Couse Foundation
Couse Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Couse Foundation is to preserve and interpret the Couse-Sharp Historic Site, its buildings, grounds, collections and archives of the Taos Society of Artists, through education, collaboration and scholarly engagement.
About
Accomplishments include ongoing exhibitions of artwork and educational programs concerning the Couse Historic Site and studios - the only Site of the 12 members of the Taos Society of Artists that remains intact from that period. In addition, the organization consistently provides lectures, guided tours and other public events about the Site's three historic studios, and distributes semi-annual newsletters (3,000+ circulation each) relating to its yearly activities. Some specific examples are:In 2012, TCF published a 69-page booklet about its New Mexican devotional art titled "The Couse Collection of Santos". In addition, the Organization hosted an exhibition entitled "Remarkable Women of Taos - Virginia Walker Couse", reviewing the role played by the artist's wife. In 2013, The Organization created an exhibition focused on the life and work of Joseph Henry Sharp. The exhibition included twelve works given by the Sharps to the Couse grandchildren. It was accompanied by an interview on DVD with Couse's granddaughter, Virginia, recounting her childhood memories of the Sharps. TCF also supported an exhibition at the Maryhill Museum near Goldendale, WA, entitled Eanger Irving Couse on the Columbia River.In 2014, the organization obtained a professional assessment and digital image inventory of the 160+ historic pueblo pots used by the artist. It also presented two public exhibitions and presented three public lectures. Finally it secured a topographical survey of the historic Site's gardens and an inventory of the extensive Couse archive.During 2015 The Foundation presented 4 lectures that had a combinedattendance in excess of 350. In addition, The Foundation mounted anexhibition about the life and work of Julius Rolshoven who was a member ofthe Taos Society of Artists and hosted an exhibition of etchings by JosephHenry Sharp, a founding member of the TSA. The Foundation's Presidentgave a presentation about the Couse-Sharp Historic Site and itscollections in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the docents of the ColoradoSprings Fine Arts Center. The Foundation continued its practice ofholding public open houses of the Site on the first Saturday of July,August, September and October.In 2017 the organization completed the restoration of the Joseph Henry Sharp studio and held an opening of the studio and exhibits featuring the life and career of Sharps work in Taos. The organization further held a special exhibit of the importance of archival material which chronicles the work of the artist leading to a finished painting including sketches, artist notes, photography, artist models and props used in the work. This exhibit of archival materials will lead to the development of the largest archive facility in the world for the artists making up the Taos Society of Artists from the early 20th century for the benefit of collectors, art historians, researchers, university and graduate students to understand the importance of the Taos Art Colony in the context of American Art.During 2018, The Foundation took a large step toward opening a research center and archive by closing the purchase of an adjacent historic building and moving forward with planning. The purchase was made possible by unprecedentedly large private grants and gifts. A July-October exhibition of contemporary work by Taos Pueblo artists strengthened our relationship with the Native community and increased the relevance of the Site. The organization held six public open houses that drew more than 500 people, five including talks/demonstrations by artists in the exhibition. Throughout the year, docents led extensive tours by appointment, including for large groups from museums, art and architecture organizations. A scholarly lecture by Virginia Couse Leavitt sold out an off site auditorium. Staff led the organization of the 2018 NM Association of Museums statewide conference in Taos, and the Site hosted a reception for more than 100 attending museum professionals.During 2019, The Foundation continued the planning and development of the research center, hired a full-time archivist, hosted tours, lectures, exhibitions and its biennial gala celebration in the summer of 2019. The Foundation also participated in the publishing of two books, Eanger Irving Couse: The Life and Times of an American Artist, 1866-1936, a biography of Eanger Irving Couse by his granddaughter, Virginia Couse Leavitt and The Life and Art of Joseph Henry Sharp, edited by Peter Hassrick and published by the Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in association with the Lunder Research Center at The Couse Sharp Historic Site. We continue to be blessed by over 50 volunteers who participate in so many of our activities along with our staff of four dedicated professionals.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “To preserve the artifacts, furnishings, residence and studio of eanger irving couse and two studios of joseph henry sharp, in order to educate the public as to the environment, both personal and historical, in which the members of the taos society of artists worked in the early 20th century to create an artistic legacy for the southwest. to use the historic site to encourage and support programs and research in the fields of historic preservation, art and art history and related regional studies.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “To preserve the artifacts, furnishings, residence and studio of eanger irving couse and two studios of joseph henry sharp, in order to educate the public as to the environment, both personal and historical, in which the members of the taos society of artists worked.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is NM.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is PO Box 3525, Taos, NM, 87571.
- The non-profit has reported 3 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $942,204.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- 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 $134,451 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $32,398 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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