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WICKENBURG, AZ · EIN 860204201 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.westernmuseum.org
revenue
$4.0M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$20.7M
employees
24
volunteers
100
program ratio
62%
mission · from form 990

THE DESERT CABALLEROS WESTERN MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO SHARE THE DIVERSE STORIES, CULTURES AND EXPERIENCES OF THE WEST.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Sigler Western Museum, formerly the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, shares the diverse stories, cultures, and experiences of the American West. Located in Wickenburg, AZ, it features exhibitions, collections, and educational programs to foster community engagement and understanding of Western values and traditions. The museum is expanding with a new art museum and pavilion.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Cowgirl Up! Exhibition and Sale
Annual exhibition and sale of artists' works, on view through May 31.
First Responder's Appreciation Day
Offers free museum admission to active first responders and their children (under 17) on a designated day.
Speaking of Wickenburg
Ongoing current exhibition.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Museum Volunteer Operations Support 7 activities
    • Conduct annual docent training
      Provides annual training for docents each October to build capacity for museum education and visitor engagement.
    • Docent Training
      Conducts annual docent training sessions each October to support its educational and interpretive programs.
    • Engage volunteers in museum operations
      Recruits and utilizes volunteers across a range of functions including exhibition installation, artifact cataloging, library support, carpentry, maintenance, data entry, mailings, special events, education programs, and museum governance.
    • Engage volunteers in museum operations and programs
      Recruits and utilizes volunteers across a wide range of operational areas including exhibition installation, artifact cataloging, library support, carpentry, maintenance, data entry, mailings, special events, education programs, and museum governance.
    • Train docents annually
      Conducts annual training sessions each October to prepare docents for guiding tours and supporting educational programming at the museum.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers in various museum operations, including exhibition installation, artifact cataloging, library support, carpentry, maintenance, data entry, mailings, special events, education programs, and museum governance.
    • Volunteer engagement and training
      Engages volunteers in various museum operations such as exhibition installation, artifact cataloging, maintenance, data entry, and special events, and conducts annual docent training sessions.
  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 6 activities
    • Expand museum facilities through capital development
      Breaking ground on a new $30 million art museum and pavilion spanning 27,100 square feet, including gallery spaces, an indoor pavilion, and an outdoor courtyard, supported by a $20 million donation—one of the largest gifts to an arts and cultural organization in Arizona.
    • Host rotating and permanent exhibitions
      Organizes and operates exhibitions such as "Cowgirl Up! Exhibition and Sale" and "Speaking of Wickenburg," including both rotating and ongoing displays. The society operates a 25,600-square-foot main building and a 4,674-square-foot Cultural Crossroads Learning Center to house these exhibitions.
    • Hosting Art Exhibitions
      Hosts and operates art exhibitions, including the "Cowgirl Up! Exhibition and Sale" and "Speaking of Wickenburg," showcasing artists' works and cultural themes.
    • Operate and expand museum facilities
      Manages a 25,600-square-foot main building and a 4,674-square-foot Cultural Crossroads Learning Center; currently developing a new $30 million, 27,100-square-foot art museum and pavilion. The organization has secured a $20 million donation to support this expansion, one of the largest gifts to an arts organization in Arizona.
    • Operating Museum Facilities
      Operates a 25,600-square-foot main building and a 4,674-square-foot Cultural Crossroads Learning Center, and is breaking ground on a new 27,100 square foot art museum and pavilion.
    • Operating and expanding museum facilities
      Operates a 25,600-square-foot main building and a 4,674-square-foot Cultural Crossroads Learning Center, and is breaking ground on a new 27,100 square foot art museum and pavilion.
  • Discounted and Incentivized Event Access 4 activities
    • Community Appreciation Days
      Offers free admission to active first responders and children 17 and under for designated appreciation days.
    • Offering free admission days
      Offers free admission to specific groups, such as active first responders and children 17 and under, on designated appreciation days.
    • Provide community access and appreciation programs
      Offers free admission to active first responders and children 17 and under during designated appreciation events to promote community engagement and accessibility.
    • Provide free community access and appreciation events
      Offers free admission to specific community groups, such as active first responders and children 17 and under, during designated appreciation days to promote inclusive access to cultural programming.
  • Western and Thematic Art Exhibitions 2 activities
    • Host and operate rotating art exhibitions
      Organizes and hosts rotating exhibitions such as "Cowgirl Up! Exhibition and Sale" and "Speaking of Wickenburg," featuring artists' works and public programming. These exhibitions include both display and sale components, indicating a recurring programmatic focus on showcasing Western and cowboy culture-themed art.
    • Hosting art exhibitions
      Hosts art exhibitions including "Cowgirl Up!" and "Speaking of Wickenburg," some of which are also sales events.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$3.96M
Contributions & grants$3.07M77%
Program service revenue$242K6%
Investment income$144K4%
Other revenue$506K
expenses
Total expenses$1.76M
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$931K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$20.81M
Cash$3.15M
Investments$6.76M
Liabilities$121K
Net assets$20.69M
Liquid reserves67.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +136.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DANIEL FINLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $157K
board members · 20
  • BETSY DEIBEL — Trustee
  • BETTY WATT — Trustee
  • CHARLEE BROTHERTON — Trustee
  • CHUCK GUETZ — Trustee
  • DAN FINLEY — Trustee
  • DEBORAH BATEMAN — Trustee
  • DEBORAH POTEET — Trustee
  • JACK SIGLER — Trustee
  • JANE PARRISH — Trustee
  • JASON ROVEY — Chairman
  • KEN HEINEMAN — Trustee
  • LINDA WAAG — Trustee
  • LORI JAROS — Trustee
  • MARGIE BROWN — Secretary
  • MAURA ALLEN — Trustee
  • MAURA SCHUSTER — Trustee
  • MYRNA BENNETT — Trustee
  • SAM CRISSMAN — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • SARAH GOULARD — Treasurer
  • THERESA DUNN — Trustee
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Carey and Jack Sigler Funder — Donated $20 million, leading to the museum being renamed the Sigler Western Museum.
  • Town of Wickenburg Partner — Collaborated to recognize First Responder’s Appreciation Day through a joint public event.