EIN 73-0970103

Seminole Nation Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Wewoka
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Seminole Nation Museum serves as a center of stewardship, knowledge, and understanding of the artistic, cultural, and historical achievements of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and its capital of Wewoka. The museum curates and exhibits ethnological artifacts relating to the history and culture of the Seminole Nation in two galleries totaling approximately 23. Additionally, it preserves and curates a collection of over 1300 works of art primarily relating to the culture and history of the Seminole and Muscogee people exhibited in two permanent galleries totaling nearly 3000 square feet.
Also known as...
Seminole Nation Historical Society at Wewoka Ok
Total revenues
$213,735
2022
Total expenses
$271,306
2022
Total assets
$1,498,314
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at Seminole Nation Museum

Art exhibitions & permanent collections: the Museum preserves and curates a collection of over 1300 works of art, primarily relating the culture and history of the Seminole and muscogee people, exhibited in two permanent galleries totaling nearly 3000 square feet. Two additional galleries host rotating and traveling exhibitions throughout the calendar year. These two galleries, totaling approximately 1800 square feet, support 5-7 different exhibitons annually. Three climate-controled storage areas throughout the Museum building hold works not on display. Admission to the Museum is free of charge.
Ethnological exhibitions & collections management: the Seminole Nation Museum curates and exhibits artifacts relating to the history and culture of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and its national capital, wewoka, in two galleries totaling approximately 2300 square feet. It also maintains an extensive archival collection relating to the same subject matter. The Museum provides admission free of charge to the public and serves primarily the 20,000+ members of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the rural communities and schools located within Seminole, hughes, pontotoc and pottawatomi counties. The Museum saw over 7,400 visitors in 2022 coming from 42 states and 16 foreign countries.
Education: efforts focus on engaging audiences of all ages through the rich history and inspiring artforms of Seminole culture. Various programs are available annually for adults, children, and families including art classes, lectures, interactive programs, and workshops. All events are offered at no charge.

Who funds Seminole Nation Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
RBGHistorical Preservation$50,000
Oklahoma Humanities (OHC)Provide Humanities Content$20,000
Jearl Smart FoundationCommunity$17,500
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Seminole Nation Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Richard EllwangerExecutive Director$50,000
Betsy BenderGift Shop Manager
Melanie LewisBoard Member$0
Carol Beth FrairSecretary$0
Barbara Butner EmdePresident / Director$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Seminole Nation Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$168,224
Program services$2,734
Investment income and dividends$-37,617
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,747
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$38,944
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$39,703
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$213,735

Form 990s for Seminole Nation Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-07-29990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-01-28990View PDF
2018-122020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from RBG
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Oklahoma Humanities (OHC)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1532
Wewoka, OK 74884
County
Seminole County, OK
Website URL
seminolenationmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(405) 257-5580
IRS details
EIN
73-0970103
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
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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