EIN 62-1867910

The National Museum of African American Music

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
71
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The National Museum of African American Music educates the world, preserves the legacy, and celebrates the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack. In addition to that, it has a Black Music Business Certification program dedicated to black music culture and business. This program provides an exploratory approach to all facets of the music business, careers within the industry, and access to courses that delve into it. It is located in Nashville, TN.
Also known as...
African American History Foundation of Nashville; African American H F of Nashville
Total revenues
$10,856,936
2023
Total expenses
$10,117,427
2023
Total assets
$37,653,620
2023
Num. employees
71
2023

Program areas at The National Museum of African American Music

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Who funds The National Museum of African American Music

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Moore ImpactTo Support General Operating Support for the Emergency Assistance Fund$800,000
Nashville Convention and Visitors BureauTo Participate in A Capital Campaign To Reduce Construction Debt.$250,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation1 Grant(s) for Varying Purposes$250,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at The National Museum of African American Music

NameTitleCompensation
C Dion BrownChief Executive Officer and President$255,000
Henry HicksChief Executive Officer and President / President and Chief Executive Officer$310,000
Bill JeffriesChief Operating Officer
Daniel HilterbrandVice President , Operations$124,249
James MunchVice President of Finance$157,000
...and 27 more key personnel

Financials for The National Museum of African American Music

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,601,513
Program services$3,001,185
Investment income and dividends$627
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-3,850
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$401,306
Miscellaneous revenues$856,155
Total revenues$10,856,936

Form 990s for The National Museum of African American Music

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-01990View PDF
2021-062022-06-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062020-11-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $800,000 from Moore Impact
January 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAfrican Americans
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
510 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
County
Davidson County, TN
Website URL
nmaam.org/ 
Phone
(615) 301-8724
IRS details
EIN
62-1867910
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
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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