Museum of the Southwest
Museum of the Southwest
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About this organization
Mission
The Museum of the Southwest inspires discovery, interaction and exploration of art, science, culture and history, enriching the lives of people of all ages. We believe in the power of these disciplines to ignite the imagination, stimulate thought and provide enjoyment through our collections, exhibitions, programs and events.
About
The Museum of the Southwest services its community as a unique regional resource for cultural enrichment. In its art museum, children's museum, and planetarium, and on its park-like grounds, the museum provides opportunities for enjoyment and enlightenment to people of all ages. Using tools of education and entertainment, the museum fosters appreciation of art and science and nurtures the spirit of creativity, sensitivity, and discovery.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The museum of the southwest will immerse its visitors in experiences that will transform their universe and reveal new possibilities. we inspire exploration and interaction with the arts, science, history, and culture.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “The museum of the southwest will immerse its visitors in experiences that will transform their universe and reveal new possibilities. we inspire exploration and interaction with the arts, science, history, and culture.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as TX.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 1705 WEST MISSOURI, MIDLAND, TX, 79701.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 23 employees on their payroll.
- 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 $133,360.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 24 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1965.
- 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 O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $676,145 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $260,168 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- 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.