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Muse Knoxville

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Children's Museums (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.45M (2023)

Expenses
$1.7M (2023)

Total Assets
$2.15M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$443k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,454,452
Expenses
$1,695,917
Net Income
$758,535
Net Assets
$1,705,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,664,929
67.8%
Program Services $798,843
32.5%
Investment Income $1,049
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$21,606
Sales of Assets -$33,814
Net Inventory Sales $45,051
1.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,170
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $927,992
54.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,148,568
Total Liabilities $442,579
Net Assets $1,705,989
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Allison Comer (Executive Director (Current)) $69,919 $0 $0
Dr Angelique Adams (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Travis Harris (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Eric Robertson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Altman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Bruce (Past Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Justin Couch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Dobbs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Billings (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Ross (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Denise Dean (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Jenkins (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Jackson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julia Mayer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Sergent (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darris Upton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,450,790
Expenses
$1,414,220
Net Income
$36,570
Net Assets
$628,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $875,447
60.3%
Program Services $587,352
40.5%
Investment Income $58
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$22,320
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,253
0.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,573
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $781,776
55.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,015,860
Total Liabilities $387,411
Net Assets $628,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Allison Comer (Executive Director (Curren) $32,073 $0 $0
Ellie Kittrell (Executive Director (Past)) $29,500 $0 $0
Dr Angelique Adams (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Brady (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Eric Robertson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Altman (Board Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Bruce (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Justin Couch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Dobbs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Billings (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Ross (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Denise Dean (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Jenkins (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lee Popkin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julia Mayer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Sergent (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darris Upton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,106,518
Expenses
$978,304
Net Income
$128,214
Net Assets
$591,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $914,696
82.7%
Program Services $223,974
20.2%
Investment Income $113
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$39,846
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,522
0.5%
Other Revenue $2,059
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,891
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $462,480
47.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $996,118
Total Liabilities $404,239
Net Assets $591,879
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellie Kittrell (Executive Director (Past)) $58,461 $0 $0
Dr Ameeta Lall (Immediate Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lowe (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Eric Robertson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Altman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Bruce (Board Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Justin Couch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Dobbs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Billings (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Al Hazari (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Denise Dean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Laney Palmieri (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Kropilak (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lee Popkin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julia Mayer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Sergent (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darris Upton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Allison Comer (Executive Director (Current)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,221,513
Expenses
$1,269,291
Net Income
-$47,778
Net Assets
$523,502
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $703,003
57.6%
Program Services $517,286
42.3%
Investment Income $174
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $572
0.0%
Sales of Assets -$10,000
Net Inventory Sales $10,478
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $804,602
63.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $754,565
Total Liabilities $231,063
Net Assets $523,502
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Ameeta Lall (Immediate Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lowe (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Eric Robertson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Altman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Bruce (Board Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Justin Couch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Dobbs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Billings (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Al Hazari (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Denise Dean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Laney Palmieri (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Kropilak (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lee Popkin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Julia Mayer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Sergent (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darris Upton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,242,880
Expenses
$1,224,526
Net Income
$18,354
Net Assets
$571,280
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $616,980
49.6%
Program Services $607,216
48.9%
Investment Income $270
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,414
1.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $703,639
57.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $626,596
Total Liabilities $55,316
Net Assets $571,280
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Ameeta Lall (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lowe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brook Dennard Rosser (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tami Russell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Bruce (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Justin Couch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Dobbs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Green (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Al Hazari (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Lambert (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Laney Palmieri (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Parks (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lee Popkin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Singer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,085,431
Expenses
$901,276
Net Income
$184,155
Net Assets
$552,926
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $538,080
49.6%
Program Services $502,349
46.3%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $44,977
4.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $527,255
58.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $610,905
Total Liabilities $57,979
Net Assets $552,926
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Ameeta Lall (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lowe (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Stephen M Russell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Manrod (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristy Altman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Bruce (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Justin Couch (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Dobbs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Green (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Al Hazari (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Lambert (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Laney Palmieri (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Parks (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lee Popkin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brook Dennard Rosser (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tami Russell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Singer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$704,570
Expenses
$684,703
Net Income
$19,867
Net Assets
$368,771
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $303,825
43.1%
Program Services $386,780
54.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,965
2.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $413,481
60.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $396,073
Total Liabilities $27,302
Net Assets $368,771
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jon Peyton (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Conner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lowe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ameeta Lall (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Al Hazari (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Klappholz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Roettger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Suchomski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Manrod (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Parks (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Matt Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stephen M Russell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Bruce (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Dobbs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Green (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Lambert (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tami Russell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Singer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$734,157
Expenses
$566,870
Net Income
$167,287
Net Assets
$348,904
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $381,961
52.0%
Program Services $351,725
47.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $471
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,750
1.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $312,992
55.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $390,934
Total Liabilities $42,030
Net Assets $348,904
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jon Peyton (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Conner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lowe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ameeta Lall (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Al Hazari (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Klappholz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Roettger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Suchomski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Manrod (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Parks (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Matt Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stephen M Russell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$508,919
Expenses
$462,016
Net Income
$46,903
Net Assets
$181,617
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,281
52.3%
Program Services $238,894
46.9%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,739
0.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,000
1.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $254,624
55.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,955
Total Liabilities $45,338
Net Assets $181,617
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jon Peyton (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Conner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lowe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ameeta Lall (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Allen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Dye (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Al Hazari (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Klappholz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Nystrom (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Roettger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Suchomski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$380,443
Expenses
$394,682
Net Income
-$14,239
Net Assets
$129,096
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $229,021
60.2%
Program Services $150,582
39.6%
Investment Income $195
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,274
Net Inventory Sales $2,919
0.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,130
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $157,806
40.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,106
Total Liabilities $14,010
Net Assets $129,096
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Margaret Maddox (Exe. Director) $37,022 $0 $0
Ellie Kittrell (Exe. Director) $22,108 $0 $0
Stacy Roettger (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ameeta Lall Watkins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Holly Watkins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Allen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Dye (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Connor (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Amy Shuler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Suchomski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Gitshlag (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Al Hazari (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Tomav (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$267,227
Expenses
$307,772
Net Income
-$40,545
Net Assets
$143,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $167,321
62.6%
Program Services $100,080
37.5%
Investment Income $618
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$792
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,348
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,880
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,595
Total Liabilities $7,260
Net Assets $143,335

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$304,099
Expenses
$304,162
Net Income
-$63
Net Assets
$183,880
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,155
58.3%
Program Services $123,763
40.7%
Investment Income $885
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,296
0.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,682
21.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $127,053
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $190,596
Total Liabilities $6,716
Net Assets $183,880

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
1999

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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