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EIN 36-2524811

The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
28
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1961
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
To promote The understanding and inspire appreciation of The achievements, contributions, and experiences of african Americans through exhibits, programs, and activities that illustrate african and african American History, culture and art.
Also known as...
The Dusable Museum of African American History
Total revenues
$3,638,079
2023
Total expenses
$4,131,565
2023
Total assets
$14,233,507
2023
Num. employees
28
2023

Program areas at The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center

Museum exhibit and program events supported by The public; programs scheduled for interest groups, schools, and individuals.

Who funds The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Donley Foundation-Ud DTD 12-8-86Unrestricted$215,690
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support, Support for Educational Programs at the Dusable Museum$47,747
Circle of Service FoundationCommunity Services$30,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center

NameTitleCompensation
Perri L IrmerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$210,000

Financials for The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,982,285
Program services$290,713
Investment income and dividends$2,625
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$279,866
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$5,747
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$72,176
Miscellaneous revenues$4,667
Total revenues$3,638,079

Form 990s for The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122024-11-08990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122024-11-08990View PDF
2021-122023-02-01990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Charles H WrightDetroit, MI$13,437,244
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP)Philadelphia, PA$6,574,807
Northwest African American MuseumSeattle, WA$2,446,037
Maine Maritime Museum (MMM)Bath, ME$2,760,199
South Street Seaport Museum (SSSM)New York, NY$6,471,516
Japanese American National MuseumLos Angeles, CA$13,814,782
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML)Cedar Rapids, IA$3,113,013
The Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZ$10,832,510
Guild Hall of East HamptonEast Hampton, NY$4,731,134
Morris MuseumMorristown, NJ$3,145,103
Data update history
January 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 12, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Circle of Service Foundation
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $215,690 from Donley Foundation-Ud DTD 12-8-86
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAfrican Americans
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
740 E 56th Pl
Chicago, IL 60637
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
dusablemuseum.org/ 
Phone
(773) 947-0600
Facebook page
DuSableMuseum 
Twitter profile
@dusablemuseum 
IRS details
EIN
36-2524811
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1961
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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