NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM
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Plain text NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2012–2023. https://furp.org/org/national-blues-museum-274259743. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2012–2023]. Retrieved November 9, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/national-blues-museum-274259743
MLA “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM.” furp.org, tax years 2012–2023, https://furp.org/org/national-blues-museum-274259743. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-09; covers tax years 2012–2023. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2023 · Form 990 · revenue $1.1M · expenses $1.3M · assets $203K
- EIN
- 27-4259743
- Address
- 615 WASHINGTON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63101-1207
- Website
- WWW.NATIONALBLUESMUSEUM.ORG
- NTEE code
- A54 History Museums (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File)
- FURP topic
- science: research education (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- October 2011 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
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.TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION, THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM WILL;- PRESENT HISTORICAL AND MODERN-DAY INFORMATION ABOUT BLUES MUSIC;- EDUCATE THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCES;- PROVIDE INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY;- SHOWCASE VARIOUS EXHIBITIONS;- INVOLVE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMMING; AND- SERVE AS A FORUM FOR MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE BLUES LEGACY.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
6 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin M Simon | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2023 | $117,525 | $117,525 | 1 |
| Bernard Hayes | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | $0 | $25,000 | 2 |
| Robert Nelson | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2023 | $6,732 | $6,732 | 1 |
| Christopher Dion Brown (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2015-2018 | $31,102 | $391,136 | 2 |
| Debra Krall (former) | CONTROLLER | 2016-2019 | $11,171 | $170,818 | 2 |
| Bernie Hayes (former) | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2017-2020 | $10,000 | $23,000 | 2 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
21 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Marsh | DIRECTOR | 2017-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 4 |
| Robert J Endicott | SECRETARY | 2012-2023 | 3 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Scott Mccuaig | VICE PRESIDENT | 2012-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Devon Allman | DIRECTOR | 2012-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sandra Moore | DIRECTOR | 2012-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeffrey Carter | DIRECTOR | 2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eric Gales | DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barbara Hammerman | DIRECTOR | 2012-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amos Harris | TREASURER | 2022-2023 | 3 | $0 reported | 4 |
| Roel Vestjens | VICE PRESIDENT | 2017-2023 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Frank Babcock | DIRECTOR | 2017-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marc Lopata | DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeff Carter (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| William Bayer (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barrett Braun (former) | SECRETARY | 2017-2020 | 3 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Jeff Babinski (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 7 |
| MIchael KOCIELA (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2016 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Henry Givens (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alexander Schoch (former) | Secretary | 2013-2016 | 3 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Bill Bayer (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2013 | 5 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Mike Kociela (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2013 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2023 · 15 people listed · 2 paid, $124K · 27 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN M SIMON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $117,525 | $0 | $0 | $117,525 | 1 |
| ROBERT NELSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $6,732 | $0 | $0 | $6,732 | 1 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| SCOTT MCCUAIG | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN MARSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| JEFFREY CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BERNARD HAYES | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ERIC GALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AMOS HARRIS | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| ROEL VESTJENS | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK BABCOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARC LOPATA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $12K · 28 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERNARD HAYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 | 2 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROEL VESTJENS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT MCCUAIG | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN MARSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| JEFF CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC GALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM BAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK BABCOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AMOS HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| MARC LOPATA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $13K · 18 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERNARD HAYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $13,000 | $0 | $0 | $13,000 | 2 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | CHARIMAN/SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROEL VESTJENS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT MCCUAIG | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN MARSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| JEFF CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC GALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $10K · 15 employees · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERNIE HAYES | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | 2 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | CHARIMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROEL VESTJENS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM BAYER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARRETT BRAUN | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT MCCUAIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN MARSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| FRANK BABCOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 12 people listed · 2 paid, $24K · 24 employees · 12 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERNIE HAYES | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $13,000 | $0 | $0 | $13,000 | 2 |
| DEBRA KRALL | CONTROLLER | 54 | $11,171 | $0 | $0 | $11,171 | 2 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT MCCUAIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | CHARIMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| WILLIAM BAYER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARRETT BRAUN | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BRIAN MARSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| FRANK BABCOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROEL VESTJENS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 13 people listed · 2 paid, $88K · 36 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA KRALL | CONTROLLER | 54 | $57,288 | $0 | $0 | $57,288 | 2 |
| CHRISTOPHER DION BROWN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 54 | $31,102 | $0 | $0 | $31,102 | 2 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT MCCUAIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | CHARIMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| WILLIAM BAYER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BERNIE HAYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BARRETT BRAUN | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BRIAN MARSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| FRANK BABCOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROEL VESTJENS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 13 people listed · 2 paid, $206K · 31 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER DION BROWN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 54 | $148,900 | $0 | $0 | $148,900 | 2 |
| DEBRA KRALL | CONTROLLER | 54 | $57,003 | $0 | $0 | $57,003 | 2 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT MCCUAIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | CHARIMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| WILLIAM BAYER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BERNIE HAYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BARRETT BRAUN | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BRIAN MARSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| FRANK BABCOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROEL VESTJENS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 12 people listed · 2 paid, $180K · 19 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Dion Brown | Executive Director | 54 | $130,000 | $0 | $4,801 | $134,801 | 2 |
| Debra Krall | Controller | 54 | $42,513 | $0 | $2,843 | $45,356 | 2 |
| MIchael KOCIELA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT B MCCUAIG | Vice President | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| robert j endicott | Chairman | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| william BAYER | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF BABINSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| DR HENRY GIVENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER SCHOCH | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2015 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $76K · 3 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher D Brown | Executive Director | 40 | $75,000 | $0 | $1,333 | $76,333 | 2 |
| MIchael KOCIELA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT B MCCUAIG | Vice President | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| robert j endicott | President | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| william BAYER | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF BABINSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| DR HENRY GIVENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER SCHOCH | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2014 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL KOCIELA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT B MCCUAIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| WILLIAM BAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF BABINSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| DR HENRY GIVENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER SCHOCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2013 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE KOCIELA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT B MCCUAIG | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | CHAIRMAN | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BILL BAYER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| JEFF BABINSKI | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| DR HENRY GIVENS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER SCHOCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2012 · 9 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE KOCIELA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL BAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| ROBERT J ENDICOTT | CHAIRMAN | 7 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BARBARA HAMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT B MCCUAIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JEFF BABINSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 7 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR HENRY GIVENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2015 · 1 grant to organizations · $238K
