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Houston Museum Of African American Culture

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.

Details

According to its Dec. 2022 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$872k (2022)

Expenses
$901k (2022)

Total Assets
$373k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$26.2k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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
$871,888
Expenses
$901,474
Net Income
-$29,586
Net Assets
$346,526
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $748,779
85.9%
Program Services $123,109
14.1%
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 $92,038
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $280,686
31.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $372,757
Total Liabilities $26,231
Net Assets $346,526
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Guess Jr (Ceo) $92,038 $0 $0
Melanie Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Mc Gowan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Sparks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elmer Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Winell Herron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffery Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Guess Iv (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Miles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gina Carroll (President) $0 $0 $0
Sean Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,376,816
Expenses
$801,498
Net Income
$575,318
Net Assets
$375,983
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,306,886
94.9%
Program Services $54,336
3.9%
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 $15,594
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,308
11.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $205,980
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $408,211
Total Liabilities $32,228
Net Assets $375,983
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Guess (Chief Executive Officer) $92,308 $0 $0
Melanie Lawson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Mc Gowan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Sparks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elmer Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Winell Herron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffery Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Guess Iv (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Miles (President) $0 $0 $0
Gina Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$352,049
Expenses
$449,667
Net Income
-$97,618
Net Assets
-$100,964
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,766
86.6%
Program Services $30,927
8.8%
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 $16,356
4.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,000
18.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,919
16.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $140,289
Total Liabilities $241,253
Net Assets -$100,964
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Guess (Ceo) $85,000 $0 $0
Melanie Lawson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Mc Gowan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Sparks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elmer Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Winell Herron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffery Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Miles (President) $0 $0 $0
Gina Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$736,748
Expenses
$651,161
Net Income
$85,587
Net Assets
-$115,200
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $683,621
92.8%
Program Services $53,127
7.2%
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 $85,000
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $214,491
32.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,297
Total Liabilities $251,497
Net Assets -$115,200
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John F Guess (Ceo) $85,000 $0 $0
Gina Carroll (President) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Lawson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Miles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Drucie Chase (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ursalla Hall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Winell Heron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffery Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marc Melcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elmer Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Sparks (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Guess Iv (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$560,807
Expenses
$543,159
Net Income
$17,648
Net Assets
-$238,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $484,579
86.4%
Program Services $76,228
13.6%
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 $85,000
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $204,459
37.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,588
Total Liabilities $260,375
Net Assets -$238,787

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$548,228
Expenses
$578,529
Net Income
-$30,301
Net Assets
-$259,455
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $448,276
81.8%
Program Services $56,175
10.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $43,777
8.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,000
14.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $214,527
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,075
Total Liabilities $286,530
Net Assets -$259,455

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$807,650
Expenses
$809,127
Net Income
-$1,477
Net Assets
-$229,154
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $637,425
78.9%
Program Services $25,030
3.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $20,610
2.6%
Net Fundraising $124,585
15.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,000
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $212,984
26.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,256
Total Liabilities $271,410
Net Assets -$229,154

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$585,185
Expenses
$557,586
Net Income
$27,599
Net Assets
-$256,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $564,846
96.5%
Program Services $339
0.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $20,000
3.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $179,076
32.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,728
Total Liabilities $302,270
Net Assets -$256,542

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$633,062
Expenses
$740,216
Net Income
-$107,154
Net Assets
$620,377
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $489,519
77.3%
Program Services $120,194
19.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $23,349
3.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
8.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $242,659
32.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,913,686
Total Liabilities $1,293,309
Net Assets $620,377

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$455,113
Expenses
$522,014
Net Income
-$66,901
Net Assets
$727,532
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $342,800
75.3%
Program Services $65,192
14.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $47,121
10.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
11.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,687
26.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,953,712
Total Liabilities $1,226,180
Net Assets $727,532

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$470,173
Expenses
$496,147
Net Income
-$25,974
Net Assets
$794,431
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $360,568
76.7%
Program Services $84,815
18.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $24,790
5.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,500
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,782
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,988,505
Total Liabilities $1,194,074
Net Assets $794,431

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,451,571
Expenses
$517,694
Net Income
$933,877
Net Assets
$829,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $405,536
27.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,422
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,038,613
71.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,417
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $104,154
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,031,082
Total Liabilities $1,201,922
Net Assets $829,160

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$680,453
Expenses
$1,014,377
Net Income
-$333,924
Net Assets
-$104,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $634,611
93.3%
Program Services $24,330
3.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $21,509
3.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,717
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $70,765
7.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,068,130
Total Liabilities $2,172,847
Net Assets -$104,717

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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
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
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
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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