Tennessee State Museum Foundation

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1 Tennessee State Museum Foundation General Information Contact Information nprofit Tennessee State Museum Foundation Address 505 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN Phone (615) Fax Web Site Web Site Facebook Facebook At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1975 Former Names Tennessee State Museum Association 1

2 Mission & Impact Statements Mission The Tennessee State Museum Foundation (TSMF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, whose sole purpose is to support the activities and programs of the Tennessee State Museum (TSM) through a statewide membership program, fundraising activities, grants management, and a retail operation. Accordingly, TSMF supports the purpose of the Tennessee State Museum (TSM), which is to procure, preserve, exhibit, and interpret objects which relate to the social, political, economic, and cultural history of Tennessee and Tennesseans, and to provide exhibitions and programs for the educational and cultural enrichment of the citizens of the state. Background The beginnings of the Tennessee State Museum can be traced back to a museum opened on the Nashville public square in 1817 by a portrait artist, Ralph E.W. Earl. A young boy who visited that museum in 1823 wrote home that he had seen a life-size painting of then General Andrew Jackson. That same painting hangs today in the State Museum, now located at the corner of Fifth and Deaderick streets. In 1937 the General Assembly created a state museum to house World War I mementoes and other collections from the state, the Tennessee Historical Society and other groups. This museum was located in the lower level of the War Memorial Building until it was moved into the new James K. Polk Center in The Tennessee State Museum currently occupies three floors, covering approximately 120,000 square feet with more than 60,000 square feet devoted to exhibits. Impact TSMF broadens the State Museum s ability to develop and present special cultural enrichment opportunities for the local and statewide community through four major programs: 1) Preserving Tennessee s Heritage: the TSM acquires objects for the museum s collection; 2) Exhibitions: the TSM s galleries include permanent history exhibits, as well as organizing approximately four to six temporary exhibitions per year and curating touring exhibits for other museums to present statewide and nationally; 3) Educational Programs: TSM educators develop tours and activities for school students and life-long learners; 4) Community Outreach Programs: events are organized to engage visitors in Tennessee s history, art, and culture at the museum and/or off-site. The TSM is excitedly preparing for its new $160 million ($120 million in state funds; $40 million to be raised privately) State Museum facility, which Governor Bill Haslam announced in April Anticipated to open its doors at its new address on Nashville s downtown Bicentennial Mall in fall 2018, the TSM will feature new permanent and changing galleries to interpret its priceless treasures of the Volunteer State s history, art, and culture for current and future generations of Tennesseans. More than 150,200 visitors viewed TSM s exhibitions or participated in educational programs. Among its special exhibitions, the TSM curated Ancestors: Native American Statuary of Tennessee, featuring statuary from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution (Washington D.C.), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the University of Tennessee s McClung Museum, the TSM, and private collectors. The TSM also hosted a symposium and gallery talk about the Civil Rights era in Nashville, moderated by award winning photographer Jessica Ingram, which was made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Essential to its mission, TSM exhibitions and programs are free, making its offerings accessible to everyone. 2

3 Needs Three key issues require attention: 1) limited collections storage; 2) lack of full-time professional conservators to assess and treat museum artifacts; and 3) tight acquisitions budget which confines TSM s ability to acquire significant objects. For many years, a new, free-standing facility (which will include adjacent parking) has been included in this list. It is with much excitement that we announce that this need will soon become a reality. Service Categories Primary Organization Category Arts,Culture & Humanities / Museums Secondary Organization Category Education / Educational Services Areas of Service Areas Served TN TN - Bedford TN - Cannon TN - Cheatham TN - Clay TN - Coffee TN - Cumberland TN - Davidson TN - Dekalb TN - Dickson TN - Fentress TN - Franklin TN - Giles TN - Hickman TN - Houston TN - Humphreys TN - Jackson TN - Lawrence TN - Lewis TN - Lincoln TN - Macon TN - Marshall TN - Maury TN - Montgomery TN - Moore TN - Overton TN - Perry TN - Pickett TN - Putnam 3

4 TN - Robertson TN - Rutherford TN - Smith TN - Stewart TN - Sumner TN - Trousdale TN - Van Buren TN - Warren TN - Wayne TN - White TN - Williamson TN - Wilson The Tennessee State Museum Foundation assists the museum in serving a statewide audience. As a state government institution, TSM benefits all Tennessee citizens. 4

5 Programs Programs Tennessee State Capitol Description Category The Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when it first opened in 1859, and is a magnificent tribute to the people of Tennessee. This graceful structure was designed by noted architect William Strickland who considered it his crowning achievement. When Strickland died suddenly during construction in 1854, he was buried in the north facade of the Capitol. The cornerstone for the building was laid on July 4, 1845, and construction finished in The grounds of the State Capitol contain statues honoring Sam Davis, Sgt. Alvin York, and Presidents Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson. The tombs of President and Mrs. James K. Polk are also located on the Capitol grounds. Guided tours are available on Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m., beginning at the Information Desk on the first floor. Arts, Culture & Humanities Music Population Served General Public/Unspecified,, Military Branch Museum Description Category The Military Museum, a branch of the Tennessee State Museum, is located in the War Memorial Building, across the street from the main facilities. Exhibits deal with America's overseas conflicts, beginning with the Spanish-American War in 1898 and ending with World War II in The exhibits look at the beginnings of each war, major battles, and the outcomes. Included is a deck gun from the U.S.S. Nashville, which fired the first shot of the Spanish-American War. The exhibit on World War I, features weaponry, personal military equipment and other materials affirming Tennessee's involvement in "the war to end all wars." Arts, Culture & Humanities Museums Population Served General Public/Unspecified,, Permanent Exhibits Description Category First Tennesseans Frontier The Age of Jackson Antebellum The Civil War and Reconstruction The New South Arts, Culture & Humanities Museums Population Served General Public/Unspecified,, 5

