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National Blues Museum

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 / History Museums (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$861k (2022)

Expenses
$1.36M (2022)

Total Assets
$404k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$2.01M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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 Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$860,979
Expenses
$1,358,281
Net Income
-$497,302
Net Assets
-$1,607,190
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $391,231
45.4%
Program Services $320,927
37.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $69,991
8.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $68,159
7.9%
Other Revenue $10,671
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,000
0.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $370,969
27.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $403,705
Total Liabilities $2,010,895
Net Assets -$1,607,190
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bernard Hayes (Executive Director) $12,000 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Roel Vestjens (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mccuaig (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Marsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Carter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Gales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Bayer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Babcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amos Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Lopata (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$804,940
Expenses
$945,659
Net Income
-$140,719
Net Assets
-$1,109,888
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $534,055
66.3%
Program Services $131,475
16.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $84,835
10.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $52,293
6.5%
Other Revenue $2,282
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,000
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $216,588
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $331,359
Total Liabilities $1,441,247
Net Assets -$1,109,888
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bernard Hayes (Executive Director) $13,000 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (Chariman/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roel Vestjens (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mccuaig (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Marsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Carter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Gales (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$355,586
Expenses
$750,356
Net Income
-$394,770
Net Assets
-$969,169
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $253,299
71.2%
Program Services $45,690
12.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $40,343
11.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $12,454
3.5%
Other Revenue $3,800
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $173,987
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,714
Total Liabilities $1,134,883
Net Assets -$969,169
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bernie Hayes (Interim Executive Director) $10,000 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (Chariman) $0 $0 $0
Roel Vestjens (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
William Bayer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barrett Braun (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mccuaig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Marsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Babcock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$758,756
Expenses
$1,052,720
Net Income
-$293,964
Net Assets
-$574,399
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $265,097
34.9%
Program Services $316,048
41.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $94,876
12.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $81,343
10.7%
Other Revenue $1,392
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,171
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $212,710
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $167,596
Total Liabilities $741,995
Net Assets -$574,399
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bernie Hayes (Interim Executive Director) $13,000 $0 $0
Debra Krall (Controller) $11,171 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mccuaig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (Chariman) $0 $0 $0
William Bayer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barrett Braun (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Marsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Babcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roel Vestjens (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$936,718
Expenses
$1,082,300
Net Income
-$145,582
Net Assets
-$283,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $392,303
41.9%
Program Services $312,974
33.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $65,289
7.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $134,277
14.3%
Other Revenue $31,875
3.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,390
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $264,877
24.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,728
Total Liabilities $565,393
Net Assets -$283,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debra Krall (Controller) $57,288 $0 $0
Christopher Dion Brown (Executive Director) $31,102 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mccuaig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (Chariman) $0 $0 $0
William Bayer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bernie Hayes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barrett Braun (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Marsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Babcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roel Vestjens (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$895,190
Expenses
$1,137,689
Net Income
-$242,499
Net Assets
-$133,182
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $236,539
26.4%
Program Services $406,564
45.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $84,752
9.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $166,685
18.6%
Other Revenue $650
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $205,903
18.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $258,517
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,283
Total Liabilities $303,465
Net Assets -$133,182
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Dion Brown (Executive Director) $148,900 $0 $0
Debra Krall (Controller) $57,003 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mccuaig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (Chariman) $0 $0 $0
William Bayer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bernie Hayes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barrett Braun (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Marsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Babcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roel Vestjens (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,047,348
Expenses
$1,035,326
Net Income
$12,022
Net Assets
$109,317
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $447,684
42.7%
Program Services $367,641
35.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $129,000
12.3%
Net Fundraising -$5,156
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $108,179
10.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $180,157
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,150
0.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $277,824
26.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $289,253
Total Liabilities $179,936
Net Assets $109,317
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Dion Brown (Executive Director) $130,000 $0 $4,801
Debra Krall (Controller) $42,513 $0 $2,843
M Ichael Kociela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott B Mccuaig (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
William Bayer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Babinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Henry Givens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexander Schoch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,424
Expenses
$490,970
Net Income
-$275,546
Net Assets
$97,295
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $201,684
93.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,200
3.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,540
3.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,333
15.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $16,286
3.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $28,789
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $140,135
Total Liabilities $42,840
Net Assets $97,295
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher D Brown (Executive Director) $75,000 $0 $1,333
M Ichael Kociela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott B Mccuaig (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (President) $0 $0 $0
William Bayer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Babinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Henry Givens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexander Schoch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,264,734
Expenses
$6,337,926
Net Income
-$2,073,192
Net Assets
$372,841
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,263,284
100.0%
Program Services $800
0.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $650
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $17,286
0.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $391,842
Total Liabilities $19,001
Net Assets $372,841
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Kociela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott B Mccuaig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
William Bayer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Babinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Henry Givens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexander Schoch (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,260,749
Expenses
$24,873
Net Income
$2,235,876
Net Assets
$2,283,434
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,259,949
100.0%
Program Services $800
0.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,283,434
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,283,434
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Kociela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Hammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott B Mccuaig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert J Endicott (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bayer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Babinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Henry Givens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexander Schoch (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,173
Expenses
$145,973
Net Income
-$74,800
Net Assets
$48,307
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $71,170
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,307
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,307

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$198,809
Expenses
$84,964
Net Income
$113,845
Net Assets
$113,845
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,397
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $412
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,845
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $113,845

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