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EIN 04-3595011

Museum of Appalachia

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
56
City
Clinton
State
Tennessee
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Museum of Appalachia documents and preserves the history and culture of the people of the Southern Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee and the surrounding area for current and future generations. The museum provides for the restoration, preservation, exhibition, demonstration, and interpretation of artifacts, customs, crafts, occupational skills, folklore, music, literature, stories, traditions and ways of life inherent to this region.
Total revenues
$951,097
2023
Total expenses
$934,827
2023
Total assets
$4,606,421
2023
Num. employees
56
2023

Program areas at Museum of Appalachia

The organization was formed to document and preserve the history and culture of the people of the southern appalachian mountains of east Tennessee and the surrounding area for the benefit of current and future generations. The Museum provides for the restoration and re-creation of pioneer farm villages, and the acquisition, preservation, interpretation and display of historical artifacts and relics from the southern appalachian region.

Who funds Museum of Appalachia

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Clayton Family FoundationHeros of Southern Appalachia Event$2,500
The William B Stokely JR FoundationHistoric Preservation$2,000
Bill and Crissy Haslam FoundationGeneral Operating Support$1,000

Financials for Museum of Appalachia

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$232,723
Program services$661,844
Investment income and dividends$678
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,610
Net income from fundraising events$21,829
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$39,633
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$951,097

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Data update history
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Clayton Family Foundation
November 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Stowers Machinery Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2819 Andersonville Hwy
Clinton, TN 37716
Metro area
Knoxville, TN
County
Anderson County, TN
Website URL
museumofappalachia.org/ 
Phone
(865) 494-7680
IRS details
EIN
04-3595011
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
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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