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EIN 25-1601081

Susquehanna Art Museum (SAM)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Harrisburg
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
Description
The Susquehanna Art Museum exhibits nationally and internationally recognized artists to educate, inspire and foster creative exploration, collaboration and public engagement. SAM strives to be a cultural anchor for the Central Pennsylvania community, providing innovative, relevant and engaging exhibitions and experiences for members and visitors of all ages that excite, inspire and stimulate life-long learning, while also promoting economic development and tourism in our city, region and state.
Total revenues
$739,012
2024
Total expenses
$874,937
2024
Total assets
$8,229,459
2024
Num. employees
11
2024

Program areas at SAM

During the current fiscal year, the Museum provided facilities to serve approximately 15,500 students. These services were provided to enrich the awareness of and participation in the arts through the Art van for education, hands on workshops, and demonstrations. Program services provided through various hands on workshop classes demonstrations and forums.
Provides facilities to have exhibitions to enrich the awareness of the arts.

Who funds Susquehanna Art Museum (SAM)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Carole Desoto FoundationGeneral Fund Purpose$103,000
The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock FoundationPublic Support$60,000
Upmc Pinnacle HospitalsSponsorship$50,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at SAM

NameTitleCompensation
Alice Anne SchwabExecutive Director
Eva ThorntonDirector of Exhibitions
Lauren C. NyeBoard Member$0
Rachel BarronDirector of Education
Ross TygerDirector of the Vango! Museum on Wheels , Events Manager and Gift Shop Manager / Special Events Manager
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for SAM

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$594,369
Program services$131,465
Investment income and dividends$1,467
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$4,425
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-492
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$7,034
Miscellaneous revenues$744
Total revenues$739,012

Form 990s for SAM

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-20990View PDF
2023-062024-02-27990View PDF
2022-062023-03-16990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like SAM

OrganizationLocationRevenue
New Bedford Art MuseumNew Bedford, MA$906,376
The Africa CenterNew York, NY$1,738,866
Museum of Human AchievementAustin, TX$642,733
Orlando Museum of ArtOrlando, FL$2,976,313
Clymer FoundationEllensburg, WA$212,208
Templearts (SAM)Saginaw, MI$2,397,590
LongHouse ReserveEast Hampton, NY$1,395,136
Missoula Art MuseumMissoula, MT$997,691
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA)Cedar Rapids, IA$1,008,916
Fort Smith Regional Art MuseumFort Smith, AR$870,410
Data update history
April 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 25, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from H B Alexander Foundation
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from The S Wilson and Grace M Pollock Foundation
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1401 N 3rd St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Metro area
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
County
Dauphin County, PA
Website URL
susquehannaartmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(717) 233-8668
Facebook page
Susquehanna-Art-Museum 
Twitter profile
@susquehannaart 
IRS details
EIN
25-1601081
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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