INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

EIN: 203398254 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CHARLESTON, SC

Total Revenue
$11,151,191
Total Expenses
$12,034,464
Total Assets
$73,547,323
Net Assets
$54,083,336
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
DR TONYA MATTHEWS
Phone
8438725352
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, founded in 2007, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $11.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $54.1M represent 58 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM (IAAM) IS TO HONOR THE UNTOLD STORIES OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN JOURNEY AT ONE OF OUR COUNTRY'S MOST SACRED SITES. IAAM STEWARDS STORIES AND COLLECTIONS GROUNDED IN DIASPORIC, NATIONAL, AND SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY TO SHARE IMPACT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE AND HISTORY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,905,053 Revenue: $33,182

THE LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM ENCOMPASS CURATORIAL AND EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT, AND SCHOOL GROUP MANAGEMENT. THIS DIVISION ALSO OVERSEES...

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THE LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM ENCOMPASS CURATORIAL AND EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT, AND SCHOOL GROUP MANAGEMENT. THIS DIVISION ALSO OVERSEES THE MANAGEMENT OF GENEALOGY SERVICES, PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO GENEALOGY TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND DATABASES, AS WELL AS HISTORICAL RECORDS. THE DIVISION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES ALIGNED WITH THE MUSEUM'S MISSION THROUGH GALLERY AND DIGITAL EXHIBITIONS, VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. STEWARDSHIP OF THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION, WHICH INCLUDES OVER 700 ART PIECES, OBJECTS, AND ARTIFACTS SPANNING FROM THE 17TH CENTURY TO THE 21ST CENTURY, FALLS UNDER THIS DIVISION. THE COLLECTION, FEATURING SIGNIFICANT WORKS FROM AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AND THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, WITH A FOCUS ON WEST AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN COMMUNITIES, IS INTEGRAL TO THE MUSEUM'S MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. BY MANAGING AND ACTIVATING THESE COLLECTIONS, THE LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT DIVISION ENHANCES THE MUSEUM'S ROLE AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE, FOSTERING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE.

Program 2
Expenses: $569,653 Revenue: $2,480,206

MUSEUM OPERATIONS MANAGES REVENUE-GENERATING DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDING THE CAF, RETAIL, AND EVENT RENTALS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE MUSEUM'S FINANCIAL STABILITY. THIS DIVISION ALSO OVERSEES VISITOR SERVICES...

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MUSEUM OPERATIONS MANAGES REVENUE-GENERATING DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDING THE CAF, RETAIL, AND EVENT RENTALS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE MUSEUM'S FINANCIAL STABILITY. THIS DIVISION ALSO OVERSEES VISITOR SERVICES, WHICH MANAGES THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE INCLUSIVE OF TICKET SALES. ADDITIONALLY, MUSEUM OPERATIONS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IT MANAGEMENT, ENSURING THE TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTS ALL MUSEUM ACTIVITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,571,684

THE FACILITY OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM MANAGE FACILITIES, GARDENS, SECURITY, AND TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS DIVISION ENSURES THE MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTIONALITY OF MUSEUM PROPERTIES...

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THE FACILITY OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM MANAGE FACILITIES, GARDENS, SECURITY, AND TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS DIVISION ENSURES THE MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTIONALITY OF MUSEUM PROPERTIES, IMPLEMENTS SECURITY MEASURES (INCLUDING PERSONNEL AND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY), AND OVERSEES CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,081,659
Program Service Revenue $2,513,388
Investment Income $443,793
Other Revenue $112,351
TOTAL REVENUE $11,151,191

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,693,305
Fundraising Expenses $2,239,669
Program Expenses $7,046,390
Other Expenses $7,341,159
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,034,464

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,151,191 $7,405,662 +0.5%
Expenses $12,034,464 $14,059,329 -0.1%
Net Income $-883,273 $-6,653,667 -0.9%
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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
28
Independent Members
28
Employees
69
Volunteers
107

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
8
$800,768
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BISHOP CLAUDE ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSS A APPEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT E BRANAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERNITA BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR TAMARA BUTLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIGNON CLYBURN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM COGSWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY E DARBY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD D ELLIOTT ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL P GIANONI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA GLASS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DAVID GOLTRA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV DR ISAAC J HOLT JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILBUR E JOHNSON ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE LOENING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT MATLOCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENARD MCKELVEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MINOR MICKEL SHAW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV DR KYLON J MIDDLETON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN MURRAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH P RILEY JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HALLE TECCO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DWAUN WARMACK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR HEATHER ANDREA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRADY L CROSBY BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
P KEITH WARING VICE CHAIR, EX-OFFICIO 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HAIRSTON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERWIN MADDREY II TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR TONYA MATTHEWS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$229,982 $12,566 $242,548
DIANNE FIRMENT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$229,191 $11,821 $241,012
MALIKA PRYOR CHIEF LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$144,925 $10,764 $155,689
VIRGINIA DEERIN MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$151,605 $9,914 $161,519
ROBYN WEBB WILLIAMS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$108,010 $6,666 $114,676
ROBYN WATERSTON DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$109,621 $753 $110,374
RONALD BURNETTE FACILITIES DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$102,500 $0 $102,500
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
2024 $11,151,191 $12,034,464 $73,547,323 $-883,273
2023 $7,405,662 $14,059,329 $73,552,670 $-6,653,667
2022 $11,921,609 $19,120,880 $63,921,905 $-7,199,271
2021 $29,654,302 $5,955,188 $69,899,271 $23,699,114
2020 $5,717,337 $5,060,651 $45,790,957 $656,686
2019 $18,695,151 $1,800,800 $44,515,957 $16,894,351
2018 $14,823,486 $4,692,084 $27,696,773 $10,131,402
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