EIN 84-0576359

Museum of Boulder

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Museum of Boulder showcases diverse community stories, preserves them for the future and inspires all of us to effect positive change through its mission "History Happens Here". It maintains a Museum that houses over 44,000 historical artifacts, including photographs from Boulder's history of 150 years. As a community hub open to the public, it provides four revolving exhibits.
Also known as...
Boulder Historical Society; Boulder History Museum; Boulder History Museum
Total revenues
$827,962
2023
Total expenses
$1,840,785
2023
Total assets
$16,867,729
2023
Num. employees
18
2023

Program areas at Museum of Boulder

The organization maintains a Museum that includes a collection of over 44,000 Historical artifacts, including photographs from Boulder's history of 150 years. The Museum serves as a community hub, open to the public, providing four revolving exhibits, one nationally recognized gallery, educational and hands-on immersive experiences, programming and events. The Museum serves as an inclusive community resource, offering regular artist showcases, lectures, tours, workshops, classes, a newsletter for members and a gift shop. Admission, membership (including reciprocal museums) and sponsorship fees are charged by the organization.

Who funds Museum of Boulder

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Boulder Historical Society Trust XXX-XX-XXXXProgram Support$307,703
Colorado Gives FoundationGeneral Purpose$56,045
Boulder Convention and Visitors BureauSponsorhip of the Boulder Museum$37,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Museum of Boulder

NameTitleCompensation
Christopher TaylorExecutive Director
Lori PrestonPast Executive Director$131,145
Kathleen SpearChair$0

Financials for Museum of Boulder

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$435,864
Program services$138,848
Investment income and dividends$165,945
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$74,608
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$8,963
Miscellaneous revenues$3,734
Total revenues$827,962

Form 990s for Museum of Boulder

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-05990View PDF
2022-122023-08-28990View PDF
2021-122022-05-05990View PDF
2020-122021-06-24990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $14,500 from Community Foundation Boulder County
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
October 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Wright Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2205 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
museumofboulder.org/ 
Phone
(303) 449-3464
IRS details
EIN
84-0576359
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
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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