2014 · 1 grant to organizations · $6.3M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,056,624 | $1,306,454 | $202,705 | -$419,234 | $636,838 | $252,580 | $124,257 | 27 | 25 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $860,979 | $1,358,281 | $403,705 | -$1,607,190 | $391,231 | $320,927 | $12,000 | 28 | 3 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $804,940 | $945,659 | $331,359 | -$1,109,888 | $534,055 | $131,475 | $13,000 | 18 | 3 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $355,586 | $750,356 | $165,714 | -$969,169 | $253,299 | $45,690 | $10,000 | 15 | 6 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $758,756 | $1,052,720 | $167,596 | -$574,399 | $265,097 | $316,048 | $24,171 | 24 | 12 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $936,718 | $1,082,300 | $281,728 | -$283,665 | $392,303 | $312,974 | $88,390 | 36 | 25 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $895,190 | $1,137,689 | $170,283 | -$133,182 | $236,539 | $406,564 | $205,903 | 31 | 25 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,047,348 | $1,035,326 | $289,253 | $109,317 | $447,684 | $367,641 | $180,157 | 19 | 25 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $215,424 | $490,970 | $140,135 | $97,295 | $201,684 | $0 | $76,333 | 3 | 10 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,264,734 | $6,337,926 | $391,842 | $372,841 | $4,263,284 | $800 | $0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,260,749 | $24,873 | $2,283,434 | $2,283,434 | $2,259,949 | $800 | $0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $71,173 | $145,973 | $48,307 | $48,307 | $71,170 | - | - | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM FOUNDATION St Louis, MO · 3 people in common (Bernard Hayes, Robert J Endicott, Scott Mccuaig) · related organization (Schedule R)
- DOWNTOWN STL INC St Louis, MO · 2 people in common (Amos Harris, Brian Marsh)
- THE DOWNTOWN ST LOUIS COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC Saint Louis, MO · 1 person in common (Amos Harris)
- MISSOURI GAMING ASSOCIATION Jefferson Cty, MO · 1 person in common (Brian Marsh)
- RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC Saint Louis, MO · 1 person in common (Brian Marsh)
- DOWNTOWN ST LOUIS FOUNDATION INC Saint Louis, MO · 1 person in common (Amos Harris)
Funders of this organization
23 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,260,473 in all, tax years 2011 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM FOUNDATION | $562,825 | 6 | $171,501 | 2022 | 2016-2020, 2022 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| REGIONAL CULTURAL & PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION | $155,713 | 5 | $80,000 | 2024 | 2017, 2019, 2022-2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION | $75,000 | 3 | $25,000 | 2018 | 2016-2018 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| THE SHAUGHNESSY FAMILY FOUNDATION | $75,000 | 3 | $25,000 | 2015 | 2013-2015 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE | $72,500 | 3 | $7,500 | 2022 | 2020-2022 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| DOWNTOWN ST LOUIS FOUNDATION INC | $72,165 | 1 | $72,165 | 2011 | 2011 | Public charity | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC | $50,000 | 2 | $25,000 | 2018 | 2016, 2018 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| MISSOURI HUMANITIES COUNCIL | $35,200 | 4 | $7,300 | 2024 | 2015, 2019, 2021, 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| INTERCO CHARITABLE TRUST | $25,650 | 1 | $25,650 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| GREATER ST LOUIS INC | $25,000 | 2 | $15,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| STEWARD FAMILY FOUNDATION | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2016 | 2016 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY CENTERS INCORPORATED | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | 2021 | 2021 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE GREATER ST LOUIS | $12,350 | 1 | $12,350 | 2022 | 2022 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| MARDI GRAS FOUNDATION | $12,000 | 1 | $12,000 | 2014 | 2014 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| BELLWETHER FOUNDATION INC | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| LES PAUL FOUNDATION | $8,000 | 3 | $3,000 | 2024 | 2022-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | $6,125 | 1 | $6,125 | 2019 | 2019 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION INC | $6,000 | 1 | $6,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Public charity | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| UNION PACIFIC FOUNDATION | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $5,000 | 2 | $2,500 | 2023 | 2022-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| D ADDARIO FOUNDATION INC | $1,764 | 1 | $1,764 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
| CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION | $150 | 1 | $150 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “National Blues Museum” | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $31 | 4 | $16 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM” | show |
