JOHN R AND ELEANOR R MITCHELL FOUNDATION

EIN: 376053100 501(c)(3)

MT VERNON, IL

Total Revenue
$2,260,604
Total Expenses
$2,321,548
Total Assets
$22,650,230
Net Assets
$22,502,861
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
HILLARY ESSER
Phone
6182421236
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JOHN R AND ELEANOR R MITCHELL FOUNDATION, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $22.5M represent 119 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO GENERATE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, PARTICIPATION, ENJOYMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR HTE ARTS IN MT. VERNON, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND THE SURROUNDING REGION, THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF DIVERSE EXHIBITIONS AND ARTS-RICH PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $198,860 Revenue: $81,661

PRESENTATION OF VISUAL ARTS - AT ITS CORE, THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION CENTERS AROUND LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY PAINTINGS BY NOTABLE ASHCAN SCHOOL ARTISTS THAT WERE COLLECTED AND DONATED BY...

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PRESENTATION OF VISUAL ARTS - AT ITS CORE, THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION CENTERS AROUND LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY PAINTINGS BY NOTABLE ASHCAN SCHOOL ARTISTS THAT WERE COLLECTED AND DONATED BY MUSEUM FOUNDERS JOHN AND ELEANOR MITCHELL. FOUR ADDITIONAL GALLERIES SHOWCASE TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS BY REGIONAL ARTISTS, INCLUDING SEVERAL COMPETITION EXHIBITIONS INTENDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, SEMI-, AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS LIVING AND WORKING IN THE MIDWEST. THE MUSEUM ALSO BOASTS A CONTEMPORARY OUTDOOR SCULPTURE PARK WITH 60 LARGE-SCALE ARTWORKS SPREAD OVER AN 80-ACRE CAMPUS.

Program 2
Expenses: $206,861 Revenue: $183,340

ARTS EDUCATION- A SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS SERIES PRESENTS LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND VOLUNTEER DOCENTS PROVIDED TOURS AND FACILITATE HANDS-ON ART ACTIVITIES FOR AREA SCHOOLCHILDREN. STAFF ALSO TRAVEL...

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ARTS EDUCATION- A SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS SERIES PRESENTS LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND VOLUNTEER DOCENTS PROVIDED TOURS AND FACILITATE HANDS-ON ART ACTIVITIES FOR AREA SCHOOLCHILDREN. STAFF ALSO TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO DELIVER ART REACH LESSONS DIRECTLY TO THE CLASSROOM. THE BECK FAMILY CENTER AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING STATIONS MAKE THE MUSEUM A FIELD TRIP AND FAMILY DESTINATION YEAR-ROUND. ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, CEDARHURST'S ON-SITE SHRODE ART CENTER OFFERS HANDS-ON CLASSES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT SERVE AGES 1.5 TO 100. OPEN STUDIO SPACE ENCOURAGES ONGOING PRACTICE AND INSTRUCTION IN THE CREATIVE ARTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $56,086 Revenue: $101,680

PRESENTATION OF PERFORMING ARTS- THE CEDARHURST CONCERT SERIES IS ONE OF THE MUSEUMS LONGEST RUNNING PROGRAMS AND PRESENTS CLASSICAL AND WORLD MUSIC BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED AND TOURING ARTISTS. THE...

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PRESENTATION OF PERFORMING ARTS- THE CEDARHURST CONCERT SERIES IS ONE OF THE MUSEUMS LONGEST RUNNING PROGRAMS AND PRESENTS CLASSICAL AND WORLD MUSIC BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED AND TOURING ARTISTS. THE MORE CASUAL, THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE SERIES FEATURES OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES BY REGIONAL MUSICIANS EACH WEEK DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,240,760
Program Service Revenue $357,086
Investment Income $409,091
Other Revenue $253,667
TOTAL REVENUE $2,260,604

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,067,095
Fundraising Expenses $203,576
Program Expenses $962,060
Other Expenses $1,254,453
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,321,548

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,260,604 $1,785,336 +0.3%
Expenses $2,321,548 $2,301,539 +0.0%
Net Income $-60,944 $-516,203 -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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
24
Volunteers
472

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
4
$212,981
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HILLARY ESSER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$123,554 $1,057 $124,611
HEATHER OWENS CFO 40.00
Officer
$88,250 $120 $88,370
KAREN BAYER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE BEVIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HUNT BONAN VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN HUGHEY PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG KROESCHEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT STEWART TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER TEDRICK TRUSTEE 1.00
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
2025 $2,260,604 $2,321,548 $22,650,230 $-60,944
2024 $1,785,336 $2,301,539 $21,669,580 $-516,203
2023 $1,595,568 $1,689,370 $21,516,184 $-93,802
2022 $1,898,205 $1,919,284 $20,366,763 $-21,079
2021 $2,147,670 $1,787,061 $22,345,472 $360,609
2020 $1,872,187 $1,777,283 $20,844,726 $94,904
2019 $1,381,447 $1,970,341 $20,638,302 $-588,894
2018 $1,733,810 $1,956,454 $21,378,018 $-222,644
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