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Amon Carter Museum Of Western Art

Amon Carter Museum Of Western Art

Fort Worth, TX 76107
Tax ID75-1077979

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About this organization

Revenue

$20,810,184

Expenses

$15,577,369

Website

cartermuseum.org

Mission

The Amon Carter Museum Of Western Art Was Established Through The Generosity Of Amon G. Carter Sr. (1879-1955) To House His Collection Of More Than 400 Paintings And Sculptures By Frederic Remington And Charles M. Russell, To Collect, Preserve And Exhibit The Finest Examples Of American Art, And To Serve An Educational Role Through Exhibitions, Publication, And Programs Devoted To The Study Of American Art.

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EXHIBITIONS: IN ITS HISTORY, THE AMON CARTER MUSEUM HAS PRESENTED EXHIBITIONS DEVOTED TO AMERICAN ART EXHIBITIONS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT ARE DISPLAYED IN THE MUSEUM'S SPECIAL EXHIBITION GALLERIES, ARE COSTLY TO PRODUCE. HOWEVER, THEY ACHIEVE THE MUSEUM'S OBJECTIVES OF NOT ONLY BRINGING REPEAT AUDIENCES TO THE MUSEUM BUT ALSO OFFERING UNIQUE PROGRAMMING AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTRACT NEW AUDIENCES AND POSITIVELY IMPACT NEW SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY. EXHIBITIONS MAKE AVAILABLE TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES SOME OF THE FINEST WORKS OF AMERICAN ART EVER CREATED AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL CONTEXT FOR THEM. THEY SHED LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF THE AMON CARTER'S COLLECTION OF AMERICAN ART AND PROMOTE ITS AVAILABILITY AS A FREE RESOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND LEARNING THROUGH ONSITE TOURS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES, AND LIVE, TWO-WAY VIDEO CONFERENCES. SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS CONNECT THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS FROM THIS COMMUNITY, AROUND THE STATE, AND AROUND THE COUNTRY TO INSPIRING, IMPORTANT ARTWORKS THAT THEY MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE. COLLECTION MANAGMENT: THE AMON CARTER MUSEUM OPENED IN 1961 IN A BUILDING DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT PHILIP JOHNSON AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC. OVER THE YEARS, IT HAS EXPANDED ITS COLLECTION TO INCLUDE NEARLY 8,000 PAINTINGS, SCULPTURE, DRAWINGS, PRINTS, AND WATERCOLORS AND ALMOST 45,000 EXHIBITION QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS. THE AMON CARTER IS NOW ONE OF THE WORLD'S PREEMINENT MUSEUMS DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE STUDY OF AMERICAN ART WITH PREMIER MASTERWORKS BY GREAT AMERICAN ARTISTS OF THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURIES. THROUGH A SERIES OF ACQUISITIONS, SCHOLARLY CATALOGUES, SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS, AND PUBLICPROGRAMS, THE AMON CARTER EARLY ON ESTABLISHED ITS REPUTATION AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN COLLECTING AND ADVANCING AMERICAN ART SCHOLARSHIP. THE AMON CARTER IS IN THE MIDST OF A MAJOR INITIATIVE TO DIGITIZE ITS COLLECTIONS WITH THE GOAL OF A FULLY DIGITIZED, CATALOGED, SEARCHABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE ONLINE COLLECTION DATABASE AND INTERNET SITE TO MAKE THE COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE TO ITS EXPANDING AUDIENCES AND TO PROMOTE THE EXPLORATION, SCHOLARSHIP, AND UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN ART AND ART HISTORY. PUBLICATIONS: THE AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART Publishes books, that support its mission, collection, and exhibitions. The amon carter museum of western art's Curatorial Department organizes a number of exhibitions each year highlighting exemplary works of american art For the amon carter's own collection, as well as works from fellow fine arts institiutions. in addition to their work on the organization of exhibitions, the curatorial staff of the amon carter scholarly contributions to the field of art through lectures, symposiums, and publications.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The amon carter museum of western art was established through the generosity of amon g. carter sr. (1879-1955) to house his collection of more than 400 paintings and sculptures by frederic remington and charles m. russell, to collect, preserve and exhibit the finest examples of american art, and to serve an educational role through exhibitions, publication, and programs devoted to the study of american art.”.

When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “To collect, preserve, and exhibit the finest examples of american art, and to serve an educational role through exhibitions, publications, and programs”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as TX.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 3501 CAMP BOWIE BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX, 76107.
  • The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 178 employees on their payroll.
  • 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 $5,232,815.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1961.
  • 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 $8,596,154 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $1,481,395 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 a business related family member transaction.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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