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| PONY EXPRESS INC - A NATIONAL MEMORIAL | MO | A54 | $903,400 | $622,495 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE INC | MO | A54 | $962,211 | $971,083 | Executive Director | $70,160 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LAURA INGALLS WILDER HOME ASSOCIATION | MO | A54 | $697,120 | $596,298 | DIRECTOR | $24,000 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRENCH COLONIAL AMERICA | MO | A54 | $593,668 | $402,916 | Executive Director | $85,280 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM | PA | A54 | $1,165,904 | $1,236,549 | Current CEO | $64,690 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| NATIONAL WASP WWII MUSEUM INC | TX | A54 | $2,104,383 | $1,904,036 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; DIRECTOR | $102,000 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| Korean War Veterans National Museum & Library | IL | A54 | $767,968 | $841,140 | President and CEO (6/15) | $82,805 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY | PA | A54 | $1,310,548 | $1,626,494 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $76,500 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| BRICK STORE MUSEUM | ME | A54 | $566,156 | $470,813 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $68,716 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| NAPA VALLEY MUSEUM | CA | A54 | $766,584 | $954,118 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $151,951 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| GREATEST GENERATION NAVAL MUSEUM | CO | A54 | $840,472 | $72,707 | Board Member | $69,996 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF MUSLIM CULTURE | MS | A54 | $1,719,065 | $1,014,372 | CO-FOUNDER/PRESIDENT EMERITA | $107,299 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNATIONAL PRINTING MUSEUM FOUNDATION | CA | A54 | $727,035 | $660,599 | TRUSTEE/CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WA | A54 | $814,942 | $727,053 | EXECUTIVE DI | $74,200 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| BURRITT MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INC | AL | A54 | $1,779,380 | $1,588,348 | GOVERNANCE CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| INDIANA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM INC | IN | A54 | $861,386 | $1,030,003 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| MUSEUM VILLAGE INC | NY | A54 | $547,338 | $413,688 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $65,687 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| LARAMIE PLAINS MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INC | WY | A54 | $563,574 | $485,832 | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| STUHR MUSEUM FOUNDATION | NE | A54 | $1,484,645 | $1,136,251 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $93,052 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| LEATHER ARCHIVES & MUSEUM INC | IL | A54 | $691,787 | $419,984 | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HALL OF FAME | OK | A54 | $642,252 | $629,472 | Executive Dir. | $45,500 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| CLEVELAND BRADLEY REGIONAL MUSEUM | TN | A54 | $705,057 | $763,847 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $73,406 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| WARHAWK AIR MUSEUM INC | ID | A54 | $1,913,136 | $1,141,538 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER INC | PA | A54 | $550,094 | $620,268 | EXECUTIVE DI | $90,058 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
| DESTROYER ESCORT HISTORICAL MUSEUM | NY | A54 | $681,975 | $724,400 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $112,853 | Same NTEE code A54, revenue within 2x |
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2023 · Form 990 · $1,306,454 spent · pay $521,398 · grants $0 · events $355,955
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | CONCERTS AND EVENTS | $355,955 | $355,955 | - | - | 27.2% |
| Other salaries and wages | $310,895 | $149,230 | $161,665 | - | 23.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $124,257 | $59,643 | $64,614 | - | 9.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $109,641 | $109,641 | - | - | 8.4% | |
| Occupancy | $83,659 | $66,927 | $16,732 | - | 6.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $47,854 | $22,970 | $24,884 | - | 3.7% | |
| Office expenses | $45,522 | $3,187 | $42,335 | - | 3.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $43,754 | $36,997 | $6,757 | - | 3.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $41,436 | $41,436 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $38,392 | $18,428 | $19,964 | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT | $22,855 | $22,855 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $17,878 | - | $17,878 | - | 1.4% |
| Fees: accounting | $17,172 | $13,738 | $3,434 | - | 1.3% | |
| Information technology | $16,033 | $16,033 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Interest | $14,370 | $14,370 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN | $10,381 | $10,381 | - | - | 0.8% |
| Fees: legal | $5,669 | $4,535 | $1,134 | - | 0.4% | |
| All other expenses | $653 | $653 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Travel | $78 | $78 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,306,454 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $1,358,281 spent · pay $474,257 · grants $0 · events $173,643
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $396,018 | $316,814 | $79,204 | - | 29.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $370,969 | $178,065 | $192,904 | - | 27.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | CONCERTS AND EVENTS | $173,643 | $173,643 | - | - | 12.8% |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT | $87,684 | $87,684 | - | - | 6.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $55,771 | $55,771 | - | - | 4.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $46,689 | $22,411 | $24,278 | - | 3.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $44,599 | $21,408 | $23,191 | - | 3.3% | |
| Office expenses | $30,849 | $2,159 | $28,690 | - | 2.3% | |
| Information technology | $27,634 | $27,634 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT LABOR | $23,596 | $23,596 | - | - | 1.7% |
| All other expenses | $21,820 | $21,820 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $19,192 | $19,192 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $12,821 | $12,821 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $12,000 | $5,760 | $6,240 | - | 0.9% | |
