Museum of Western Colorado
Museum of Western Colorado
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About this organization
Mission
The museums of Western Colorado inspires and connects our community by championing the scientific and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau.
About
Exhibits - exhibits and events associated with the Museum of the West, Cross Orchard and Dinosaur Journey. All exhibits are of a historical nature and compliment the museum's goal of promoting and preserving the history of Western Colorado from prehistoric times to present.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The museum of western colorado is an educational institution that collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, specimens, and information concerning the cultural and natural history of western colorado and the contiguous area. we enhance the quality of life for the public we serve through research, programs, and exhibits to promote awareness, understanding, appreciation and preservation of the past and present.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The museum of western colorado is an educational institution that collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, specimens, and information concerning the cultural and natural history of western colorado and the contiguous area. we enhance the quality of life for the public we serve through research, programs, and exhibits to promote awareness, understanding, appreciation and preservation of the past and present.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is CO.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as PO BOX 20000-5020, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 815025020 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 35 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 -$199,220.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1966.
- 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 $799,286 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $49,587 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.