GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AN… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jeremy Levitt

Phone

6026754755

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $359K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $419K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center began as the segregated Phoenix Union Colored High School for African American the Greater Phoenix (Arizona) Area in 1926. Today, "The Carver" is a national historic landmark dedicated to the collection, documentation, preservation, study, and dissemination of the history and culture of African Americans in Arizona and the American west. With deep connections in the community and bold personality, our 501c3 nonprofit organization brings history, art, artists, and community together to support creativity. As welcoming space for exploring the artistic process, "The Carver" fosters creativity, education, and socio-economic advancement through curation, events, programs, and the holistic exploration of Black history and life-all under one roof and throughout the community. In short, we honor and share Arizona's African American heritage, arts, and culture through collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and leveraging Black history and life in Arizona for unity and growth.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $362,115 Revenue: $0

The Carver Museum is a national historic landmark and nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, studying, and sharing the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans in Arizona and the American West. Through exhibitions, events, educational programs, and community engagement, the organization brings together history, art, artists, and Black knowledge systems to inspire creativity and promote socioeconomic advancement. The Carver serves as a welcoming community space that honors Arizona's African American heritage while fostering unity, cultural awareness, and growth. The museum and cultural center is open to the public and had approximately 2,025 visitors durng the year 2025.

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $228,737

Program Service Revenue $130,498

Investment Income $218

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $359,453

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $150,648

Fundraising Expenses $5,386

Program Expenses $362,115

Other Expenses $268,442

TOTAL EXPENSES $419,090

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$359,453	$297,380	+0.2%
Expenses	$419,090	$345,295	+0.2%
Net Income	$-59,637	$-47,915	+0.2%

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

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jeremy Levitt JD PhD	President (0ct 2025 - Dec 2025)	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brenda Thomson JD	President (Jan 2025 - Sep 2025)	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Shannon Johnson	Vice President	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Antione Skinner	Treasurer	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ishmael Miller PhD	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Summer Cherland PhD	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Watson	Director	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chad Geston PhD	Director	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sonji Muhammad Perry	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Claiborne IV	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Kemp	Director (Jan 2025 - June 2025)	2	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	$359,453	$419,090	$36,065	$-59,637
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2021	$202,039	$109,598	$332,945	$92,441
2018	$124,259	$112,235	$75,471	$12,024

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER