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George Phippen Memorial Foundation

Prescott, AZ · EIN 510157597 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE A510 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.phippenartmuseum.org
revenue
$579K
expenses
$531K
net assets
$6.5M
employees
8
volunteers
31
program ratio
42%
mission · from form 990

To preserve and exhibit museum quality Western art and educate the public about the unique heritage, history, legends, and influence of art of the American West

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phippen Museum, located in Prescott, Arizona, is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting museum-quality Western art while educating the public about the heritage and history of the American West. The museum hosts a variety of exhibits, workshops, and events that engage the community and celebrate the artistic contributions of Western artists.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Educational Programs
Offers guided tours, art classes, and workshops for students and the community to engage with art and history.
Hold Your Horses! Invitational Exhibition & Sale
Annual exhibition dedicated to equine art, featuring works by top Western artists.
Miniature Masterpiece Show & Sale
Celebrates small-format artworks created by various artists, allowing collectors to purchase unique pieces.
Western Art Show & Sale
Annual event showcasing Western art with opportunities for artists to sell their work and engage with the public.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Western and Thematic Art Exhibitions 3 activities
    • Host Annual "Hold Your Horses!" Invitational Exhibition and Sale
      Presents an annual "Hold Your Horses! Invitational Exhibition and Sale" dedicated to equine art, showcasing original works by Western artists for purchase.
    • Host Annual "Miniature Masterpiece Show & Sale"
      Hosts an annual "Miniature Masterpiece Show & Sale," an invitational exhibition featuring over 60 renowned Western artists creating small-format artworks (no larger than 6x9 inches), available for viewing in person and online, with a Sale-by-Draw event.
    • Hosting the "Hold Your Horses! Invitational Exhibition and Sale"
      Presents an annual invitational exhibition and sale dedicated to equine art, showcasing original works by Western artists.
  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 2 activities
    • Host Annual Western Art Show & Sale
      Presents an annual Memorial Day weekend Western Art Show & Sale in downtown Prescott, Arizona, featuring over 90 artists exhibiting, selling, and demonstrating live, including Quick Draw Challenges and an artist award ceremony.
    • Hosting the "Miniature Masterpiece Show & Sale"
      Organizes an invitational exhibition and sale of small-format artworks (no larger than 6x9 inches) by over 70 renowned Western artists, available for viewing in person and online, and includes a Sale-by-Draw event.
  • Visual Arts Exhibition & Collection Preservation 2 activities
    • Operate a Western Art Museum
      Operates a 17,000 sq. ft. museum with permanent and rotating exhibitions of Western art and heritage, including a collection of nearly 800 pieces of museum-quality fine art, the Solon H. Borglum Collection, and the Arizona Rancher & Cowboy Hall of Fame.
    • Operating a Western Art Museum
      Operates a 17,000 sq. ft. museum that houses a permanent collection of nearly 800 pieces of museum-quality fine art, including the Solon H. Borglum Collection and the Bill & Marion Gary Western Heritage Gallery, and features various permanent and rotating exhibits.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Host Special Events and Receptions
      Organizes special events such as a Kids Corral Art Tent with hands-on art activities for young artists and a Hometown Hoedown Dinner with cocktails, live entertainment, and dinner for guests to mingle with participating artists.
    • Hosting Community Events
      Organizes various special events, including a Kids Corral Art Tent with hands-on art activities for young artists and a Hometown Hoedown Dinner with cocktails, live entertainment, and dinner for guests to mingle with artists.
    • Hosting the Annual Western Art Show & Sale
      Organizes an annual Memorial Day weekend Western Art Show & Sale in downtown Prescott, Arizona, featuring over 90 acclaimed artists, Quick Draw Challenges, a live art auction, and an artist award ceremony.
    • Provide Educational Programs and Tours
      Offers history-based guided tours led by trained docents, studio art activities led by certified art teachers, and trail hikes exploring local geography, geology, and ecology.
    • Providing Educational Programs and Tours
      Offers history-based guided tours led by trained docent leaders, studio art activities led by certified art teachers, and trail hikes exploring local geography, geology, and ecology for students.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$579K
Contributions & grants$292K50%
Program service revenue$51K9%
Investment income$17K3%
Other revenue$219K
expenses
Total expenses$531K
Program expenses42%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising31%
Salaries & benefits$239K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.59M
Cash$559K
Investments$0
Liabilities$46K
Net assets$6.54M
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Edd Kellerman Executive Direc 40 $57K
board members · 10
  • Billie Orr — Member
  • Carol Faoro — Member
  • Darrell Phippen — Honorary Truste
  • Donna Gaddis — Secretary
  • George Steiner — Member
  • Julie Rushing — Member
  • Karen Despain — Member
  • Karen Robertson — Member
  • Kevin Pitts — Chairman
  • Myron Deibel — Member
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Arizona Pastel Artists Association (APAA) Partner — Hosts the APAA's 10th International Exhibition & Sale.
  • Dan Fout Partner — Exhibits "Sacred Southwest: Hispanic Devotional Art" from his collection.
  • Linda Scott Partner — Exhibits "Sacred Southwest: Hispanic Devotional Art" from her collection.
  • Mountain Artists Guild Partner — Collaborates on the Kids Corral Art Tent to inspire young artists.
  • Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS) Partner — Hosts NAWS's 31st Annual Juried Exhibition, "The Color of Light."
  • Stephen Quiller Partner — Hosts an exhibition juried by acclaimed watercolor artist and educator Stephen Quiller.
  • The Hitchcock Foundation Partner — Collaborates to enrich public access to art by displaying a curated collection of artwork.
  • U.S. House of Representatives Partner — Sponsors a nation-wide high school arts competition