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EIN 36-3277311

Museum of Broadcast Communications

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
Museum of Broadcast Communications collects, preserves and presents historic and contemporary radio and television content. It educates, informs and entertains the public through its archives, public programs, screenings, exhibits, publications and online access to its resources. The organization hosts educational public programs related to their mission. Additionally, it maintains a museum of broadcast media that is open to the public.
Total revenues
$-4,203,510
2023
Total expenses
$769,220
2023
Total assets
$1,233,956
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Museum of Broadcast Communications

Museum - To maintain a museum of broadcast media open to the public
Educational public programs - to host public programs related to the organizations mission

Who funds Museum of Broadcast Communications

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dorothy Fielder Brown Irrevocable TrustUnrestricteg Gift$44,846
Wasserman FoundationInductee Ceremony$11,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$10

Personnel at Museum of Broadcast Communications

NameTitleCompensation
Aileen bishopDeputy Director
Jim CarltonExecutive Director$100,000
Susy SchultzPast Executive Director$89,577
Carol SummerfieldVice President and Secretary$0
Dennis GreenVice President$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Museum of Broadcast Communications

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$489,423
Program services$14,061
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-4,457,710
Net income from fundraising events$-251,415
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,161
Miscellaneous revenues$970
Total revenues$-4,203,510

Form 990s for Museum of Broadcast Communications

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-24990View PDF
2022-122023-09-13990View PDF
2021-122022-05-11990View PDF
2020-122021-05-25990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $44,846 from Dorothy Fielder Brown Irrevocable Trust
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,000 from Wasserman Foundation
October 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 805680
Chicago, IL 60680
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
museum.tv/ 
Phone
(312) 245-8200
IRS details
EIN
36-3277311
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
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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