EIN 36-3985457

Glessner House Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Glessner House Museum invites visitors to step back in time and immerse themselves in the rich history, art, and architecture of a National Historic Landmark. The museum showcases revolutionary design and celebrates cultural arts from the late 1800s to the present day. Its mission sparks excitement in architecture, history, and design through dynamic explorations of Glessner House, its family, and its preservation. Engaging programs bring the past to life, connecting visitors to the power of design and cultural arts while fostering diverse perspectives.
Total revenues
$860,118
2024
Total expenses
$750,437
2024
Total assets
$2,708,530
2024
Num. employees
4
2024

Program areas at Glessner House Museum

Preservation and interpretation of the historic home of john and frances Glessner.

Who funds Glessner House Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Linda D Friedman Family FoundationCharitable$110,000
Alphawood FoundationGeneral Operations$50,000
TAWANI FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Glessner House Museum

NameTitleCompensation
William TyreExecutive Director and Curator$87,921
Francesca PeppiattDevelopment Manager
Gwen CarrionVisitor Services Manager

Financials for Glessner House Museum

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$649,060
Program services$156,872
Investment income and dividends$31,341
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$27,874
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,397
Net income from fundraising events$-10,541
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,992
Miscellaneous revenues$123
Total revenues$860,118

Form 990s for Glessner House Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-01-17990View PDF
2023-062023-11-16990View PDF
2022-062023-05-04990View PDF
2021-062022-01-26990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
April 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 25, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Alphawood Foundation
November 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $110,000 from Linda D Friedman Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1800 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
glessnerhouse.org/ 
Phone
(312) 326-1480
IRS details
EIN
36-3985457
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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