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SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF THE WEST INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 208862731 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A50 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · scottsdalemuseumwest.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$2.8M
net assets
$6.7M
employees
31
volunteers
30
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

INCREASE AND DIFFUSE KNOWLEDGE; ENCOURAGE THE APPRECIATION OF ART AND HISTORY; MAINTAIN A MUSEUM OR MUSEUMS TO EXHIBIT, COLLECT AND PRESERVE OBJECTS OF ARTISTIC AND HISTORIC INTEREST; AND PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Scottsdale Museum of the West is a cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the art, history, and diverse cultures of the American West. The museum features rotating exhibitions of Western art, Native American artifacts, and historical collections, alongside public programs including film screenings, educational events, and artist talks. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, it serves local residents, tourists, and scholars interested in Western heritage.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Conversations in Clay
Artist talk series featuring Native American potters such as Daniel Begay, Sergio Lugo, and Joseph Youngblood Lugo, highlighting traditional and contemporary pottery techniques and cultural fusion
Exhibitions on View
Rotating exhibitions showcasing Western art and artifacts, including works by Tom Gilleon, William Matthews, Melanie Yazzie, and collections of Native American jewelry, Hopi pottery, and historical Western memorabilia
Sally’s Night: Space: The Final Frontier
Free family education program for children ages 9–13 focusing on astronomy and exploration through Native American and Western explorer perspectives, linked to modern space innovation
Western Movie Matinees
Free and low-cost screenings of classic Western films in the museum’s Virginia G. Piper Theatre, open to members, general admission holders, and film-only attendees
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Native American Astronomy Outreach 1 activity
    • Family Night Camp Programs
      Hosts free family night camp programs focused on themes such as astronomy and exploration, integrating Native American and Western perspectives.
  • Curated Film Screenings 1 activity
    • Western Film Screenings
      Hosts Western movie matinees in its Virginia G. Piper Theatre, featuring classic and award-winning films.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Native American Artist Talks
      Hosts educational programs and artist talks featuring Native American artists, such as Daniel Begay, Sergio Lugo, and Joseph Youngblood Lugo, to discuss their work, techniques, cultural traditions, and artistic practices.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2.16M
Contributions & grants$1.34M62%
Program service revenue$702K33%
Investment income$77K4%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$2.76M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$1.73M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.66M
Cash$803K
Investments$4.89M
Liabilities$1.95M
Net assets$6.71M
Liquid reserves24.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -72.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL J FOX ADVANCEMENT ADVISOR 60 $356K
WILLIAM J BURNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $170K
board members · 23
  • ABE HAYS — TRUSTEE
  • BETSY FAHLMAN — TRUSTEE
  • BILLIE J ORR — TRUSTEE
  • BRAD RICHARDSON — TRUSTEE
  • CHRISTINE MOLLRING — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID SHERF — CHAIR ELECT
  • DAVID SMITH — TREASURER
  • HAROLD D PIAZZA JR — TRUSTEE
  • HOWIE ALPER — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES D BRUNER — CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
  • JENNIFER SANDS — TRUSTEE
  • JOAN FUDALA — TRUSTEE
  • MARSHALL TRIMBLE — TRUSTEE
  • MARY G MEYER — TRUSTEE
  • ORME LEWIS — TRUSTEE
  • PAM RENTSCHLER — SECRETARY
  • PHILIP W HAGENAH — TRUSTEE
  • RICHARD A HORN — TRUSTEE
  • STEPHANIE JOHNSON — TRUSTEE
  • STEVE L HIPP — VICE CHAIR
  • TIM PETERSON — TRUSTEE
  • W SCOTT ROBERTSON — TRUSTEE
  • WILIAM G RIDENOUR — CHAIR
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • PHX Art Museum Partner — Has a reciprocal membership program with PHX Art Museum.