MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS AUTHORITY

EIN: 731542696 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LAWTON, OK

Total Revenue
$988,973
Total Expenses
$927,317
Total Assets
$7,752,418
Net Assets
$7,715,798
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
OK
Principal Officer
BART MCCLENNY
Phone
5805813460
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS AUTHORITY, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $989K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $927K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PLAINS COLLECTS, PRESERVES, INTERPRETS, AND EXHIBITS HISTORICAL MATERIAL RELEVANT TO THE GREAT PLAINS OF NORTH AMERICA, FOSTERING RESEARCH INTO THE REGION IN ORDER TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS HISTORY AND TO MAKE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO SCHOLARS AND THE PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $810,020 Revenue: $385,805

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ALLOW THE MUSEUM TO TARGET SPECIFIC AUDIENCES, ENGAGING THEM THROUGH A VARIETY OF TEACHING METHODS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IS INNOVATIVE IN PRESENTATION, EXPERIENTIAL IN NATURE...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ALLOW THE MUSEUM TO TARGET SPECIFIC AUDIENCES, ENGAGING THEM THROUGH A VARIETY OF TEACHING METHODS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IS INNOVATIVE IN PRESENTATION, EXPERIENTIAL IN NATURE AND ACCOMODATING TO DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES AND ABILITIES. THESE OBJECTIVES ARE ACCOMPLISHED IN A VARIETY OF STIMULATING FORMATS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE MUSEUM ENHANCES ITS PROGRAMS WITH THE KIND OF ENVIRONMENT WHERE VISITORS AND RESEARCHERS LEARN AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE. THESE EXPERIENCES INCLUDE LIVING HISTORY COLLECTIONS, INTERDISCIPLINARY HANDS-ON EXHIBITIONS, SPEAKER FORUMS, AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO LAWTON AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. EXHIBITIONS: A SOLID INTERPRETIVE PLAN FOR EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT GUIDES THE MUSEUM TO UTILIZE ITS COLLECTIONS MORE EFFECTIVELY, PRODUCING A UNIFIED AND POWERFUL THEMATIC STORY OF THE GREAT PLAINS WHICH IDENTIFIES EVENTS THAT REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF ITS LAND AND PEOPLE. MGP'S INTERPRETIVE PLAN GOVERNS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENGAGING EXHIBITS THAT WILL APPEAL TO ALL AUDIENCES. THE MUSEUM EMPHASIZES THE ETHNIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF THE SURROUNDING REGION. THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION POLICY AND MANAGEMENT REQUIRES ONGOING EVALUATION OF THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION, ITS CONDITION, SECURITY AND APPROPRIATENESS TO ITS MISSION. A DETERMINATION OF THE CONDITION OR RELEVANCE TO THE MUSEUM'S PRIMARY MISSION IS MADE IN THE COLLECTING AND THE ONGOING EVALUATION OF THE COLLECTION. THE MUSEUM IS ALSO RECEPTIVE TO ADDING NEW COLLECTIONS MATERIALS. SPECIAL ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO FUTURE STORAGE CAPACITY AND THE NEED FOR DE-ACCESSIONING AND/OR STORAGE EXPANSION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $603,168
Program Service Revenue $132,449
Investment Income $194,222
Other Revenue $59,134
TOTAL REVENUE $988,973

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $495,629
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $810,020
Other Expenses $431,688
TOTAL EXPENSES $927,317

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $988,973 $891,134 +0.1%
Expenses $927,317 $952,856 0.0%
Net Income $61,656 $-61,722 -2.0%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
26
Volunteers
27

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
5
$65,000
Total Directors
12
$65,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BART MCCLENNY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$65,000 $0 $65,000
RHONDA NORRELL CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORY ZELBST VICE-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN STUDEBAKER TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL RYANS GOVERNANCE C 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM BRISOLARA BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA CHAPMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN GREEN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENA HERRING BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GENE LOVE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA NEAL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
YURI SCHENDEL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
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 $988,973 $927,317 $7,752,418 $61,656
2024 $891,134 $952,856 $7,730,799 $-61,722
2023 $1,352,888 $1,004,732 $7,690,122 $348,156
2022 $986,332 $1,047,533 $7,377,490 $-61,201
2021 $848,377 $809,370 $7,681,467 $39,007
2020 $880,567 $903,963 $7,464,149 $-23,396
2019 $820,477 $906,098 $7,491,186 $-85,621
2018 $854,570 $926,930 $7,579,912 $-72,360
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