EIN 34-1520995

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
231
State
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizes and archives the history of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have had some major influence on the development of rock and roll.
Also known as...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Total revenues
$43,897,385
2022
Total expenses
$26,971,448
2022
Total assets
$164,756,006
2022
Num. employees
231
2022

Program areas at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

See schedule omuseum operations: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has established itself as The pre-eminent home for The celebration and study of Rock and Roll. It is a world-class Museum and library and archives that educates its visitors about The history of Rock and Roll, from its roots to The present, and about Rock and Roll's impact on our culture and society. It accomplishes all of this with seven floors of exhibits featuring thousands of historic artifacts, as well as numerous films and interactive exhibits. In addition to The permanent exhibits, The Rock Hall curates several new temporary exhibits each year which focus on individual artists, various genres of music or important anniversaries of historic events. In 2022, The temporary exhibits featured baseline to bassline: 75 years of music & The nba, hotter than july: The bruce w. talamon r&b photographs, cities & sounds: punk, 2022 new inductees, tom petty wildflowers, iconic: baron wolman images of an era, janis joplin: 50th anniversary of pearl, it's been said all along: voices of rage, hope and empowerment, 2021 new inductees, and in memoriam. The Rock Hall also curates an inventory of traveling exhibits that are featured at other museums and visitor attractions. Further, The library & archives, for which The Rock Hall has been collecting artifacts since it opened in 1995, helps The Rock Hall fulfill its mission by making one-of-a-kind audio and video recordings, promotional materials, personal papers and business records of popular music's most influential figures accessible to The public for The first time. The library and archives also enhances The Museum's education programs at The university level.
See schedule othe beatles: get back to let it be: this exhibit allows visitors to experience one of The most iconic moments of The 20th century by stepping inside The beatles' january 1969 rehearsals, studio sessions and legendary apple corps rooftop concert, The band's final live performance. Fans will go on The beatles' creative journey through original instruments, clothing and handwritten lyrics used by The beatles and seen in The film, including items loaned directly by paul mccartney, ringo starr, and The estates of george harrison and john lennon. This groundbreaking exhibit is an immersive complement to peter jackson's docuseries, "The beatles: get back."
See schedule oeducation & public programs: The Rock and Roll Hall of fames's education and visitor engagement division produces scores of activities and events each year that reinforce The Rock Hall's commitment to The study and interpretation of Rock and Roll music and its roots. The content of these programs highlights not only The work of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, but also a broad spectrum of popular music ranging from The blues, country, and gospel of The early 1900s to The classic Rock of The 1960s to The hip hop and pop sounds of today. These programs are presented in a variety of formats including student group programs, interviews, public concerts, lectures, film screenings, master classes, and conferences at venues both on- and off-site. Further, The Rock Hall hosted community festivals celebrating The intersection of music, culture, and society.

Grants made by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic ParishGeneral$0
Little Angels of Haiti (LAOH)General$0

Who funds Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kelvin and Eleanor Smith FoundationRock Hall Expansion Project$1,250,000
The Cleveland Foundation$10,000 Museum 2.0 Campaign and $12,500 Annual Support Trustee Contribution$872,500
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$548,240
...and 52 more grants received totalling $4,575,828

Personnel at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

NameTitleCompensation
Greg HarrisPresident and Chief Executive Officer$852,082
Sean O'MalleyVice President - Finance
Dawn WaytVice President - Sales and Marketing$281,163
Tim ParninVice President - Digital Technology$286,474
Kaye RidolfiVice President - Development$238,011
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$23,269,775
Program services$12,405,445
Investment income and dividends$1,787,905
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$64,666
Net rental income$1,475,631
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$301,550
Net income from fundraising events$7,350
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$4,236,778
Miscellaneous revenues$348,285
Total revenues$43,897,385

Form 990s for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-16990View PDF
2021-122022-08-23990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122020-12-03990View PDF
2018-122019-10-31990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Jones Day Foundation
October 11, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
October 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 43 new grant, including a grant for $2,000,000 from George Gund Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44114
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Cuyahoga County, OH
Website URL
rockhall.com/rock-roll-hall-fame-announces-new-museum-board-chair-and-members 
Phone
(216) 781-7625
Facebook page
rockandrollhalloffame 
Twitter profile
@rockhall 
IRS details
EIN
34-1520995
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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