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Museum Of The Cherokee Indian

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 / Museum, Museum Activities (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.62M (2022)

Expenses
$2.5M (2022)

Total Assets
$6.37M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$547k (2022)

Years with missing data
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
$1,619,931
Expenses
$2,499,066
Net Income
-$879,135
Net Assets
$5,827,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $572,649
35.4%
Program Services $849,785
52.5%
Investment Income $14,598
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $22,055
1.4%
Net Inventory Sales $155,875
9.6%
Other Revenue $4,969
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,104,033
44.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,374,483
Total Liabilities $547,270
Net Assets $5,827,213
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Junaluska (Director) $0 $0 $0
Perry Shell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Reed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Ferguson (President) $0 $0 $0
Anita Welch Lossiah (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cory Blankenship (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Annette Clapsaddle (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,829,995
Expenses
$1,920,364
Net Income
-$90,369
Net Assets
$6,727,243
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $592,215
32.4%
Program Services $848,608
46.4%
Investment Income $16,894
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $57,895
3.2%
Net Inventory Sales $308,610
16.9%
Other Revenue $5,773
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $853,832
44.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,226,404
Total Liabilities $499,161
Net Assets $6,727,243
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janene Lancaster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marie Junaluska (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dawna Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Myra Cloer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Perry Shell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yolanda Saunooke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lambert Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Reed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Ferguson (President) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Lambert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Blythe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anita Welch Lossiah (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cory Blankenship (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,681,959
Expenses
$1,770,500
Net Income
-$88,541
Net Assets
$6,766,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $848,112
50.4%
Program Services $519,737
30.9%
Investment Income $11,932
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $15,255
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $202,090
12.0%
Other Revenue $84,833
5.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $696,076
39.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,255,814
Total Liabilities $489,084
Net Assets $6,766,730
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ethan Clapsaddle (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janene Lancaster (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marie Junaluska (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dawna Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Myra Cloer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Perry Shell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yolanda Saunooke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Sneed (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Lambert Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Reed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Ferguson (President) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Lambert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Blythe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Wachacha (Council Chariman) $0 $0 $0
Anita Welch Lossiah (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Blankenship (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,229,413
Expenses
$1,804,409
Net Income
$425,004
Net Assets
$6,967,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $864,109
38.8%
Program Services $852,445
38.2%
Investment Income $15,667
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,061
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $390,202
17.5%
Other Revenue $104,929
4.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $596,273
33.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,440,695
Total Liabilities $473,660
Net Assets $6,967,035
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Blankenship (President) $0 $0 $0
James Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janene Lancaster (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marie Junaluska (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wilbur Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Myra Cloer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Perry Shell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frela Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Sneed (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Lambert Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tj Holland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Ferguson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Lambert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Blythe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Wachacha (Council Chariman) $0 $0 $0
Anita Welch Lossiah (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tonya Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,829,043
Expenses
$1,834,755
Net Income
-$5,712
Net Assets
$6,558,442
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $705,229
38.6%
Program Services $778,427
42.6%
Investment Income $26,424
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $65,436
3.6%
Net Inventory Sales $363,404
19.9%
Other Revenue -$109,877
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $631,464
34.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,857,434
Total Liabilities $298,992
Net Assets $6,558,442
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Blankenship (President) $0 $0 $0
James Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janene Lancaster (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marie Junaluska (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wilbur Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Myra Cloer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lawanna Almond (Director) $0 $0 $0
Perry Shell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frela Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Sneed (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Lambert Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tj Holland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Ferguson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tonya Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Lambert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Blythe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Wachacha (Council Chariman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,886,814
Expenses
$1,783,241
Net Income
$103,573
Net Assets
$6,584,572
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $592,019
31.4%
Program Services $819,541
43.4%
Investment Income $24,656
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $408,640
21.7%
Other Revenue $41,958
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $575,344
32.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,837,063
Total Liabilities $252,491
Net Assets $6,584,572
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Blankenship (President) $0 $0 $0
James Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janene Lancaster (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marie Junaluska (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wilbur Paul (Director) $0 $0 $0
Myra Cloer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lawanna Almond (Director) $0 $0 $0
Perry Shell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frela Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Sneed (Chief) $0 $0 $0
Lambert Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tj Holland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Ferguson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tonya Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Lambert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Blythe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Taylor (Council Chariman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,786,225
Expenses
$1,680,918
Net Income
$105,307
Net Assets
$6,528,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $559,459
31.3%
Program Services $783,873
43.9%
Investment Income $17,833
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $388,083
21.7%
Other Revenue $36,977
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $543,893
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,785,585
Total Liabilities $256,591
Net Assets $6,528,994

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,511,001
Expenses
$1,692,745
Net Income
-$181,744
Net Assets
$6,386,043
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $370,211
24.5%
Program Services $769,120
50.9%
Investment Income $20,532
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $362,421
24.0%
Other Revenue -$11,283
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $557,252
32.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,783,032
Total Liabilities $396,989
Net Assets $6,386,043

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,835,197
Expenses
$1,556,697
Net Income
$278,500
Net Assets
$6,023,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $773,424
42.1%
Program Services $674,302
36.7%
Investment Income $29,639
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,604
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $355,412
19.4%
Other Revenue -$3,184
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $448,463
28.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,293,808
Total Liabilities $270,637
Net Assets $6,023,171

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,565,221
Expenses
$1,740,000
Net Income
-$174,779
Net Assets
$6,095,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $392,534
25.1%
Program Services $674,260
43.1%
Investment Income $16,962
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $368,635
23.6%
Other Revenue $112,830
7.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $441,184
25.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,436,778
Total Liabilities $341,042
Net Assets $6,095,736

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,733,689
Expenses
$2,039,728
Net Income
-$306,039
Net Assets
$6,917,081
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $597,964
34.5%
Program Services $700,328
40.4%
Investment Income $12,009
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $358,546
20.7%
Other Revenue $64,842
3.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $475,072
23.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,320,425
Total Liabilities $403,344
Net Assets $6,917,081

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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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