Headley-whitney Museum Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Headley-whitney Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, registered in 1973, with $507,659 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4435 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY, 40510 EIN 61-0850306 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$508K
▲ 46.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$473K
Net assets
$5.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Headley-whitney Museum Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating134 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Headley-whitney Museum Inc: 134 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Headley-whitney Museum Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Headley-whitney Museum Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4435 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY, 40510
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $123K (FY2013) to $508K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1Net assets $5.3M
Operating margin
6.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.3M
Total liabilities
$1
Net assets
$5.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $507,659▲46.9% | $473,155▲62.6% | $5,286,429▲6.3% | $5,286,430▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $345,643▼24.7% | $290,984▼25.2% | $4,971,541▲3.5% | $4,972,838▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $459,058▲134% | $389,035▲82.7% | $4,805,641▼6.0% | $4,805,643▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $196,362▼35.1% | $212,893▼12.7% | $5,115,059▲9.1% | $5,115,060▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $302,775▲99.8% | $243,868▲0.4% | $4,687,209▲0.2% | $4,695,945▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $151,538▲4.5% | $242,911▼16.9% | $4,678,765▼1.8% | $4,689,166▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $145,047▼26.6% | $292,208▼2.0% | $4,765,749▼1.8% | $4,771,994▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $197,630▲2.2% | $298,059▼2.5% | $4,855,524▲1.3% | $4,859,865▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $193,395▲24.7% | $305,832▲1.5% | $4,791,457▼5.5% | $4,797,994▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $155,069▲26.4% | $301,441▼3.9% | $5,068,859▼4.0% | $5,074,945▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $122,691 | $313,755▼44.3% | $5,280,563▲0.2% | $5,311,498▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $562,816▲7.4% | $5,271,666▲5.7% | $5,980,169▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $524,183▼29.4% | $4,986,112▼7.4% | $6,208,715▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $742,395▼1.7% | $5,382,540▼4.8% | $6,647,946▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $755,068 | $5,653,613 | $6,932,552 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $48K total
5 grants to Headley-whitney Museum Inc totaling $48K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Headley-whitney Museum Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Headley-whitney Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-0850306, based in Lexington, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Headley-whitney Museum Inc's EIN?
- Headley-whitney Museum Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-0850306.
- How much revenue does Headley-whitney Museum Inc report?
- Headley-whitney Museum Inc reported $507,659 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Headley-whitney Museum Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Headley-whitney Museum Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Headley-whitney Museum Inc (EIN 61-0850306) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.