EIN 57-0323047

Gibbes Museum of Art

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
24
Year formed
1858
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Gibbes Museum of Art engages people of every background and experience with art and artists of enduring quality, collects and preserves the art that touches Charleston, and provides opportunities to learn. The museum is ideally positioned to tell the stories of the American South to its visitors and community. Education is central to its mission and its programs are designed for learners of all ages. Education and public programs stem from the museum's purpose to connect people of all backgrounds to ideas and creativity through art, providing a cultural experience in Charleston, SC.
Also known as...
Carolina Art Association
Total revenues
$3,838,439
2022
Total expenses
$3,867,286
2022
Total assets
$18,704,286
2022
Num. employees
24
2022

Program areas at Gibbes Museum of Art

Collectionsexhibitionsscholarship the Art collection housed at the Gibbes constitutes the single greatest cultural asset in the lowcountry region of south Carolina. Few collections in the united states match its depth, breadth and quality in american Art that touches charleston. The Gibbes aims to present an innovative series of special exhibitions and permanent collection installations of superior quality, variety, and scope. Exhibitions are designed as an experimental platform for engaging with Art in new and exciting ways and challenging established interpretations. The program strives to promote creativity, introduce new Art forms, provide perspective on larger community issues, encourage freedom of thought, and connect with the broadest possible audience.
Visitor services/gift shop/art sales gallery: the Museum is ideally positioned to tell the stories of the american south to its visitors and community. Education is central to its mission and its programs and designed for learners of all ages. Our visitor services and retail amenities cater to all ages and compliment the mission driven activities of the Museum. The Museum store showcases the creativity of regional artists, and collaborates with artists on exclusive products only available at the Gibbes. Featured products include jewelry, gifts, Art supplies, books, and specialty items - introducing Art into everyday life. Every tax-free purchase directly supports the Gibbes Museum's mission to enhance lives through Art by helping to fund our exhibition and educational programming. The ruth and bill baker Art sales gallery provides career support to artists selected for the visiting artist program through the professional display and sale of recent works. Presenting up to six exhibitions annually, the Art sales gallery provides an insightful, contemporary Art experience that connects emerging as well as established collectors with artists at all levels of artistic endeavor. Located on the first floor of the Museum, the gallery is an extension of the education corridor, which furthers our visitors' interaction with Art from the art-making process to the exhibition of completed works.
Education/public programs: education and public programs are central to the mission and vision of the Gibbes and stem from the Museum's purpose to connect people of all backgrounds to ideas and creativity through Art. We work to provide a cultural experience for everyone by connecting artists, the creative process, and works of Art to improve our quality of life and stimulate dialogue and innovation. The Gibbes is committed to: providing high-quality training to all staff and volunteers whose responsibility involves implementation of this policy; encouraging access to the curatorial department and industry leaders for the purpose of study and training; implementing national and regional standards and recommendations for Museum education; applying the state curriculum standards for the visual arts for all programs throughout the tri-county schools; and implementing the state curriculum standards for the visual arts to enhance other disciplines: social studies, english language arts, science and math.

Who funds Gibbes Museum of Art

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
James J Pallotta Charitable TrustCultivation of the Arts and Art Education.$350,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$245,846
Coastal Community FoundationArts Grant$38,912
...and 35 more grants received totalling $871,183

Personnel at Gibbes Museum of Art

NameTitleCompensation
Angela MackExecutive Director$221,796
Jennifer RossDirector of Development
Erin GlazeDirector of Contemporary Initiatives and Public Engagement
Katie BorgesSpecial Events Manager
Greyson SmithAccounting Manager
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Gibbes Museum of Art

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,547,042
Program services$449,918
Investment income and dividends$113,220
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$398,064
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-14,872
Net income from fundraising events$241,691
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$72,310
Miscellaneous revenues$31,066
Total revenues$3,838,439

Form 990s for Gibbes Museum of Art

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
2018-062019-04-15990View PDF
2017-062018-10-16990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 22 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Speedwell Foundation
November 4, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
135 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
Metro area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
County
Charleston County, SC
Website URL
gibbesmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(843) 722-2706
Facebook page
GibbesArt 
Twitter profile
@gibbesart 
IRS details
EIN
57-0323047
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1858
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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