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EIN 31-1642445

American Sign Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
City
Cincinnati
State
Ohio
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
Description
American Sign Museum preserves and celebrates the history of American signage through preservation, education, and creative collaborations in Cincinnati, OH.
Total revenues
$1,726,433
2023
Total expenses
$1,076,149
2023
Total assets
$7,683,860
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at American Sign Museum

Collect, research and display historical signs, products and equipment utilized in the design and manufacture of signs, and biographical information on individuals in the industry.

Who funds American Sign Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Greater Cincinnati FoundationProgramatic Support$11,350
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$8,850
The Ahrens Family FoundationGeneral Support$5,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at American Sign Museum

NameTitleCompensation
David DupeeExecutive Director
Cynthia KearnsPast Executive Director$102,740
Mike MattinglyVice - Chair$0
Justin BrownSecretary$0
Mike StegmanChair$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for American Sign Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$865,072
Program services$622,337
Investment income and dividends$44,993
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$132,277
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$60,200
Miscellaneous revenues$1,554
Total revenues$1,726,433

Form 990s for American Sign Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-24990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-10-06990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Family Found
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Emnorhos
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1330 Monmouth Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45225
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Hamilton County, OH
Website URL
americansignmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(513) 701-2181
IRS details
EIN
31-1642445
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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