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BUTTERFLY LODGE MUSEUM

GREER, AZ · EIN 860739564 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A500 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · butterflylodgemuseum.org
revenue
$40K
expenses
$52K
net assets
$259K
employees
mission · from form 990

EDUCATING THE PRESENT AND PROTECTING THE FUTURE BY PRESERVING THE PAST.

profile · synthesized from sources

BUTTERFLY LODGE MUSEUM is an operational museum located in Greer, Arizona. It preserves and showcases the history of James Willard Schultz, an author and historian of Native American lore, and his son, artist Hart Merriam "Lone Wolf" Schultz. The museum also serves as an event venue and operates a gift shop to support its activities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Applewhite Pavilion
A permanent covered outdoor facility used for educational programs, speakers, concerts, meetings, and other events, equipped with a kitchen, bathrooms, tables, chairs, and a sound system.
Gift Shop
Sells postcard prints of original paintings by Lone Wolf, books by James W. Schultz, Native American jewelry, local artisan crafts, and other merchandise to support museum operations.
Museum Exhibits
Showcases the life and works of James Willard Schultz and Hart Merriam "Lone Wolf" Schultz, including their belongings, art, and writings, with a focus on Native American history and culture.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Outdoor Pavilion Event Hosting 6 activities
    • Host educational and cultural events at outdoor pavilion
      Operates a permanent covered outdoor pavilion with over 1,000 square feet of space and one acre of land for educational programs, speaker events, concerts, and community gatherings, equipped with a kitchen, restrooms, seating, and audio equipment.
    • Host educational and cultural events in outdoor pavilion
      Operates a permanent covered outdoor pavilion with over 1,000 square feet of space and one acre of land for educational programs, speaker events, concerts, and community gatherings, equipped with a kitchen, restrooms, seating, and audio equipment.
    • Hosting educational programs and events
      Operates a permanent covered outdoor pavilion with over 1,000 square feet of space and one acre of land for educational programs, speakers, concerts, and other events, providing a fully equipped kitchen, restrooms, seating, and audio equipment.
    • Hosting educational programs and events
      Operates a permanent covered outdoor pavilion with over 1,000 square feet of space and one acre of land for educational programs, speakers, concerts, and other events, providing a fully equipped kitchen, restrooms, seating, and audio equipment.
    • Hosting educational programs and events
      Operates a permanent covered outdoor pavilion with over 1,000 square feet of space and one acre of land, equipped with a kitchen, restrooms, seating, and audio equipment for educational programs, speakers, concerts, and other events.
    • Providing an outdoor pavilion for events
      The organization operates a permanent covered outdoor pavilion with over 1,000 square feet of space and one acre of land, equipped with a kitchen, restrooms, seating, and audio equipment, for educational programs, speakers, concerts, and other events.
  • On-Site Museum Food Service Operations 6 activities
    • Operate museum gift shop with cultural and educational merchandise
      Sells books by James Willard Schultz, postcard prints of original artwork by Lone Wolf, Native American jewelry (including Zuni and Navajo), arts and crafts by local artisans, and other retail items such as t-shirts, children’s books, and plush animals.
    • Operate museum gift shop with curated cultural and regional merchandise
      Sells books by James Willard Schultz, postcard prints of Lone Wolf’s original artwork, Native American jewelry (Zuni, Navajo, and others), local arts and crafts, and a variety of retail items including clothing, candles, soaps, children’s books, and plush animals.
    • Operating a museum gift shop
      Sells books by James Willard Schultz, postcard prints of original paintings and sketches by Lone Wolf, copies of "My Life As An Indian," Native American jewelry, arts and crafts by local artisans, scented candles and soaps, socks, t-shirts, children’s books, and plush animals.
    • Operating a museum gift shop
      The organization operates a gift shop that sells books by James Willard Schultz, postcard prints of original paintings and sketches by Lone Wolf, copies of "My Life As An Indian," Native American jewelry, arts and crafts by local artisans, scented candles and soaps, socks, t-shirts, children’s books, and plush animals.
    • Operating a museum gift shop
      Sells books by James Willard Schultz, postcard prints of original paintings and sketches by Lone Wolf, copies of "My Life As An Indian," Native American jewelry, arts and crafts by local artisans, scented candles and soaps, socks, t-shirts, children’s books, and plush animals.
    • Operating a museum gift shop
      Sells books by James Willard Schultz, postcard prints of original paintings and sketches by Lone Wolf, copies of "My Life As An Indian," Native American jewelry, arts and crafts by local artisans, scented candles and soaps, socks, t-shirts, children’s books, and plush animals.
  • Religious-Themed Book and Cookbook Publishing 5 activities
    • Author and publish research-based literature on Blackfeet culture
      Authored 37 books and numerous articles based on personal journals, primarily documenting life with the Blackfeet people.
    • Author and publish research-based literature on Blackfeet culture
      Authored 37 books and numerous articles based on personal journals documenting life with the Blackfeet, contributing to ethnographic and historical knowledge of the tribe.
    • Authoring books and articles
      Authored 37 books and numerous articles based on personal journals, primarily focusing on life with the Blackfeet.
    • Authoring books and articles
      Authored 37 books and numerous articles based on personal journals, primarily focusing on life with the Blackfeet.
    • Authoring books and articles
      Authored 37 books and numerous articles based on personal journals, primarily focusing on life with the Blackfeet.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Donate and display cultural artwork in community institutions
      Donated a five-foot by eight-foot painting depicting Jacob Hamblin as a missionary among the Navajos to the LDS church in Eagar, Arizona, where it remains on public display.
    • Donate culturally significant artwork to community institutions
      Donated a five-foot by eight-foot painting of Jacob Hamblin as a missionary among the Navajos to the LDS church in Eagar, Arizona, where it remains on public display.
    • Donating artwork to the community
      Donated a five-foot by eight-foot painting depicting Jacob Hamblin as a missionary among the Navajos to the Mormon community in Eagar, Arizona, which is still displayed at the LDS church.
    • Donating artwork to the community
      Donated a five-foot by eight-foot painting depicting Jacob Hamblin as a missionary among the Navajos to the Mormon community in Eagar, Arizona, which is still displayed at the LDS church.
    • Donating artwork to the community
      Donated a five-foot by eight-foot painting depicting Jacob Hamblin as a missionary among the Navajos to the Mormon community in Eagar, Arizona, which is still displayed at the LDS church.
    • Donating historical artwork
      The organization donated a five-foot by eight-foot painting depicting Jacob Hamblin as a missionary among the Navajos to the Mormon community in Eagar, Arizona, which is still displayed at the LDS church.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$21K51%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$259K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$259K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 6
  • CHRIS WEBER — DIRECTOR
  • GARY WEBER — DIRECTOR
  • JEAN WERNER — DIRECTOR
  • LORRAINE SHUMWAY — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE WERNER — DIRECTOR
  • RUTH CORDES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Butterfly Lodge Museum Partner — Shares site with the Applewhite Pavilion, offering adjacent access for event attendees.
  • Montana Historical Society Partner — Published posthumous works of James Willard Schultz, including "Blackfeet Man" in 1961.