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Museum of Western Colorado Inc

EIN 84-0588068 • 501(c)3 • Grand Junction, CO

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The museum of western colorado is an educational institution that collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, specimens, and information concerning the cultural and natural history of western colorado and the contiguous area. We enhance the quality of life for the public we serve through research, programs, and exhibits to promote awareness, understanding, appreciation and preservation of the past and present.

P O Box 20000-5020Grand Junction, CO 81502-5020

wcmuseum.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

15th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

27th percentile

$58,469

Higher top officer pay than 27% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-2.0%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Down

$5,472,798

Down $114,180 (-2.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$193,781

Up $4,228 (+2.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$5,279,017

Down $118,408 (-2.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,264,074

Up $163,720 (+15%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,459,628

Up $220,699 (+18%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$195,554

Down $56,979 (-41%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $5,495,868Liabilities 2011: $150,166Net Assets 2011: $5,345,7022011Assets 2012: $5,411,515Liabilities 2012: $107,405Net Assets 2012: $5,304,1102012Assets 2013: $5,155,241Liabilities 2013: $112,556Net Assets 2013: $5,042,6852013Assets 2014: $4,840,807Liabilities 2014: $115,066Net Assets 2014: $4,725,7412014Assets 2015: $4,756,821Liabilities 2015: $130,088Net Assets 2015: $4,626,7332015Assets 2016: $4,710,353Liabilities 2016: $133,372Net Assets 2016: $4,576,9812016Assets 2017: $4,866,095Liabilities 2017: $130,454Net Assets 2017: $4,735,6412017Assets 2018: $4,693,282Liabilities 2018: $170,069Net Assets 2018: $4,523,2132018Assets 2019: $4,536,377Liabilities 2019: $67,635Net Assets 2019: $4,468,7422019Assets 2020: $4,702,983Liabilities 2020: $372,693Net Assets 2020: $4,330,2902020Assets 2021: $5,482,954Liabilities 2021: $182,657Net Assets 2021: $5,300,2972021Assets 2022: $5,591,945Liabilities 2022: $171,994Net Assets 2022: $5,419,9512022Assets 2023: $5,586,978Liabilities 2023: $189,553Net Assets 2023: $5,397,4252023Assets 2024: $5,472,798Liabilities 2024: $193,781Net Assets 2024: $5,279,0172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,472,798
Liabilities$193,781
Net Assets$5,279,017
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth63rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $1,203,840Expenses 2011: $1,321,499Net Income 2011: -$117,6592011Revenue 2012: $1,551,711Expenses 2012: $1,658,218Net Income 2012: -$106,5072012Revenue 2013: $1,385,477Expenses 2013: $1,768,865Net Income 2013: -$383,3882013Revenue 2014: $1,300,112Expenses 2014: $1,652,333Net Income 2014: -$352,2212014Revenue 2015: $1,392,829Expenses 2015: $1,439,372Net Income 2015: -$46,5432015Revenue 2016: $1,438,827Expenses 2016: $1,536,960Net Income 2016: -$98,1332016Revenue 2017: $1,501,645Expenses 2017: $1,454,478Net Income 2017: $47,1672017Revenue 2018: $1,423,533Expenses 2018: $1,531,099Net Income 2018: -$107,5662018Revenue 2019: $1,347,524Expenses 2019: $1,546,744Net Income 2019: -$199,2202019Revenue 2020: $947,814Expenses 2020: $1,135,584Net Income 2020: -$187,7702020Revenue 2021: $1,916,272Expenses 2021: $1,037,927Net Income 2021: $878,3452021Revenue 2022: $1,369,589Expenses 2022: $1,056,221Net Income 2022: $313,3682022Revenue 2023: $1,100,354Expenses 2023: $1,238,929Net Income 2023: -$138,5752023Revenue 2024: $1,264,074Expenses 2024: $1,459,628Net Income 2024: -$195,5542024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,264,074
Expenses$1,459,628
Net Income-$195,554
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$5,472,798
Liabilities
$193,781
Net assets
$5,279,017
Revenue
$1,264,074
Expenses
$1,459,628
Net income
-$195,554
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.47$0.19$5.28$1.26$1.46$0.20
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.59$0.19$5.40$1.10$1.24$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.59$0.17$5.42$1.37$1.06$0.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.48$0.18$5.30$1.92$1.04$0.88
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.70$0.37$4.33$0.95$1.14$0.19
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.54$0.07$4.47$1.35$1.55$0.20
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.69$0.17$4.52$1.42$1.53$0.11
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.87$0.13$4.74$1.50$1.45$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.71$0.13$4.58$1.44$1.54$0.10
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.76$0.13$4.63$1.39$1.44$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.84$0.12$4.73$1.30$1.65$0.35
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.16$0.11$5.04$1.39$1.77$0.38
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.41$0.11$5.30$1.55$1.66$0.11
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.50$0.15$5.35$1.20$1.32$0.12
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,395,108
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The museum of western colorado is an educational institution that collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, specimens, and information concerning the cultural and natural history of western colorado and the contiguous area. We enhance the quality of life for the public we serve through research, programs, and exhibits to promote awareness, understanding, appreciation and preservation of the past and present.

