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EIN 46-2821976

Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Minneapolis
State
Minnesota
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
Description
The Somali Museums mission is to use this collection as a tool for education: making it possible for young Somalis who have grown up in the United States to connect with their culture, as well as Minnesotans of other ethnic heritage to encounter Somali art and traditional cultur. The Somali Museum is the home of traditional Somali arts in Minnesota. Displaying a collection of over 700 pieces, and offering educational programs about Somali traditional culture that are not offered anywhere elSE.
Also known as...
Somali Artfact and Cultural Museum
Total revenues
$373,220
2022
Total expenses
$314,335
2022
Total assets
$249,967
2022
Num. employees
13
2022

Program areas at Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum

The Somali museums mission is to use this collection as a tool for education: making it possible for young somalis who have grown up in the united states to connect with their culture, as well as minnesotans of other ethnic heritage to ecounter Somali art and traditional culture

Who funds Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The McKnight FoundationFor General Operating Support$50,000
The Minneapolis FoundationArts & Culture$25,000
The McKnight FoundationFor General Operating Support$25,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Adan DirieFormer Program Director
Osman AliDirector$0
Mohamed SaladBoard Member$0
Mohamoud MohamedChair Person$0
Bashir SheikhBoard Member$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$275,900
Program services$97,320
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$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$373,220

Form 990s for Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-12-15990View PDF
2021-122023-05-15990View PDF
2020-122022-09-06990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-01-31990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The McKnight Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $38,497 from Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS)
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1516 E Lake St Lower Level
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
somalimuseum.org/ 
Phone
(612) 234-1625
IRS details
EIN
46-2821976
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
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
Independent
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