NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC

EIN: 822381526 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$2,174,544
Total Expenses
$108,673
Total Assets
$2,277,391
Net Assets
$2,024,568
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Don Jackson
Phone
3123173811
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 6758% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.1M, a strong 95% operating margin.

Mission

The National Museum of Gospel Music will be known for its commitment to the richness of gospel music as reflected in our past, present, and future by providing learning experiences for young people and adults. Gospel music has played a significant role in the African American fight for freedom and civil rights as well as an ambassador of goodwill around the world. The museum will inspire people of all ages to learn more about gospel music and its contributions to the foundation of American music culture through its exhibitions and programs.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,174,544
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,174,544

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $60,907
Fundraising Expenses $14,176
Program Expenses $70,796
Other Expenses $47,766
TOTAL EXPENSES $108,673

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,174,544 $31,708 +67.6%
Expenses $108,673 $106,266 +0.0%
Net Income $2,065,871 $-74,558 -28.7%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
3
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
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$43,038
Key Employees
1
$43,038
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Antoinette D Wright President and Executive Director 25
Director Key Emp
$43,038 $0 $43,038
Donald Jackson Founder and Chairman 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Jones Secretary 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ernest Sawyer Vice Chairman 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony Ruzicka Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carla Carroll Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Walton Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leonard Scott Member 1
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,174,544 $108,673 $2,277,391 $2,065,871
2022 $31,708 $106,266 $112,836 $-74,558
2021 $36,313 $63,389 $53,999 $-27,076
2020 $56,614 $71,429 $70,563 $-14,815
2019 $131,312 $75,082 $79,595 $56,230
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