Program areas at Motown Historical Museum
Motown Museum engages visitors from around the world in an experiential and educational celebration of the iconic Motown legacy and its cultural, social and Historical impact. We protect and preserve hitsville u.s.a. -- the birthplace of Motown records to document the humble beginnings of the artists' collective contribution to music that revolutionized an industry.
Motown provides various programs to engage our youth in the history and story that is Motown. This includes two summer programs, one for high school students and a second for middle school students in the community. In addition, a Motown mic spoken word competition and amplify, the sound of detroit, which seeks to build on the rich legacy of Motown, celebrate the unique voices of detroit and the creative synergy of artists past, present, and emerging.
The organization operates a souvenir shop to provide documents, objects, pictures, clothing, and artifacts which depict and demonstrate the history, and preserve the legacy and tradition, of a musical era for display to the public.
Who funds Motown Historical Museum
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Motown Historical Museum
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Robin R Terry | Chief Executive Officer | $109,038 | 2023-08-10 |
| Derek Hurt | Secretary | $0 | 2022-09-30 |
| Morton Noveck | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-09-30 |
| Karla Hall | Vice President | $0 | 2022-09-30 |
| Myrna Webb | Vice Chairman | $0 | 2020-12-27 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Motown Historical Museum
| Revenues | FYE 09/2022 | FYE 09/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $8,549,512 | $14,323,026 | -40.3% |
| Program services | $190,860 | $218,111 | -12.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $83,869 | $12,836 | 553.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $16,483 | $20,721 | -20.5% |
| Net rental income | $13,140 | $10,000 | 31.4% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $194,922 | $253,479 | -23.1% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $284 | $763 | -62.8% |
| Total revenues | $9,049,070 | $14,838,936 | -39% |
Organizations like Motown Historical Museum
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Chicago Historical Society (CHM) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $15,038,485 |
| HistoryMiami Musuem | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $3,712,224 |
| Museum of History and Industry | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $15,718,441 |
| Los Altos History Museum | 501(c)(3) | Los Altos, CA | $2,838,599 |
| Battleship New Jersey (BNJMM) | 501(c)(3) | Camden, NJ | $6,577,795 |
| St Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum | 501(c)(3) | Saint Augustine, FL | $4,686,855 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) | 501(c)(3) | Flagstaff, AZ | $3,192,331 |
| The California Museum for History Women and the Arts | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $3,419,895 |
| Colorado Railroad Museum | 501(c)(3) | Golden, CO | $4,316,138 |
| Museum of Ventura County | 501(c)(3) | Ventura, CA | $2,505,045 |
Data update history
September 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 2648 W Grand Blvd
- Detroit, MI 48208
- Metro area
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- County
- Wayne County, MI
- Website URL
- motownmuseum.org/Â
- Phone
- (313) 875-2264
- Facebook page
- MotownMuseumÂ
- Twitter profile
- @motown_museumÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 38-2614561
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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
Free account sign-up
Want updates when Motown Historical Museum has new information, or want to find more organizations like Motown Historical Museum?
Create free Cause IQ account