Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Spokane, Washington, registered in 1985, with $328,416 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2316 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201 EIN 91-1303063 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$328K
▼ 68.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$853K
Net assets
$13.3M
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.
F
—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 Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating187 mo reserves · -160% 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 Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation: 187 mo reserves · -160% margin earns a F 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 Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2316 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201
- City
- Spokane
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.3M (FY2013) to $328K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $162Net assets $13.3M
Operating margin
-159.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.3M
Total liabilities
$162
Net assets
$13.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $328,416▼68.7% | $853,136▲99.1% | $13,288,679▲4.5% | $13,288,841▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,049,185▲244% | $428,584▲35.5% | $12,716,746▲15.6% | $12,722,316▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $305,324▼63.0% | $316,306▲5.6% | $11,003,787▲3.1% | $11,034,584▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $826,105▲54.7% | $299,506▼31.0% | $10,668,769▼12.9% | $10,671,330▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $533,848▼80.6% | $433,949▲27.7% | $12,246,430▲24.2% | $12,352,900▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,749,602▲155% | $339,871▼9.9% | $9,861,125▲45.0% | $9,919,413▲45.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,076,944▼3.3% | $377,144▼73.9% | $6,799,300▲2.8% | $6,802,740▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,113,292▼20.0% | $1,447,238▲21.7% | $6,613,345▼3.7% | $6,735,136▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,391,752▲30.1% | $1,189,600▼9.9% | $6,867,699▲9.9% | $6,996,194▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,069,554▲33.8% | $1,320,351▼3.4% | $6,248,982▼21.8% | $6,360,524▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $799,118▼39.3% | $1,367,305▲27.0% | $7,990,705▲3.2% | $8,027,098▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,316,593 | $1,076,494 | $7,741,202 | $7,843,396 | 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 · $1.7M total
10 grants to Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Teachers Credit Union | Community giving/ sponsorships | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $558,125 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $52,850 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $50,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $50,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $46,475 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $505,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $220,655 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $208,474 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Visual thinking strategies program/other school-age arts education | 2014 | $7,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1303063, based in Spokane, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation's EIN?
- Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1303063.
- How much revenue does Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation report?
- Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation reported $328,416 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation (EIN 91-1303063) 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.