2016-11-15T10:46:03-06:00 2015-12-31 430765316 RubinBrown LLP One North Brentwood Saint Louis MO 63105 990 2015-01-01 274259743 National Blues Museum NATI 3142310400 615 WASHINGTON AVENUE SAINT LOUIS MO 63101 Robert J Endicott Chairman & President 3142310400 2016-11-14 1 James R Ritts P00362910 3142903300 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z X Robert J Endicott 615 WASHINGTON AVENUE SAINT LOUIS MO 63101 216232 0 X www.nationalbluesmuseum.org X 2010 MO THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM EXPLORES AND PRESERVES THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BLUES AS THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC, CELEBRATES THE GENRE'S VARIOUS STYLES AND RECOGNIZES THE MUSICIANS WHO CREATED, SUSTAIN AND CONTINUE TO ADVANCE THE ART FORM. 10 10 3 10 0 0 4263284 201684 800 0 650 0 0 13740 4264734 215424 6300301 237535 0 0 0 115631 17286 16286 126936 20339 121518 6337926 490970 -2073192 -275546 391842 140135 19001 42840 372841 97295 X THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM EXPLORES AND PRESERVES THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BLUES AS THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC, CELEBRATES THE GENRE'S VARIOUS STYLES AND RECOGNIZES THE MUSICIANS WHO CREATED, SUSTAIN AND CONTINUE TO ADVANCE THE ART FORM. 0 0 246398 237535 13740 SEE SCHEDULE OTo build and operate a National Blues Museum that will explore the Blues and celebrate the genre as the foundation of all modern American music. The facility will educate guests in an entertaining environment that includes high impact technology driven experiences, a 120-seat theater, artifact-driven exhibits and robust public programming. Development is currently underway to bring the National Blues Museum, a world-class cultural attraction, to Downtown St. Louis. This project will significantly benefit the City of St. Louis, Missouri, the St. Louis Metropolitan area and the State of Missouri by: (1)helping reduce or eliminate blighted conditions resulting from the vacancy or under-utilization of property located in downtown St. Louis; (2)creating temporary and permanent jobs; (3)increasing local and state tax revenues; (4) attracting tourists to downtown St. Louis; (5) preserving the cultural heritage of the City of St. Louis; and (6) providing members of the public increased educational and cultural opportunities. 0 0 0 SEE SCHEDULE OThe National Blues Museum (NBM) will use Blues music to enhance learning and creative thinking as an educational bridge to American music, history, social studies, geography, science, and math.Implementing a varity of innovative educational strategies, NBM will offer dynamic educational programs that will:- Provide teachers with resources that connect students to America's rich musical heritage.- Lead the movement to increase music education in schools and communities with a focus on underprivileged communities.- Explore the history and sociology in the 20th century through the prism of the Blues.- Address race, diversity and culture through the Blues.- Highlight worldwide artistic contributions made by African-Americans. 246398 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 X Debbie Krall 3149250016 615 Washington Avenue ST LOUIS MO 63101 MIchael KOCIELA DIRECTOR 3.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA HAMMERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT B MCCUAIG Vice President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 robert j endicott President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 william BAYER Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF BABINSKI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR HENRY GIVENS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEVON ALLMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA MOORE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER SCHOCH Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Christopher D Brown Executive Director 40.00 X 75000 0 1333 75000 0 1333 0 0 0 0 0 201684 8075 201684 7950 750 7200 7200 7200 6598 58 6540 6540 215424 13740 0 0 237535 237535 76333 45800 30533 28789 12582 16207 10509 6305 4204 375 375 9075 9075 16286 16286 44487 44487 32667 7056 25154 457 700 665 35 12129 123 12006 1077 1077 6576 6576 Conferences 2408 361 2047 Special Events 730 730 Telephone 525 525 EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES 500 500 10269 9595 674 490970 246398 117636 126936 259882 48637 80000 5000 8075 1077 0 6998 126960 0 4500 391842 140135 19001 42840 19001 42840 X 372841 67295 30000 372841 97295 391842 140135 -275546 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 198397 71170 259949 423284 201684 1154484 800 800 1600 198397 71170 260749 424084 201684 1156084 145875 25864 25000 142975 95000 434714 0 145875 25864 25000 142975 95000 434714 721370 14548 14548 14548 14548 421 3 424 198818 71173 260749 424084 216232 1171056 0.61600 0.01240 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12, Explanation of Other Income: REFUNDS / RETURNS - 2011 Amount: $ 412. PAY PAL / BANKCARD - 2011 Amount: $ 9. other income - 2012 Amount: $ 3. Schedule A, Part VI, List of Unusual Grants: Description: START-UP GRANT Date: 11/12/14 Amount: 3840000. Description: START-UP GRANT Date: 09/16/13 Amount: 2000000. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 4500 0 0 X 0 8075 1077 6998 6998 Part III, Line 4: THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM DISPLAYS THE STATUE of W. C. Handy, Father of the Blues, IN its MUSEUM. X X 1 Laura P Chavin 615 Washington Ave St Louis MO 63101 start up consulting and FUNDRAISING to support NBM's mission 0 90000 16286 73714 90000 16286 73714 1 NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM FOUNDATION 615 Washington Ave ST LOUIS MO 63101 461221955 501(c)(3) 237535 TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING TO HOUSE MUSEUM 1 1 Part I, Line 2: THE GRANT WAS GIVEN FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES AND STRUCTURE OF THE NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 THE RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, REVIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN, and THEN PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES A COPY OF THE POLICY WHEN THEY JOIN THE BOARD. DISCUSSION OCCURS REGARDING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AT BOARD MEETINGS. FOR ITEMS WHERE THERE IS AN IDENTIFIED CONFLICT, THE BOARD MEMBER RECUSES HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM THE VOTE. THE BOARD'S PRIMARY OUTSIDE VENDOR, SPINNAKER ST. LOUIS (THE DEVELOPER OF THE PROJECT WHERE THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM WILL BE CONSTRUCTED), PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, AND INDIVIDUALS WORKING ON THE PROJECT REPORT TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD WHEN THEY BECOME AWARE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS SO THEY CAN BE RAISED WITH THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15b THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HIRED AND WORKED CLOSELY WITH A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP THE PLAN FOR HIRING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPARABILITY DATA WITHIN THE SECTOR AND THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA WAS USED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHICH NEGOTIATED AND APPROVED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM FOUNDATION 615 Washington Ave ST LOUIS MO 63101 461221955 support national blues museum MO 501(c)(3) Line 7 national blues museum 1 NBM BLOCKER INC 615 Washington Ave ST LOUIS MO 63101 SUPPORT NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM MO national blues museum C -21698 294041 1.00000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM FOUNDATION B 237535 COST