgeraldPresident$50,168
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for NCWHM

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,666,303
Program services$2,782,801
Investment income and dividends$822,335
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$4,829
Net rental income$658,872
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-364,437
Net income from fundraising events$-27,399
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$676,780
Miscellaneous revenues$453,262
Total revenues$11,673,346

Form 990s for NCWHM

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-30990View PDF
2021-122022-08-16990View PDF
2020-122021-08-03990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122019-11-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $1,500,000 from The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $62,000 from Bowen Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 39 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1700 Ne 63rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Metro area
Oklahoma City, OK
County
Oklahoma County, OK
Website URL
nationalcowboymuseum.org/ 
Phone
(405) 478-2250
Facebook page
ncwhm 
Twitter profile
@ncwhm 
IRS details
EIN
30-0341029
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1955
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
Independent
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