Scottsdale Museum of the West Inc.
Scottsdale Museum of the West Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Increase and diffuse knowledge;encourage the appreciation of art and history; maintain a museum or museums to exhibit, collect and preserve objects of artistic and historic interest; and provide facilities for research and publication.
About
After five years of operation, the museum has achieved a record of accomplishment that reflects well on the community-owned institution: In its first year, Scottsdales Museum earned the prestigious designation of Smithsonian Affiliate, making it one of the youngest museums to ever receive this honor. For consecutive years since we opened, the Museum has been named Best Western Museum in the nation by True West magazine. The USA Today highlighted Scottsdales Museum as being one of 11 museums in our country for the quality of its exhibitions.In 2016, Scottsdales Museum was certified LEED Gold, by the U.S. Green Building Council, for design, construction and operation of an environmentally conscious building.In 2018, Scottsdales Museum became the downtown catalyst for economic development, first with the Canopy Hilton hotel on Marshall Way, then as the centerpiece for a $300-million Museum Square investment.In 2019, Scottsdales Museum was selected to host the Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) show, marking the return of this prestigious signature event to Scottsdale.Increasingly the Museum became a target destination for collectors and artists to display and sometimes donate their valuable western works of art, to date exceeding $20 Million in value!Trip Advisor has selected Scottsdales Museum as one of the top attractions in our community and state of Arizona and the Museums visitation includes greater than 50% of its guests being from out of the region and many from different countries.The distinguished Sunset Magazine recently designated Scottsdales Museum as the # 1 AMAZING Museum of all museums from Alaska to the Canadian border, stretched down into Mexico, and west of the Great Plains! While the Museum has had numerous major exhibitions celebrating the American West, nothing will compare to the Blockbuster Edward Curtis exhibit to open in the Fall of 2021, to be sponsored by the City of Scottsdale. Over five years, as word spread, the Museum saw growth in attendance, membership and its donor base. Enthusiasm grew among both citizens and tourists. Attendance and membership enabled the Museum to absorb all fixed costs associated with the Citys Museum.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Increase and diffuse knowledge;encourage the appreciation of art and history; maintain a museum or museums to exhibit, collect and preserve objects of artistic and historic interest; and provide facilities for research and publication.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Increase and diffuse knowledge;encourage the appreciation of art and history; maintain a museum or museums to exhibit, collect and preserve objects of artistic and historic interest; and provide facilities for research and publication.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is AZ.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 852515594.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 29 employees.
- The non-profit has loans outstanding as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$42,753.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2007.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,533,167 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $185,598 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.