Figge Art Museum
Figge Art Museum
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About this organization
Mission
To bring art and people together through exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
About
EXHIBITION: THE FIGGE'S 2017-2018 EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED "LIFE ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI", PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE PEOPLE AND PLACES ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BY FATHER AND DAUGHTER DUTCH PHOTOGRAPHERS AND PHOTOJOURNALISTS AERNOUT AND TESKA OVERBEEKE. MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, A DISPLAY OF MESSAGES FOUND IN BOTTLES BY CHAD PREGRACKE AND HIS RIVER CLEAN-UP CREW OF THE NON PROFIT ORGANIZTION LIVING LANDS & WATERS DURING THEIR ANNUAL CLEANUP CAMPAIGNS ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS AND OHIO RIVERS. "WYNN BULLOCK: REVELATIONS", A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF PHOTOGRAPHER WYNN BULLOCKS'S EXTRAODINARY CAREER AND THE FIRST MAJOR EXHIBITION OF HIS WORK HELD IN IOWA. "STEVE SINNER: MASTER WOODTURNER", A HIGHLIGHT OF NEARLY 30 EXAMPLES OF ARTISTIC WOODTURNED OBJECTS BY MASTER WOODTURNER STEVE SINNER. 40TH ANNUAL ROCK ISLAND ART GUILD FINE ARTS EXHIBITION, A JURIED EXHIBITION ORGANIZED BY THE ROCK ISLAND ART GUILD, A VOLUNTEER-RUN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS ARTS IN THE QUAD CITY REGION. "MAURICE SENDAK: THE MEMORIAL EXHIBITION 50 YEARS, 50 WORKS, 50 REASONS", A CELEBRATION OF ILLUSTRATOR MAURICE SENDAK'S CAREER INCLUDING ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AS WELL AS DRAWINGS MADE FOR FRIENDS AND FANS FEATURING CHARARCTERS FROM "WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE", "LITTLE BEAR", AND "IN THE KITCHEN", AMONG OTHER BOOKS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The figge art museum actively serves the public by promoting appreciation and creation of visual art through education and by collecting, conserving, and exhibiting art. as a vital, responsive institution, the museum brings art and people together, we enrich our community with the experience of art through education, collections, exhibitions and preservation. we endeavor to transform our community through the power of art.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The figge art museum actively serves the public by promoting appreciation and creation of visual art through education and by collecting, conserving, and exhibiting art. as a vital, responsive institution, the museum brings art and people together, we enrich our community with the experience of art through education, collections, exhibitions and preservation. we endeavor to transform our community through the power of art.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is IA.
- The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 225 WEST 2ND STREET, DAVENPORT, IA, 52801 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 30 employees as of 2019.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $260,387.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1925.
- 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 J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,317,535 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $302,454 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.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.