Friends of the Musees des Arts Decoratifs
Friends of the Musees des Arts Decoratifs
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About this organization
Revenue
$447,233
Expenses
$468,435
Mission
The Friends mission is to foster the appreciation and conservation of the decorative arts. In carrying out its mission, the Friends supports the preservation, restoration and exhibition of, and educational programs regarding important examples of interior design, furniture, textiles, fashion, graphic arts, decorative painting, art glass, jewelry, porcelain and other decorative and useful objects, including by supporting the activities and programs of Les Arts Decoratifs.
About
Grants provided during the year to the Musee des Arts Decoratifs (Paris, France) in order to fund the following projects: 1. $33,750 for the acquisition of a wax sculpture by Ringel d'Illzach for the 19th century department of the museum. 2. $28,011 acquisition for the Art Nouveav/Art Deco department - the Clement Mere acquisition. 3. $3,363 acquisition for the jewellery department - collection of 59 belt buckles and 17 buttons (18th to 20th century) from Galerie Laura Pecheur. 4. $56,046 for restorations for exhibition 'Faire le Mur, Four Centuries of Wallpaper at the Musees des Arts Decoratifs'. 5. $38,468 for restorations for the exhibition 'Fashion Forward' (Apr-Aug 2016). 6. $55,625 for exhibition 'Roger Tallon, Design in Motion', French industrial designer (1929-2011). Exhibit installation, architect fees, lighting engineer fees. 7. $55,625 for exhibition 'Tenue Correcte Exigee, Appropriate Attire Please' (Dec 2016-Apr 2017). Shipping fees for 18 works from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and 6 works from the LACMA, Los Angeles.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The friends mission is to foster the appreciation and conservation of the decorative arts. in carrying out its mission, the friends supports the preservation, restoration and exhibition of, and educational programs regarding important examples of interior design, furniture, textiles, fashion, graphic arts, decorative painting, art glass, jewelry, porcelain and other decorative and useful objects, including by supporting the activities and programs of les arts decoratifs.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The friends mission is to foster the appreciation and conservation of the decorative arts. in carrying out its mission, the friends supports the preservation, restoration and exhibition of, and educational programs regarding important examples of interior design, furniture, textiles, fashion, graphic arts, decorative painting, art glass, jewelry, porcelain and other decorative and useful objects, including by supporting the activities and programs of les arts decoratifs.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of NY, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2017 as 40 EAST 78TH STREET APT 12G, NEW YORK, NY, 100211830.
- The non-profit has a total of 0 employees, as reported on their form for 2017.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$21,202.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1999.
- The organization pays $39,920 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $44,221 in fundraising expenses.
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