Program areas at Witte Museum
In this period, approximately 302,560 people visited the Museum for exhibitions, programs and special events. This number is more than pandemic visitation but less than normal for the Witte.
The Witte Museum store offers a variety of books, educational toys and limited-time-only special products related to the exhibits and public programming. These items provide take-away experiences that reinforce the transformative experiences in nature, science and culture of the Museum.
The Witte Museum held 853 public programs in this period, including programs in Texas history, archaeology, environmental ecology, dinosaurs, health and wellness and stem subjects. Approximately 31,379 people attended student, family, and adult programs, gallery theater and demonstrations, educator workshops, programs, and live remote learning.
Who funds Witte Museum
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Witte Museum
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Marise McDermott | President and Chief Executive Officer | $270,496 | 2023-11-15 |
| Brady Haynes | Chief of Operations | $107,007 | 2022-12-31 |
| Michele Anzlovar | Chief Financial Officer | $54,667 | 2022-12-31 |
| Beatrice Quintanilla-Abercrombie | Chief Administrative Officer | $137,358 | 2022-12-31 |
| Heather Russo | Chief of Advancement / Vice President of Development | $109,995 | 2021-12-31 |
| ...and 20 more key personnel |
Financials for Witte Museum
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $9,531,707 | $7,984,062 | 19.4% |
| Program services | $1,810,682 | $1,557,396 | 16.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $136,291 | $96,818 | 40.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $1,688,273 | $773,390 | 118.3% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-331,507 | $131,512 | -352.1% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $397,219 | $334,785 | 18.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $321,241 | $234,722 | 36.9% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $83,623 | $160,390 | -47.9% |
| Total revenues | $13,637,529 | $11,273,075 | 21% |
Organizations like Witte Museum
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Bishop Museum of Science and Nature | 501(c)(3) | Bradenton, FL | $4,152,884 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | 501(c)(3) | Santa Barbara, CA | $8,951,310 |
| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM) | 501(c)(3) | Tucson, AZ | $28,343,419 |
| Virginia Living Museum | 501(c)(3) | Newport News, VA | $4,544,975 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $10,675,098 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $34,020,074 |
| Bishop Museum | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $16,159,140 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $46,224,188 |
| The Children's Museum of Houston | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $14,587,002 |
| Buffalo Akg Arts Museum | 501(c)(3) | Buffalo, NY | $64,481,892 |
Data update history
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
December 29, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 3801 Broadway
- San Antonio, TX 78209
- Metro area
- San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- County
- Bexar County, TX
- Website URL
- wittemuseum.org/Â
- Phone
- (210) 357-1900
- Facebook page
- WitteMuseumÂ
- Twitter profile
- @wittemuseumÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 74-1400537
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1926
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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