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Arizona Copper Art Museum Inc

Clarkdale, AZ · EIN 823526068 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE A50 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.arizonacopperartmuseum.com
revenue
$426K
expenses
$128K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Copper Art Museum is dedicated to acquiring, preserving, educating, and displaying works of coppersmiths from around the world. It aims to identify Arizona as the "Copper State" by showcasing copper art and its historical significance. The museum is located in Clarkdale, Arizona, a town with a rich copper mining history.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Art & Architecture Collection
Reveals human expression and the application of creative skill and imagination through the use of copper and its alloys, including a Religious Art & Architecture Room.
Distillery & Winery Collection
Exhibits stills and tools used for harvesting and making wine, beer, cognac, and other spirits.
Drinkware Collection
Exhibits vessels in which beer, wine, water, and other liquids were stored or served from, showcasing copper's historical role in drinkware.
Historical Information Collection
Reveals copper’s history, locations, affinities, mysteries, and how copper and its ore were used for other purposes.
Kitchenware Collection
Displays copper cookware used in various cooking methods, highlighting its properties and historical use.
Military Art Collection (Trench Art)
Showcases individual creativity by military men through works on expended brass artillery shell casings and other materials, often made as souvenirs.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Copper Heritage Preservation and Exhibition 11 activities
    • Curate and exhibit collections on copper history, art, and culture
      Operates permanent and thematic exhibits that explore the historical, artistic, and cultural significance of copper, including its role in Arizona’s identity and global heritage. Exhibits integrate artifacts, stories, and world legends to connect visitors with the broader narrative of copper use across civilizations.
    • Curating a Copper Art and Architecture Collection
      The museum maintains a collection of art and architectural pieces that demonstrate human expression and creative skill through the use of copper and its alloys.
    • Curating a Copper Distillery and Winery Collection
      The museum maintains a collection of stills and tools made from copper, used in the processes of harvesting and making wine, beer, cognac, and other spirits.
    • Curating a Copper Drinkware Collection
      The museum maintains a collection of copper vessels used for storing or serving various liquids such as beer, wine, and water.
    • Curating a Copper Kitchenware Collection
      The museum maintains a collection of copper cookware, illustrating various cooking methods from open fires to electric ranges.
    • Curating a Military Art Collection (Trench Art)
      The museum curates a collection of military art, known as Trench Art, showcasing the creativity of military personnel through items made from expended brass artillery shell casings and other materials.
    • Exhibiting Copper Art and History
      The museum presents exhibits that combine history and artifacts to tell the story of copper, connecting Arizona's copper history with world legends and art. This includes collections on military art (Trench Art), general copper art and architecture, kitchenware, drinkware, and distillery/winery tools.
    • Maintain specialized collections of copper-based artifacts
      Preserves and displays diverse collections including copper cookware, drinkware, distillery and winemaking tools, military trench art made from brass shell casings, and architectural elements, showcasing the functional and artistic applications of copper and its alloys throughout history.
    • Maintain specialized collections of copper-based artifacts
      Preserves and displays diverse collections including copper art and architecture, military trench art made from brass shell casings, copper kitchenware and drinkware, and distillery/winery equipment used in beverage production. These collections originated from the personal holdings of founders Pat and Drake Meinke.
    • Maintaining a Copper History Information Room
      The museum maintains an information room dedicated to revealing copper's history, locations, affinities, mysteries, and its various uses.
    • Operating a Copper Art Museum
      The organization operates a museum that tells the story of copper, connecting Arizona's copper history with world legends and art through various exhibits and collections.
  • Historic House Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Commemorate Arizona's copper heritage and centennial milestones
      Functions as an official Arizona Centennial Legacy Project, highlighting why Arizona is known as the Copper State and honoring the state’s and Clarkdale’s 100-year anniversaries through dedicated programming and exhibits.
  • Museum Exhibits & Collections Stewardship 1 activity
    • Curate and present exhibits on copper's history, art, and cultural significance
      Operates a museum that tells the story of copper through exhibits combining historical artifacts, world legends, and artistic expression, with a focus on Arizona's identity as the Copper State. The museum opened in 2012 as an official Arizona Centennial Legacy Project.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$426K
Contributions & grants$262K62%
Program service revenue
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$826
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$1.70M
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Monica E Meinke Treasurer 10 $10K
Nicole A Basham Director 5 $592
board members · 2
  • Christopher J Meinke — Director
  • Melissa C Krueger — Director