Liabilities / Assets
99th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 27-4259743 • 501(c)3 • St Louis, MO
Profile
The national blues museum explores and preserves the historic significance of the blues as the foundation of american music, celebrates the genre's various styles and recognizes the musicians who created, sustain, and continue to advance the art form.to achieve our mission, the national blues museum will;- present historical and modern-day information about blues music;- educate through live performances;- provide interactive technology;- showcase various exhibitions;- involve diverse communities through programming; and- serve as a forum for music education and the blues legacy.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
99th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
95th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
6th percentile
Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
78th percentile
Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
50th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$202,705
Down $201,000 (-50%) from 2022
Liabilities
Down$621,939
Down $1,388,956 (-69%) from 2022
Net Assets
Up-$419,234
Up $1,187,956 (+74%) from 2022
Revenue
Up$1,056,624
Up $195,645 (+23%) from 2022
Expenses
Down$1,306,454
Down $51,827 (-3.8%) from 2022
Net Income
Up-$249,830
Up $247,472 (+50%) from 2022
Most recent year
2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The national blues museum explores and preserves the historic significance of the blues as the foundation of american music, celebrates the genre's various styles and recognizes the musicians who created, sustain, and continue to advance the art form.to achieve our mission, the national blues museum will;- present historical and modern-day information about blues music;- educate through live performances;- provide interactive technology;- showcase various exhibitions;- involve diverse communities through programming; and- serve as a forum for music education and the blues legacy.
The national blues museum explores and preserves the historic significance of the blues as the foundation of american music, celebrates the genre's various styles and recognizes the musicians who created, sustain, and continue to advance the art form.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $42,337 | $74,049 | ▲ $31,712 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $47,408 | $46,384 | ▼ $1,024 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $264,399 | $23,753 | ▼ $240,646 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $18,976 | ▲ $18,976 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $5,992 | $6,888 | ▲ $896 |
| Total Assets | $403,705 | $202,705 | ▼ $201,000 |
| Other Assets Total | $43,569 | $32,655 | ▼ $10,914 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $513,648 | $501,218 | ▼ $12,430 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,472,247 | $95,721 | ▼ $1,376,526 |
| Other Liabilities | $25,000 | $25,000 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,010,895 | $621,939 | ▼ $1,388,956 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $-1,607,190 | $-419,234 | ▲ $1,187,956 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $-1,607,190 | $-419,234 | ▲ $1,187,956 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $403,705 | $202,705 | ▼ $201,000 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $50,290 | $23,803 | $74,093 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $23,759 | $6,709 | $30,468 |
| Other Assets Org | $2,050 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin M Simon | Executive Director | FT | $117,525 | $117,525 |
| Robert Nelson | Executive Director | FT | $6,732 | $6,732 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Bernard Hayes | President/executive Director |
| Roel Vestjens | Vice President |
| Scott Mccuaig | Vice President |
| Barbara Hammerman | Director |
| Brian Marsh | Director |
| Devon Allman | Director |
| Eric Gales | Director |
| Frank Babcock | Director |
| Jeffrey Carter | Director |
| Marc Lopata | Director |
| Sandra Moore | Director |
| Robert J Endicott | Secretary |
| Amos Harris | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $785,056 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $521,398 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $149,230 | $161,665 | - | $310,895 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $59,643 | $64,614 | - | $124,257 |
| Advertising | $109,641 | - | - | $109,641 |
| Occupancy | $66,927 | $16,732 | - | $83,659 |
| Payroll Taxes | $22,970 | $24,884 | - | $47,854 |
| Office Expenses | $3,187 | $42,335 | - | $45,522 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $36,997 | $6,757 | - | $43,754 |
| Fees for Services Other | $41,436 | - | - | $41,436 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $18,428 | $19,964 | - | $38,392 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $13,738 | $3,434 | - | $17,172 |
| Information Technology | $16,033 | - | - | $16,033 |
| Interest | $14,370 | - | - | $14,370 |
| Other Expenses | $10,381 | $17,878 | - | $10,381 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $4,535 | $1,134 | - | $5,669 |
| All Other Expenses | $653 | - | - | $653 |
| Travel | $78 | - | - | $78 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $947,057 | $359,397 | $0 | $1,306,454 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Due to Related Parties | $25,000 |
“The return is prepared by an independent public accounting firm, reviewed by the chairman, and then provided to the members of the board of directors prior to filing.”
“Each board member signs a copy of the policy when he/she joins the board. Annually, all board members update and sign the forms. Any potential conflicts are discussed at a board meeting. For items where there is an identified conflict, the board member recuses himself from the vote.”
“The board's executive committee hired and worked closely with a consultant to develop the plan for hiring the executive director. Comparability data within the sector and the geographic area was used by the executive committee of the board, which negotiated and approved the executive director's compensation package.”
“Articles of incorporation, bylaws, conflicts of interest statement and financial statements are made available upon written request.”
“The national blues museum displays the statue of w. C. Handy, father of the blues, in its museum. The museum also displays donated artifacts.”
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