| Interest | $10,149 | $10,149 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $10,091 | - | $10,091 | - | 0.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $7,063 | $7,063 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $5,283 | $5,283 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $2,410 | $2,410 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $1,358,281 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $945,659 spent · pay $265,843 · grants $416 · events $98,221
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $377,255 | $301,804 | $75,451 | - | 39.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $216,588 | $103,962 | $112,626 | - | 22.9% | |
| Other (as described) Event | CONCERTS AND EVENTS | $98,221 | $98,221 | - | - | 10.4% |
| Fees: other services | $53,948 | $53,948 | - | - | 5.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT | $27,339 | $27,339 | - | - | 2.9% |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,157 | $25,157 | - | - | 2.7% | |
| Office expenses | $23,378 | $1,636 | $21,742 | - | 2.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $22,582 | $10,839 | $11,743 | - | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT LABOR | $16,388 | $16,388 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $14,991 | - | $14,991 | - | 1.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $13,673 | $6,563 | $7,110 | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $13,249 | $13,249 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $13,000 | $6,240 | $6,760 | - | 1.4% | |
| Information technology | $11,842 | $11,842 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Interest | $7,226 | $7,226 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| All other expenses | $3,252 | $3,252 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,514 | $2,514 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,412 | $2,412 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $2,228 | $2,228 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $416 | $416 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $945,659 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $750,356 spent · pay $196,072 · grants $2,000 · events $35,099
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $371,436 | $297,149 | $74,287 | - | 49.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $173,987 | $83,514 | $90,473 | - | 23.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | CONCERTS AND EVENTS | $35,099 | $35,099 | - | - | 4.7% |
| Fees: other services | $30,868 | $30,868 | - | - | 4.1% | |
| Office expenses | $18,173 | $1,272 | $16,901 | - | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT LABOR | $15,289 | $15,289 | - | - | 2.0% |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,183 | $15,183 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $14,809 | $7,108 | $7,701 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $14,159 | - | $14,159 | - | 1.9% |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT | $12,932 | $12,932 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Information technology | $12,772 | $12,772 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,214 | $10,214 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| All other expenses | $9,119 | $9,119 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $7,276 | $3,492 | $3,784 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,351 | $4,351 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,113 | - | $2,113 | - | 0.3% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $576 | $576 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $750,356 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $1,052,720 spent · pay $274,944 · grants $0 · events $78,897
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $401,340 | $321,072 | $80,268 | - | 38.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $212,710 | $101,618 | $111,092 | - | 20.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | CONCERTS AND EVENTS | $78,897 | $78,897 | - | - | 7.5% |
| All other expenses | $54,552 | $42,474 | $12,078 | - | 5.2% | |
| Other (as described) | BAD DEBT EXPENSE | $46,905 | $46,905 | - | - | 4.5% |
| Office expenses | $43,111 | $3,018 | $40,093 | - | 4.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $37,374 | $37,374 | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT | $29,595 | $29,595 | - | - | 2.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $24,171 | $11,602 | $12,569 | - | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT LABOR | $23,240 | $23,240 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $21,882 | $10,503 | $11,379 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $16,181 | $7,767 | $8,414 | - | 1.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $15,674 | $15,674 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $12,794 | $12,553 | $241 | - | 1.2% | |
| Travel | $12,733 | $12,733 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,442 | $12,442 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $6,046 | - | $6,046 | - | 0.6% | |
| Interest | $1,695 | - | $1,695 | - | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $1,378 | $1,378 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,052,720 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $1,082,300 spent · pay $407,532 · grants $0 · events $73,629
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $363,997 | $291,197 | $72,800 | - | 33.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $264,877 | $127,141 | $137,736 | - | 24.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $88,390 | $42,427 | $45,963 | - | 8.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | CONCERTS AND EVENTS | $73,629 | $73,629 | - | - | 6.8% |
| Fees: other services | $47,717 | $45,731 | $1,986 | - | 4.4% | |
| Office expenses | $43,007 | $3,010 | $39,997 | - | 4.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $35,099 | $16,848 | $18,251 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT | $28,392 | $28,392 | - | - | 2.6% |
| All other expenses | $27,369 | $23,725 | $3,644 | - | 2.5% | |
