Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation Inc.
Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation is to celebrate history, art and culture and to support the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan.
About
During calendar year 2018, the Foundation continued a transition from its previous role in operating the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center at Washburn, ND to providing financial support to the facility, now part of the North Dakota State Park system. The Foundation provided over $100,000 in contributions to the State of North Dakota to support historical and cultural interpretive programming at the Center and Fort Mandan historic site. With The Capital Gallery in Bismarck, ND, the Foundations new and expanded role remains focused on history, art, and culture in exciting and engaging ways.Highlights of the year with gallery exhibitions were:JanuaryFinal month of the #nowords exhibition of abstract art by Bismarck, ND artist Jessica Wachter, her largest ever. From the preceding three months through January, nearly 1,000 visitors enjoyed her remarkable work, including pieces up to 10 feet tall. The artist conducted presentations throughout the exhibition.February-AprilWinter Blend was the theme of this exhibition, showcasing all of the artists in the gallerys stable, from historical themed works to abstract to expressive. Nearly 500 visitors participated in this exhibition. May-JuneSpring Back exhibition featured two artists, Bismarck impressionist painter Donna Cristy with vivid palette knife oil paintings of landscapes and Michael Haynes, nationally recognized watercolor artist with his collection of Lewis & Clark Expedition themed works. A set of 12 important paintings depicting the members of the Expedition was acquired by a benefactor and the gallery in turn donated them to the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn for their permanent exhibits. Three hundred visitors enjoyed this exhibit. July-AugustDakota Perspectives was displayed, combining western North Dakota representational artist Kaye Burian with her dramatically-realistic images of the Bad Lands, horses, cowboys, bison and other western themes with the works of two Nigerian artists, Dotun Popoola and Jonathan Imafidor, whose mosaic-styled large pieces, depicting Dakota historical themes, were very popular. Over 500 attended this exhibition. September-OctoberThunder Hawk & Yellow Bird showcased the unique art form known as Indian Ledger Art, combining the artists talented perspectives laid upon historical documents, some dating back over 200 years. The exhibition also included canvases, sculptures and wooden effigies, all helping reveal the cultural heritage of this region through Native perspectives. Butch Thunder Hawk is Lakota Sioux and Monte Yellow Bird is Hidatsa, Arikara, Crow heritage. November-DecemberHoliday Showcase was the theme, again showing the gallerys wide variety of art genres including paintings, sculptures, pottery and blown glass works. The Capital Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment. The gallery is free and open to the public. Sales of original art augment the foundations fundraising efforts in support of its mission Celebrating History, Art, and Culture!
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The mission of the lewis & clark fort mandan foundation is to celebrate history, art and culture and to support the lewis & clark interpretive center and fort mandan.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The mission of the lewis & clark fort mandan foundation is to celebrate history, art and culture and to support the lewis & clark interpretive center and fort mandan.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as ND.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is PO Box 1197, Bismarck, ND, 58502.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 6.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $27,857.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $215,964 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $59,652 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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