EIN 34-1520995

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
266
State
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizes and archives the history of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have had some major influence on the development of rock and roll.
Also known as...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Total revenues
$54,810,546
2023
Total expenses
$27,827,844
2023
Total assets
$198,830,930
2023
Num. employees
266
2023

Program areas at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

See schedule omuseum operations: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has established itself as The pre-eminent home for The celebration and study of Rock and Roll. It is a world-class Museum and library and archives that educates its visitors about The history of Rock and Roll, from its roots to The present, and about Rock and Roll's impact on our culture and society. It accomplishes all of this with seven floors of exhibits featuring thousands of historic artifacts, as well as numerous films and interactive exhibits. In addition to The permanent exhibits, The Rock Hall curates several new temporary exhibits each year which focus on individual artists, various genres of music or important anniversaries of historic events. In 2023, The temporary exhibits featured elvis presley refreshed, rom school days to blueberry hill: chuck berry in st. louis, wanda jackson, sun records, soak up The sun: The music of sheryl crow, 2023 new inductees, The beatles: get back to let it be, hotter than july, iconic: baron wolman images of an era, it's been said all along: voices of rage, hope and empowerment, 2022 new inductees, and in memoriam. The Rock Hall also curates an inventory of traveling exhibits that are featured at other museums and visitor attractions. Further, The library & archives, for which The Rock Hall has been collecting artifacts since it opened in 1995, helps The Rock Hall fulfill its mission by making one-of-a-kind audio and video recordings, promotional materials, personal papers and business records of popular music's most influential figures accessible to The public for The first time. The library and archives also enhances The Museum's education programs at The university level.
See schedule oholla if ya hear me: hip hop at 50: hip hop is an immersive, thriving cultural force and The most influential musical development of The last 50 years. Hip hop at 50: holla if ya hear me takes a journey through The essential breakthrough events and historical moments; through The music's sound, words, and powerful messages; and illustrates music's ability to connect us in times of strife and celebration. This exhibit celebrates The life, music, and cultural impact of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's hip hop inductees and expands beyond their influence to look at The key artists, styles, and moments from hip hop history.
See schedule oeducation & public programs: The Rock and Roll Hall of fames's education and visitor engagement division produces scores of activities and events each year that reinforce The Rock Hall's commitment to The study and interpretation of Rock and Roll music and its roots. The content of these programs highlights not only The work of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, but also a broad spectrum of popular music ranging from The blues, country, and gospel of The early 1900s to The classic Rock of The 1960s to The hip hop and pop sounds of today. These programs are presented in a variety of formats including student group programs, interviews, public concerts, lectures, film screenings, master classes, and conferences at venues both on- and off-site. Further, The Rock Hall hosted community festivals celebrating The intersection of music, culture, and society.

Who funds Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kelvin and Eleanor Smith FoundationRock Hall Expansion Project$1,250,000
Washkewicz Family FoundationEngage, Teach and Inspire Thru Music$1,032,500
The Cleveland Foundation$10,000 Museum 2.0 Campaign and $12,500 Annual Support Trustee Contribution$872,500
...and 53 more grants received totalling $5,459,851

Personnel at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

NameTitleCompensation
Greg HarrisPresident and Chief Executive Officer$852,082
Sean O'MalleyVice President - Finance
Dawn WaytVice President - Sales and Marketing$281,163
Tim ParninVice President - Digital Technology$286,474
Kaye RidolfiVice President - Development$238,011
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$32,642,184
Program services$13,530,018
Investment income and dividends$2,662,929
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$141,657
Net rental income$1,417,012
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-517,169
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$4,351,434
Miscellaneous revenues$582,481
Total revenues$54,810,546

Form 990s for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-04990View PDF
2022-122023-08-16990View PDF
2021-122022-08-23990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122020-12-03990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from American Electric Power Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 24 new grant, including a grant for $1,250,000 from Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Jones Day Foundation
October 11, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44114
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Cuyahoga County, OH
Website URL
rockhall.com/ 
Phone
(216) 781-7625
Facebook page
rockandrollhalloffame 
Twitter profile
@rockhall 
IRS details
EIN
34-1520995
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
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
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
105328
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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