NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART INC

EIN: 061422234 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW BRITAIN, CT

Total Revenue
$5,651,195
Total Expenses
$6,691,410
Total Assets
$48,260,493
Net Assets
$46,445,460
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1903
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
BRETT ABBOTT
Phone
8602290257
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART INC, founded in 1903, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

NBMAA WELCOMES AND PROVIDES PUBLIC ENRICHMENT AND INSPIRATION THROUGH AMERICAN ART; COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND PRESENTING THE FINEST EXAMPLES. DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PROGRAMS ILLUMINATE OUR NATION'S DIVERSE HISTORY AND ARTISTIC LEGACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,625,114 Revenue: $481,228

IN ADDITION TO DISPLAYING A SELECTION OF ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION, THE MUSEUM MOUNTS 10+ CHANGING EXHIBITIONS PER YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $740,453

EDUCATION IS CENTRAL TO THE MUSEUM'S MISSION ENGAGING NEARLY HALF OF ALL VISITORS IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDED A VARIETY OF STANDARDSBASED, THEMED DOCENT-LED SCHOOL...

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EDUCATION IS CENTRAL TO THE MUSEUM'S MISSION ENGAGING NEARLY HALF OF ALL VISITORS IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDED A VARIETY OF STANDARDSBASED, THEMED DOCENT-LED SCHOOL TOURS WITH RELATED STUDIO ACTIVITY THAT SUPPORT CLASSROOM TEACHING IN ART, HISTORY, LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH AND SCIENCE. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS (TOURS, STUDIO ACTIVITIES, AND IDEAS FOR INTEGRATING AMERICAN ART INTO CLASSROOM LEARNING). REGULAR PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WERE OFFERED WEEKLY AND DURING SCHOOL VACATIONS, TAUGHT BY ARTISTS/EDUCATORS AND/OR MUSEUM EDUCATORS AND SERVE CHILDREN OF ALL AGES INCLUDING COMMUNITY DAYS, HOMESCHOOL DAYS, AND CHILDREN'S STUDIO ART CLASSES. ADULT PROGRAMMING CONSISTED OF: GALLERY TALKS, LECTURES, SYMPOSIA, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND TOURS MONTHLY SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES. FILM SCREENINGS WEEKLY ADULT STUDIO PROGRAMS: (SKETCHING, WATERCOLORS, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY) THURSDAY EVENING AND WEEKEND STUDIO WORKSHOPS DROPIN DOCENTLED TOURS OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTIONS SPECIALTY EXHIBITION TOURS DOCENT-LED TOURS FOR ADULT/COLLEGE GROUPS A REGULARLY SCHEDULED DOCENT TRAINING PROGRAM EXHIBITION OPENINGS INCLUDING STUDENT ART SHOW OPENINGS AND MEMBERS ONLY PREVIEWS.

Program 3
Expenses: $906,827 Revenue: $128,085

IN ADDITION TO ITS CAFE AND BOOKSTORE, THE MUSEUM'S VISITOR SERVICE OFFERINGS INCLUDE PUBLIC SOCIAL PROGRAMS THAT SERVE AS ENTRY POINTS FOR FIRST TIME MUSEUM-GOERS, BROADENING AND DEVELOPING...

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IN ADDITION TO ITS CAFE AND BOOKSTORE, THE MUSEUM'S VISITOR SERVICE OFFERINGS INCLUDE PUBLIC SOCIAL PROGRAMS THAT SERVE AS ENTRY POINTS FOR FIRST TIME MUSEUM-GOERS, BROADENING AND DEVELOPING AUDIENCES, AND CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSEUM SUPPORTERS, LIKE MUSEUM AFTER DARK (MAD) PARTIES, FIRST FRIDAYS, WINTER SOCIALS, AND CRAFT SIPPIN'. ATTENDEES ARE WELCOMED, ENGAGED ON AN ACCESSIBLE LEVEL, AND INCENTIVIZED TO BECOME MUSEUM MEMBERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,187,180
Program Service Revenue $481,228
Investment Income $1,808,065
Other Revenue $174,722
TOTAL REVENUE $5,651,195

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,853,374
Fundraising Expenses $649,521
Program Expenses $5,272,394
Other Expenses $3,838,036
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,691,410

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,651,195 $4,038,361 +0.4%
Expenses $6,691,410 $5,884,776 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,040,215 $-1,846,415 -0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
62
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$263,859
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALBERT TOMASSO TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARNOLD AMSTUTZ TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDIA THESING TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA COOPER TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONA CASSELLA TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA STOUT TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL BYEFF TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY KNOBLE TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK CARROON TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN C BOMBARA VICE CHAIR 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN JEZOWSKI TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WHEAT SECRETARY 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH DEL MASTRO TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH BOUDREAU TREASURER 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA LAZARUS TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY JANE DUNN TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE PARROTTA TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEAL FREUDEN TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER YU CHAIR 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT CELELLA TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN WARNER TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANIA PICHARDO WEISS TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS MACH TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT ABBOTT DIRECTOR & CEO 40.00
Officer
$234,176 $29,683 $263,859
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $5,651,195 $6,691,410 $48,260,493 $-1,040,215
2024 $4,038,361 $5,884,776 $48,085,444 $-1,846,415
2023 $3,268,442 $5,863,424 $47,126,609 $-2,594,982
2022 $5,724,995 $4,652,352 $48,215,040 $1,072,643
2021 $5,315,295 $4,816,052 $53,713,319 $499,243
2020 $5,575,283 $4,221,121 $48,694,639 $1,354,162
2019 $5,532,927 $4,753,120 $48,447,105 $779,807
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