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EIN 54-6054855

The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Richmond
State
Virginia
Year formed
1954
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
Description
The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design promotes architectural development, education and research while elevating awareness of the transformative power of architecture and design. They create original, thought-provoking exhibitions that allow visitors to appreciate the presence of architecture and design throughout their daily lives, and encourage visitors to realize that each of us has a role in designing our world. Through lectures and programming, they educate visitors about the importance of architecture and design.
Also known as...
The Virginia Foundation for Architecture Incorporated; The Virginia Center for Architecture
Total revenues
$567,534
2023
Total expenses
$593,107
2023
Total assets
$3,569,742
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design

We create original, thought-provoking exhibitions through which visitors appreciate the presence of architecture and design throughout their daily lives and realize that each of us has a role in designing our world.Through lectures and programming, we educate the public on the importance of design and architecture in their daily lives and illustrate how all who experience good design are elevated by it. By challenging vistors to find inspiration in Virginia's heritage of great design, they are better prepared to design our future.We welcome adults and students into our exhibitions, tours, and educational programs, helping them understand design and its power to transform the human experience.

Who funds The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Elmwood FundEducational, Religious, and Charitable(including Scholarships To Students Under An Approved Program)$198,500
Bruce Ford Brown Memorial TrustGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000

Personnel at The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design

NameTitleCompensation
Kim BoysChief Financial Officer
Heather ErnstExecutive Director
Katie FosterOperations Director
Lucy NorthupMarketing Director
Nadja GutowskiDevelopment Director
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$476,716
Program services$90,818
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$567,534

Form 990s for The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-10-18990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-10-14990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $198,500 from The Elmwood Fund
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Bruce Ford Brown Memorial Trust
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from The Lewis And Butler Foundation
December 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesDevelopmentally disabled
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2501 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
Metro area
Richmond, VA
County
Richmond city, VA
Website URL
branchmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(804) 655-6055
IRS details
EIN
54-6054855
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1954
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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