WEST VIRGINIA MINE WARS MUSEUM

EIN: 464504369 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MATEWAN, WV

Total Revenue
$365,209
Total Expenses
$317,201
Total Assets
$385,033
Net Assets
$260,119
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
WV
Principal Officer
LOUIS MARTIN
Phone
3049234027
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WEST VIRGINIA MINE WARS MUSEUM, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $365K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $317K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

THE WEST VIRGINIA MINE WARS MUSEUM PRESERVES AND SHARES STORIES ABOUT THE STRUGGLES OF COAL MINERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR WORKERS' RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND JUSTICE IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY. AS A PEOPLE'S HISTORY MUSEUM, WE LIFT UP THE LEGACY OF A MULTI-RACIAL, MULTI-LINGUAL EFFORT TO UNIONIZE THE COALFIELDS. WE FOSTER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE MINE WARS ERA AND THE INJUSTICES THAT STILL CONFRONT WORKING PEOPLE IN APPALACHIA, THE NATION, AND AROUND THE WORLD. FINALLY, THE MUSEUM EDUCATES YOUTH, BUILDS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROMOTES REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $24,366

EXHIBITIONS: PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY INSTALLMENTS - OUR EXHIBITS ARE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND CONTINUALLY ENHANCED. ALONGSIDE OUR PERMANENT ON-SITE EXHIBITS, WE PRESENT FREE ONLINE EXHIBITIONS...

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EXHIBITIONS: PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY INSTALLMENTS - OUR EXHIBITS ARE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND CONTINUALLY ENHANCED. ALONGSIDE OUR PERMANENT ON-SITE EXHIBITS, WE PRESENT FREE ONLINE EXHIBITIONS THAT EXPAND OUR GLOBAL REACH. WE ALSO HOST THE SOLIDARITY GALLERY, A ROTATING GALLERY OF ART AND HISTORY-BASED INSTALLATIONS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE WORKS OF REGIONAL ARTISTS AND STORIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE OVERSEE COURAGE IN THE HOLLERS, A DISTINCTIVE SERIES OF PLACE-BASED INTERPRETIVE INSTALLATIONS AND MONUMENTS THAT DOT THE LANDSCAPE OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA. THESE INSTALLATIONS ARE CRAFTED IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,953

EDUCATION PROGRAMMING - OUR MUSEUM'S EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING TAILORED LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS, IMMERSIVE CLASSROOM FIELD TRIPS, EXHIBITIONS SHOWCASING...

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EDUCATION PROGRAMMING - OUR MUSEUM'S EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING TAILORED LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS, IMMERSIVE CLASSROOM FIELD TRIPS, EXHIBITIONS SHOWCASING STUDENT WORK, AND AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE BOTH ONSITE AND ONLINE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO NURTURING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. BEYOND YOUTH EDUCATION, WE PROVIDE CAPTIVATING PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, SUCH AS BOOK READINGS, FILM SCREENINGS, ENLIGHTENING LECTURES, AND AN ONLINE INTERVIEW SERIES THAT FEATURES ENGAGING CONVERSATIONS WITH DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, AND INFLUENTIAL LOCAL FIGURES.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,995

PUBLIC PROGRAMMING - OUR MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO DELIVERING A DYNAMIC ARRAY OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT CATER TO OUR COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. THESE ENDEAVORS ENCOMPASS THE PUBLICATION OF A BI-ANNUAL PRINT...

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PUBLIC PROGRAMMING - OUR MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO DELIVERING A DYNAMIC ARRAY OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT CATER TO OUR COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. THESE ENDEAVORS ENCOMPASS THE PUBLICATION OF A BI-ANNUAL PRINT JOURNAL THAT ENCAPSULATES OUR MISSION AND VISION, A CAREFULLY CURATED IN-PERSON AND DIGITAL ARCHIVE THAT SAFEGUARDS OUR REGIONAL HERITAGE, AND A DIVERSE SPECTRUM OF SPECIAL EVENTS. THESE EVENTS ENCOMPASS COMMEMORATIVE GATHERINGS, AWARD CEREMONIES, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY DIALOGUES, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING SESSIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $346,280
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,172
Other Revenue $17,757
TOTAL REVENUE $365,209

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $198,951
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $244,508
Other Expenses $118,250
TOTAL EXPENSES $317,201

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $365,209 $376,433 0.0%
Expenses $317,201 $269,808 +0.2%
Net Income $48,008 $106,625 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
4
Volunteers
61

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
3
$66,649
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
COURTNEY BOYD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCINE JONES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KANDI WORKMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA ELLEN SMITH SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOU MARTIN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY HILLIARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILMA STEELE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD PHILLIPS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY SHADE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY STARNES EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE COKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MACKENZIE NEW WALKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$55,085 $11,564 $66,649
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $365,209 $317,201 $385,033 $48,008
2022 $376,433 $269,808 $214,425 $106,625
2021 $187,859 $122,286 $105,486 $65,573
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