EIN 45-3588359

The Brinton Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
61
City
Big Horn
State
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Brinton Museum preserves, maintains, and interprets the former Bradford Brinton memorial's holdings. It also collects and exhibits work that expands, augments, and enhances this collection. The museum connects people to the past, present, and future of the American West through its historic Quarter Circle Ranch, fine art, and American Indian art collections. Exhibition, education and collecting emphasis are emphasized to achieve the museum's mission.
Also known as...
The New Museum at the Bradford Brinton Ranch
Total revenues
$2,812,567
2022
Total expenses
$2,944,001
2022
Total assets
$20,997,293
2022
Num. employees
61
2022

Program areas at The Brinton Museum

The Museum preserves, maintains, and interprets The former Bradford Brinton memorial's holdings (including The land), while collecting and exhibiting work which expands, augments, and enhances this collection. Exhibition, education and collecting emphasis is placed on native american arts and crafts as well as fine and decorative art relating to The late 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. An emphasis is placed on art and artists who depict The west during those periods. The Museum delivers a robust exhibition and education program in furtherance of The purpose stated above. During The 2022 program year The Museum presented 14 exhibitions and 94 educational programs in addition to regularly scheduled tours of The historic Ranch house, grounds and forrest e. mars, jr. building. Through The various exhibition and educational offerings, The Museum served over 25,000 visitors.

Who funds The Brinton Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Brinton Museum Endowment FundGeneral Support$656,438
Edwin T Meredith FoundationCivic and Cultural$135,000
Tucker FoundationArts, Humanities, Culture - General Support$50,000
...and 26 more grants received totalling $1,059,923

Personnel at The Brinton Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Kendra HeimbuckExecutive Director$76,763
Kenneth L SchusterDirector and Chief Curator$94,822
Thomas ThompsonTreasurer$0
Thomas BernardSecretary$0
Sam J ScottPresident$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The Brinton Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,135,973
Program services$40,862
Investment income and dividends$85,195
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$198,664
Net income from fundraising events$-45,826
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$397,699
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,812,567

Form 990s for The Brinton Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-08990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-09-16990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from W. L. Lyons Brown Foundation
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $656,438 from The Brinton Museum Endowment Fund
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 460
Big Horn, WY 82833
County
Sheridan County, WY
Website URL
thebrintonmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(307) 672-3173
Facebook page
TheBrinton 
Twitter profile
@brintonmuseum 
IRS details
EIN
45-3588359
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
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
Central organization
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