The museum of western colorado is an educational institution that collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, specimens, and information concerning the cultural and natural history of western colorado and the contiguous area. We enhance the quality of life for the public we serve through research, programs, and exhibits to promote awarness, understanding, appreciation and preservation of the past and present.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,460,449$3,318,285▼ $142,164
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,500,080$1,600,795▲ $100,715
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$271,322$297,151▲ $25,829
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$306,613$159,500▼ $147,113
Inventories for Sale or Use$47,014$52,487▲ $5,473
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$8,230-
Accounts Receivable$1,500$3,925▲ $2,425
Total Assets$5,586,978$5,472,798▼ $114,180
Other Assets Total-$32,425-
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$144,963$141,211▼ $3,752
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,168$27,378▲ $3,210
Other Liabilities$20,422$25,192▲ $4,770
Total Liabilities$189,553$193,781▲ $4,228
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,355,757$5,228,694▼ $127,063
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$41,668$50,323▲ $8,655
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,397,425$5,279,017▼ $118,408
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,586,978$5,472,798▼ $114,180

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,432,263$1,844,784$4,277,047
Land$832,933-$832,933
Other Land Buildings$45,930$612,049$657,979
Equipment$7,159$160,904$168,063

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$1,535,531-▲ $216,933-$1,741,195
2023$1,400,050-▲ $148,691-$1,535,531
2022$1,622,756-▼ $212,673-$1,400,050
2021$996,922$499,950▲ $133,338-$1,622,756
2020$1,002,964-▲ $93,977$100,000$996,922
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay27th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Shenna HaydenExecutive DiFT$58,469$58,469

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christina HarneyPresident
Andrea StolarczykDirector
Barb BowmanDirector
Brady BlackmerDirector
Bryan CareiDirector
Erika JacksonDirector
Kathy HallDirector
Steve ScrogginsDirector
Cody KennedyCity of Gj R
Edward GardnerEmeritus
Jj FletcherMesa Cnty Re
Tom OliverPast Preside
Rebecca PetersenSecetery
Kristy LindquistTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$560,515
Program Service Revenue
$392,713
Investment Income
$157,696
Other Revenue
$153,150
All Other Contributions
$96,683
Change in Net Assets
$-195,554

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,264,074
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,264,074
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,264,074
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$817,476
Other Expenses$642,152
Total Fundraising Expense$30,102
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$562,703$79,518$13,253$655,474
Depreciation Depletion$96,570$15,331-$111,901
Occupancy$92,356$10,490-$102,846
Insurance$47,951$16,586-$64,537
Payroll Taxes$51,886$7,240$1,207$60,333
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$51,288$6,155$1,026$58,469
Other Employee Benefits$37,152$5,184$864$43,200
All Other Expenses$27,685$7,910$197$35,792
Information Technology$11,552$20,811$2,856$35,219
Travel$27,822--$27,822
Other Expenses$23,588$25,002$6,468$23,588
Advertising$14,941$882$4,231$20,054
Office Expenses$12,774$6,186-$18,960
Fees for Services Legal$7,574$6,054-$13,628
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$11,269-$11,269
Interest-$4,263-$4,263
Total Functional Expenses$1,205,995$223,531$30,102$1,459,628

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,459,628
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,459,628
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,459,628
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$18,000
Fundraising Direct Expenses$13,356
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Events$18,000$18,000$13,356$4,644
Total Events$18,000$18,000$13,356$4,644
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Compensated Absences$20,990
Other Accrued Liabilities$3,878
Accrued Interest$324
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The treasurer and executive director review and present to board”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The board of directors reviews the conflict of interest policy annually, and board members are required to disclose potential confilicts in compliance with the policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation is benchmarked using the american alliance for museums salary survey other museum salary surveys, and pay in similar organizations.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

“Documents are available for public review at the museum of western colorado by appointment.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Museum of Western Colorado Inc
EIN
84-0588068
Phone
9702420971
Address
P O BOX 20000-5020, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81502-5020

Signing Officer

Name
Shenna Hayden
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9702420971
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Shenna Hayden
Formed
1966
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
37
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Blair and Assoc
Address
105 SE FRONTIER AVE STE A, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413-4020
Preparer
Paul D Miller
Phone
9708567550
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The museum of western colorado is an educational institution that collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, specimens, and information concerning the cultural and natural history of western colorado and the contiguous area. We enhance the quality of life for the public we serve through research, programs, and exhibits to promote awareness, understanding, appreciation and preservation of the past and present.”

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“General services in various areas of the operations”

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