| Insurance | $22,655 | $18,124 | $4,531 | - | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $19,500 | $19,500 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $19,166 | $9,200 | $9,966 | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | EXHIBIT EXPENSE | $13,710 | $13,710 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,123 | $11,123 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $9,637 | - | $9,637 | - | 0.9% |
| Information technology | $7,664 | $7,664 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Travel | $3,640 | $3,640 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,728 | - | $1,728 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,082,300 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $1,137,689 spent · pay $521,540 · grants $0 · events $78,279
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $339,562 | $271,650 | $67,912 | - | 29.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $258,517 | $124,088 | $134,429 | - | 22.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $205,903 | $98,833 | $107,070 | - | 18.1% | |
| Other (as described) Event | CONCERTS AND EVENTS | $68,290 | $68,290 | - | - | 6.0% |
| Office expenses | $58,299 | $9,484 | $48,815 | - | 5.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $37,625 | $18,060 | $19,565 | - | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $33,004 | $2,310 | $30,694 | - | 2.9% |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES | $19,784 | $19,784 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Other employee benefits | $19,495 | $9,356 | $10,139 | - | 1.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $17,816 | $17,816 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Travel | $17,740 | $17,740 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $12,192 | - | $12,192 | - | 1.1% | |
| All other expenses | $10,916 | $5,841 | $5,075 | - | 1.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $9,989 | - | $9,989 | - | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $9,033 | - | $9,033 | - | 0.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,115 | $7,115 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,302 | $6,302 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Information technology | $4,492 | $4,492 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,615 | - | $1,615 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,137,689 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $1,035,326 spent · pay $494,353 · grants $0 · events $73,827
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $277,824 | $218,787 | $30,496 | $28,541 | 26.8% | |
| Occupancy | $273,029 | - | $273,029 | - | 26.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $180,157 | - | $99,277 | $80,880 | 17.4% | |
| Office expenses | $45,443 | $2,862 | $42,581 | - | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Concerts | $45,243 | $45,243 | - | - | 4.4% |
| Fees: other services | $40,757 | $33,155 | $7,602 | - | 3.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $36,372 | $16,413 | $11,751 | $8,208 | 3.5% | |
| All other expenses | $32,463 | $16,970 | $14,599 | $894 | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Temporary Exhibits | $22,290 | $22,290 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Fees: accounting | $14,850 | - | $14,850 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Fees | $13,423 | $13,423 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Travel | $12,472 | $9,082 | $3,390 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Repairs and Maintenance | $10,518 | $710 | $9,808 | - | 1.0% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $7,188 | - | $3,594 | $3,594 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $7,150 | - | - | $7,150 | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $6,635 | - | $6,635 | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,586 | $6,586 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,615 | - | $1,615 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,311 | - | $1,311 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $16,240 | $21,396 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $1,035,326 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $490,970 spent · pay $115,631 · grants $237,535 · events $730
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $237,535 | $237,535 | - | - | 48.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $76,333 | - | $45,800 | $30,533 | 15.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $44,487 | - | - | $44,487 | 9.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,667 | $7,056 | $25,154 | $457 | 6.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $28,789 | - | $12,582 | $16,207 | 5.9% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $16,286 | - | - | $16,286 | 3.3% | |
| Travel | $12,129 | - | $123 | $12,006 | 2.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $10,509 | - | $6,305 | $4,204 | 2.1% | |
| All other expenses | $10,269 | - | $9,595 | $674 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $9,075 | - | $9,075 | - | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $6,576 | - | $6,576 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Conferences | $2,408 | - | $361 | $2,047 | 0.5% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,077 | $1,077 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Special Events | $730 | $730 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Office expenses | $700 | - | $665 | $35 | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Telephone | $525 | - | $525 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES | $500 | - | $500 | - | 0.1% |
| Fees: legal | $375 | - | $375 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $490,970 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $6,337,926 spent · pay $0 · grants $6,300,301 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $6,300,301 | $6,300,301 | - | - | 99.4% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $17,286 | - | - | $17,286 | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | PROMOTIONAL | $7,460 | - | - | $7,460 | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES | $3,419 | $3,419 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Office expenses | $2,857 | - | $1,673 | $1,184 | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SPEAKER FEES | $2,276 | $2,276 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Insurance | $2,135 | - | $2,135 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,119 | - | - | $1,119 | 0.0% | |