6 Governance Board Chair Board Chair Dr. Paul McCombs Company Affiliation Howell Allen Clinic Term Jan 2017 to June 2018 Board Members Name Affiliation Status Ms. Claire Armistead Community Volunteer Voting Ms. Marianne Menefee Byrd Tennessee Valley Ventures Voting Ms. Trudy Caldwell Byrd Fridrich & Clark Voting Ms. Mary Ann Clark Community Volunteer Voting Ms. Angel Cropper Community Volunteer Voting Mr. Howard Gentry Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder Mr. Howard Herndon Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk Veterans Services Frost, Brown, Todd - Governor's Appointee Voting Voting Exofficio Ms. Ashley Brown Howell Tennessee State Museum Exofficio Ms. Christine Karbowiak Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. Voting Mr. Mike Kelly Jimmy Kelly's Restaurant Voting Senator Bill Ketron Tennessee General Assembly Voting Ms. Pamela Lewis PLA Media Voting Dr. Paul McCombs Neurological Surgeons Voting Representative Gerald McCormick Tennessee General Assembly, House of Representatives Voting Ms. Dianne Neal Community Volunteer Voting Mr. David Preston BMI Voting Mr. Rich Roberts Sage Payment Solutions Voting Mr. Robert Thomas Boult, Cummings Voting Mr. Charles B. Welch Farris Mathews Bobango, PLC Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 1 Asian American/Pacific Islander 1 Caucasian 18 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender 6

7 Male 10 Female 10 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 0% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 0% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 0% Constituency Includes Client Representation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4 Standing Committees minating Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts Audit Collections Risk Management Provisions Accident & Injury Coverage Automobile Insurance Directors & Officers Policy Medical Health Insurance See Management and Governance Comments Special Event Liability Umbrella or Excess Insurance Flood CEO Comments 7

8 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Term Start Apr Ms. Ashley Brown Howell Experience Ashley Howell serves as the Executive Director of the Tennessee State Museum. Howell is a Nashville native with a B.A. degree in art history and an M.S. degree in communications from the University of Tennessee, and an M.B.A. degree in nonprofit management from Boston University. Previous to coming to the State Museum, Howell was the deputy director of the Frist Center of the Visual Arts since 2009, working her way up from the director of development and director of administration at the museum since Earlier in her career, Howell worked in development at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and in public relations at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Former CEOs Name Term Dr. Ellsworth Brown Ms. Lois Riggins-Ezzell Staff Full Time Staff 2 Part Time Staff 2 Volunteers 50 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 100% Plans & Policies Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan? Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan? In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place? Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan? Under Development Does the organization have a ndiscrimination Policy? Yes 8

9 Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? External Assessments and Accreditations Assessments/Accreditations Year American Association of Museums 2003 Senior Staff Ms. Beth Lekander Title TSMF Membership Manager Experience/Biography Mr. Ron Beaver Title Controller Experience/Biography 9

10 Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start July Fiscal Year End June Projected Revenue $327, Projected Expenses $327, Endowment Value $0.00 Endowment Spending Policy N/A Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $1,109,092 $567,623 $732,544 Total Expenses $986,886 $527,498 $704,186 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $133,200 $125,589 $228,351 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $149,267 $152,971 $165,656 Investment Income, Net of Losses $2,015 $2,238 $3,645 Membership Dues $43,617 $53,035 $47,124 Special Events $325,993 $233,321 $270,975 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $455,000 $469 $1,582 10

11 Expense Allocation Program Expense $442,270 $212,712 $358,330 Administration Expense $206,988 $200,718 $172,763 Fundraising Expense $337,628 $114,068 $173,093 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 45% 40% 51% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 74% 32% 35% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $1,021,004 $905,201 $867,934 Current Assets $972,286 $900,296 $769,976 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $36,127 $42,530 $45,388 Total Net Assets $984,877 $862,671 $822,546 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Other Revenue $455,000 Fundraising Events $233,321 Fundraising Events $270,975 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Fundraising Events Program Revenue Contributions, Gifts, Amount $325,993 $152,971 Grants $228,351 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Program Revenue $149,267 Contributions, Gifts & Grants $125,589 Retail store sales $165,656 Capital Campaign Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset? Yes Campaign Purpose New State Museum facility Capital Campaign Goal $160,000, Campaign Start and End Dates Mar 2016 to Dec 2018 Capital Campaign Raised-to-Date Amount $135,000, as of Mar 2016 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Yes State Charitable Solicitations Permit TN Charitable Solicitations Registration Yes - Expires Mar 2018 Registration 0 11

12 GivingMatters.com Financial Comments Financial data taken from the audit. Donations from foundations and corporations are included with individual donations because sums are not separated in audit. Financial documents completed by McKerley & onan, PC, CPA. Comments provided by Kathryn Bennett 3/21/17. Created Copyright 2018 The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 12