AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM

EIN: 311642445 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CINCINNATI, OH

Total Revenue
$2,395,968
Total Expenses
$1,882,919
Total Assets
$7,964,261
Net Assets
$7,627,137
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
DAVID DUPEE
Phone
5137012187
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $513K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM IS TO CELEBRATE THE RICH HISTORY OF AMERICAN SIGNAGE THROUGH PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION. THE AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM IS THE PREMIER INSTITUTION FOR PRESERVING HISTORIC SIGNS AND PROMOTING THE SIGN INDUSTRY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMERCE, CULTURE AND THE AMERICAN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,177,582
Program Service Revenue $805,097
Investment Income $-2,715
Other Revenue $416,004
TOTAL REVENUE $2,395,968

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $791,812
Fundraising Expenses $315,026
Program Expenses $1,290,104
Other Expenses $1,091,107
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,882,919

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,395,968 $1,726,433 +0.4%
Expenses $1,882,919 $1,076,149 +0.7%
Net Income $513,049 $650,284 -0.2%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
26
Volunteers
20

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
7
$204,012
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE MATTINGLY CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CECELIA TIO VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN BROWN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE WILSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATE BECKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN BUENING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUN DAVIDSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS DEVLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GAVOZZI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED NEUROHR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL J STEGMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRICIA SUIT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOD SWORMSTEDT FOUNDER/BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONTY TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL YOKEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DUPEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$74,346 $3,694 $78,040
JENNIFER ABRAMIS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HR 40.00
Officer
$68,497 $5,788 $74,285
CYNTHIA KEARNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (TERM END 1/9/2024) 40.00
Officer
$51,687 $0 $51,687
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 $2,395,968 $1,882,919 $7,964,261 $513,049
2023 $1,726,433 $1,076,149 $7,683,860 $650,284
2022 $2,338,835 $1,047,706 $6,797,715 $1,291,129
2021 $1,284,510 $950,103 $5,321,566 $334,407
2020 $1,350,168 $636,316 $5,022,175 $713,852
2019 $2,013,043 $1,062,381 $4,403,238 $950,662
2018 $1,232,465 $884,029 $3,380,129 $348,436
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