| Travel | $1,022 | - | $439 | $583 | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $51 | - | $51 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $6,337,926 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $24,873 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES | $15,168 | $15,168 | - | - | 61.0% |
| Other (as described) | SPONSORSHIP FULFILLMENT | $4,488 | - | - | $4,488 | 18.0% |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL | $2,293 | $2,293 | - | - | 9.2% |
| Insurance | $1,119 | - | $1,119 | - | 4.5% | |
| Travel | $1,032 | - | - | $1,032 | 4.1% | |
| Office expenses | $362 | - | $362 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $312 | - | - | $312 | 1.3% |
| Information technology | $99 | - | $99 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $24,873 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $145,973 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $121,888 | 83.5% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $24,085 | 16.5% | |
| Total | $145,973 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2024 | $341,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2023 | $511,618 | $0 | 5 |
| 2022 | $325,208 | $0 | 5 |
| 2021 | $210,620 | $0 | 3 |
| 2020 | $10,000 | $0 | 3 |
| 2018 | $149,020 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 14 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Institute of Museum and Library Services | Grant or other assistance | MUSEUM GRANTS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 45.309 | THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM (NBM) WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM’S HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION BY CREATING NEW LESSON PLANS THAT TIE BLUES HISTORY TO STATE AND DI | $240,000 |
| 2024 | Institute of Museum and Library Services | Grant or other assistance | MUSEUM GRANTS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 45.309 | THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM WILL CREATE A NEW INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION TO CONTEXTUALIZE BLUES MUSIC’S DEVELOPMENT—FROM CLASSIC VAUDEVILLE AND ACOUSTIC BLUES TO JUMP | $341,000 |
| 2023 | Institute of Museum and Library Services | Grant or other assistance | MUSEUM GRANTS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 45.309 | THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM (NBM) WILL UNDERTAKE A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS TO IDENTIFY MUSEUM SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING BEST ALIGNED WI | $306,305 |
| 2023 | National Endowment for the Humanities | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 45.163 | THE ST. LOUIS BLUES: MUSIC, MIGRATION, AND THE MOVEMENT [THE ST. LOUIS BLUES: MUSIC, MIGRATION, AND THE MOVEMENT WILL BE A PLACE-BASED LEARNING WORKSHOP EXAMINI | $177,324 |
| 2023 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BLUES JAM SESSIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR MUSICIANS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | National Endowment for the Humanities | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES DIVISION OF PRESERVATION AND ACCESS 45.149 | NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM COLLECTIONS PRESERVATION AND STORAGE INITIATIVE [THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM'S PROJECT WILL ADVANCE THE ONGOING PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION | $7,989 |
| 2022 | Institute of Museum and Library Services | Grant or other assistance | MUSEUM GRANTS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 45.309 | THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM WILL STRENGTHEN ITS CURATORIAL ACTIVITIES BY INITIATING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM A 2021 COLLECTIONS ASSESSMENT FOR PRESERVATION (CAP) REPO | $183,000 |
| 2022 | Small Business Administration | Grant or other assistance | SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT PROGRAM 59.075 | AWARDTYPE: DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF ELIGIBLE ENTITIES DELIVERABLES: GRANTS EXPECTED OUTCOM | $125,831 |
| 2022 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN ARTIST RESIDENCY WITH BLUES MUSICIAN AND ACTOR GUY DAVIS. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | National Endowment for the Humanities | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES DIVISION OF PRESERVATION AND ACCESS 45.149 | NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM UV PROTECTION PROJECT [THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM (NBM) REQUESTS FUNDS FOR THE ONGOING PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF ITS COLLECTIONS THROU | $6,377 |
| 2021 | Small Business Administration | Grant or other assistance | SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT PROGRAM 59.075 | SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATOR GRANT | $200,620 |
| 2021 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | TO SUPPORT LIVE BLUES PERFORMANCES. | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Small Business Administration | Grant or other assistance | ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN EMERGENCY ADVANCE 59.072 | ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2018 | Institute of Museum and Library Services | Grant or other assistance | MUSEUM GRANTS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 45.309 | THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM WILL IMPLEMENT THE "KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE" DIGITIZATION PROJECT TO INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF ITS GROWING COLLECTIONS DOCUMENTING | $149,020 |
Trademarks
1 US trademark, 1 live.
- National Blues Museum 1 marks, MO EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI | 85700307 | 2012-08-10 | Registered | TRTDXFAP, file of 2025-06-10 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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