Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The flint institute of arts' (fia) mission is to advance the understanding and appreciation of art for all through collections, exhibitions and educational programs. the fia is the second largest art museum in the state of michigan and one of the largest museum art schools in the nation. each year, more than 150,000 people visit the fia's galleries and participate in fia programs and services. for more than 85 years, the fia has been responsible for acquiring, protecting and presenting a collection of art and artifacts spanning continents and 5,000 years. the world renowned collection, which now exceeds 8,000 objects, is significant for its depth of important european and american paintings and sculptures, 15th century to the present, and its extensive holdings of decorative and applied arts including important ethnographic study collections dating back five millennia. each year, the fia presents as many as 13 exhibitions both from our permanent collection as well as temporary exhibiti”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The flint institute of arts' (fia) mission is to advance the understanding and appreciation of art for all through collections, exhibitions and educational programs. the fia is the second largest art museum in the state of michigan and one of the largest museum art schools in the nation. each year, more than 150,000 people visit the fia's galleries and participate in fia programs and services. for more than 85 years, the fia has been responsible for acquiring, protecting and presenting a collection of art and artifacts spanning continents and 5,000 years. the world renowned collection, which now exceeds 8,000 objects, is significant for its depth of important european and american paintings and sculptures, 15th century to the present, and its extensive holdings of decorative and applied arts including important ethnographic study collections dating back five millennia. each year, the fia presents as many as 13 exhibitions both from our permanent collection as well as temporary exhibiti”.

• The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is MI, as reported.
• The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1120 E KEARSLEY ST, FLINT, MI, 48503.
• The form of the non-profit reports 144 employees 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 $2,554,609.
• The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 33 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1930.
• 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 $3,413,641 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $124,852 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.