MUSEUM OF HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT

EIN: 300999640 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$694,453
Total Expenses
$788,168
Total Assets
$2,406,927
Net Assets
$532,011
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Zac Traeger
Phone
2628806982
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MUSEUM OF HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $694K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $788K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

The Museum of Human Achievement (MoHA) provides affordable space and public programs for artists and audiences, supporting the creation and presentation of new work alongside sustainability for artful lives.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $132,948 Revenue: $131,095

AFFORDABLE SPACE | MoHA operates a community arts campus in East Austin providing free and subsidized studio, coworking, exhibition, and event space to artists and arts organizations who have...

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AFFORDABLE SPACE | MoHA operates a community arts campus in East Austin providing free and subsidized studio, coworking, exhibition, and event space to artists and arts organizations who have historically lacked access to institutional resources. In 2024, the campus housed 21 artists and 22 arts and social change organizations and supported work across disciplines including digital art, film, dance, sculpture, writing, and civic engagement. Programs are offered free of charge or at low cost to maintain broad access and affordability.

Program 2
Expenses: $272,892 Revenue: $19,013

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | MoHA's professional development programs support artists through skills-building, peer learning, and direct access to subject-matter experts, with topics driven by...

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | MoHA's professional development programs support artists through skills-building, peer learning, and direct access to subject-matter experts, with topics driven by community-identified need. In 2024, MoHA's grant-focused workshops and co-learning programs supported artists applying for local, regional and national opportunities and grants, resulting in $2.2 million in funding awarded to participants, with approximately 80% being first-time grant applicants. MoHA also provides no-fee fiscal sponsorship to support projects that lack access to traditional institutional infrastructure.

Program 3
Expenses: $205,832 Revenue: $63,991

EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, RESIDENCIES | MoHA presented experimental exhibitions, live performances, and artist residencies on its East Austin campus, prioritizing paid opportunities and public...

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EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, RESIDENCIES | MoHA presented experimental exhibitions, live performances, and artist residencies on its East Austin campus, prioritizing paid opportunities and public access. In 2024, MoHA presented 157 public events attended by 25,773 people and directly compensated artists and organizers over $297,000 for their participation. Residencies and presentations supported artists working across mediums including visual art, net art, film, performance, theater, dance, music, and writing.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $480,354
Program Service Revenue $204,448
Investment Income $9,651
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $694,453

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $294,183
Fundraising Expenses $53,966
Program Expenses $611,672
Other Expenses $480,304
TOTAL EXPENSES $788,168

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $694,453 $642,733 +0.1%
Expenses $788,168 $562,379 +0.4%
Net Income $-93,715 $80,354 -2.2%
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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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
7
Volunteers
100

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
1
$65,885
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Zac Traeger Executive Director 40
Officer
$65,885 $0 $65,885
Betelhem Makonnen Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aryel Rene Jackson Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Milton Hime Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Stone Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $694,453 $788,168 $2,406,927 $-93,715
2023 $642,733 $562,379 $792,842 $80,354
2022 $676,346 $529,093 $718,713 $147,253
2021 $591,624 $277,884 $559,112 $313,740
2020 $259,958 $261,050 $246,111 $-1,092
2019 $274,151 $296,621 $83,038 $-22,470
2018 $271,407 $187,901 $104,926 $83,506
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