irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $272KEXHIBITION - IN A TYPICAL YEAR, SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF ANY MUSEUM'S PROGRAMMING. THE NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART FOCUSES ON SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS OF INTERNATIONAL MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART, INCLUDING AN AREA SPECIALIZED IN LATIN AMERICAN ART, AND OF AFRICAN ART TO EXPAND UPON THE STRENGTHS INHERENT IN OUR PERMANENT COLLECTIONS. WE OFFER A CHANGING SCHEDULE TWICE PER YEAR FOR UP TO A TOTAL OF 8 SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS PER YEAR.
- #2 $195KEDUCATION PROGRAMS IN A TYPICAL YEAR, THE NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART'S DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING AND OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS, AND FOSTERS AND APPRECIATION OF ART FROM A YOUNG AGE. EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 2,000 STUDENTS EXPLORE THE MUSEUM'S TRADITIONAL AFRICAN ART COLLECTION AND A RANGE OF 20TH-CENTURY AND CONTEMPORARY ART THROUGH INQUIRY-BASED EXHIBITION TOURS. THAT COMPLY WITH CURRENT NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS AND NATIONALLY-BASED BEST PRACTICES IN LEARNING.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Education Programs
Offers inquiry-based exhibition tours for over 2,000 students annually, aligned with New York State learning standards, fostering critical thinking and appreciation of art.
Exhibition Program
Produces 6–8 special exhibitions annually, focusing on international modern and contemporary art, including Latin American and African art, drawn from the permanent collection and guest curators.
Membership Program
Provides donor benefits and reciprocal access to museums through tiered membership levels, including Individual, Household, Contributor, Patron, and Director Circles.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Fund special exhibitionsFunds special exhibitions such as "Then and Now: Selections from the Collection," "The Declaration Distributed: Westchester County’s Holt Broadside of 1776," "Taking Collective Discontent to the Street: Nicolás de Jesús’s Street Banners," "Guerrilla Girls: Food for Thought," and "Guerrilla Girls Complaints Department," including co-funding partnerships with organizations like the ADAA Foundation.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manage museum membership programManages a membership base of nearly 200 individuals who make annual contributions and receive tiered benefits, including discounted and family-level access, early event access, reciprocal museum admission, and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organize and host special exhibitionsOrganizes up to 8 special exhibitions per year focusing on international modern and contemporary art, with specialization in Latin American and African art.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Provide educational exhibition tours for studentsProvides inquiry-based exhibition tours for more than 2,000 students annually, aligned with New York State learning standards and national best practices in education.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Acquire and steward artwork in museum collectionHolds and acquires significant artworks for its permanent collection, including Marisol's "Queen" (1957) gifted from the Estate of Roy R. Neuberger and the Guerrilla Girls Portfolio Compleat (1985–2012) acquired through donor-funded purchase.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$972K
Contributions & grants$391K40%
Program service revenue$9K1%
Investment income$572K59%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.20M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$10.90M
Cash$1.37M
Investments$9.46M
Liabilities$104K
Net assets$10.79M
Liquid reserves107.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +124.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 21
- BILL BRAVERMAN — TRUSTEE
- BONNIE ROMANO — VICE CHAIR
- DANIEL FELDMAN — TRUSTEE
- EARNEST LAMB — TRUSTEE - EX-OFFICIO
- FRANS HIJKOOP — TRUSTEE
- FRED WILSON — TRUSTEE
- HELEN STAMBLER NEUBERGER — TRUSTEE
- JAMES DUBIN — TREASURER
- JAMIE GORDON — TRUSTEE
- JASON SOTO — TRUSTEE - EX-OFFICIO
- JIM NEUBERGER — TRUSTEE
- LAUREN KARP — TRUSTEE
- MARC GROSSMAN — TRUSTEE
- MILAGROS PENA — TRUSTEE - EX-OFFICIO
- PAUL ZUKOWSKY — CHAIR
- SHARI SIMS — TRUSTEE - EX-OFFICIO
- STACEY OESTREICH — TRUSTEE
- SUELLEN PELUSO — TRUSTEE - EX-OFFICIO
- SUSAN DUBIN — SECRETARY
- TONY MADDALENA — TRUSTEE
- TRACY FITZPATRICK MUSEUM EXEC DIR — TRUSTEE - EX-OFFICIO
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) Foundation Partner — Co-funder of the exhibition "Guerrilla Girls: Food for Thought"
- Fairfield Westchester Museum Alliance Network — Member institution providing reciprocal free admission to members.
- Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program Network — Member program providing reciprocal benefits at modern and contemporary art museums.
- Museum Travel Alliance Partner — Affiliate organization through which members can book art-focused travel opportunities.
- Neuberger Museum of Art Partner — Primary institutional partner; provides ongoing financial and programmatic support for exhibitions and collections
- North American Reciprocal Museum Association Network — Participating organization in the NARM program offering free or reduced admission at over 500 museums.
- Purchase College Partner — Collaborates on fine arts programming and supports the Neuberger Museum of Art as part of its institutional mission.
- Roy R. Neuberger Legacy Endowment Funder — Co-funder of the ongoing exhibition "Then and Now: Selections from the Collection"
- Westchester County Government Government — Made possible the exhibition "The Declaration Distributed: Westchester County’s Holt Broadside of 1776"
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Support for Living Artists 111 orgsmethodology: support_for_living_artistsBy acquiring and showcasing contemporary art during artists’ active careers, the museum provides immediate affirmation and financial support, because direct acquisition integrates economic sustenance with artistic recognition, encouraging continued creative production.shared approach: Unrestricted Artist Support →
- Inquiry-Based Art Education 11 orgsmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy using inquiry-based exhibition tours, the museum develops students' critical thinking and observational skills, because open-ended engagement with art fosters deeper cognitive processing and early appreciation of diverse artistic traditions.shared approach: Inquiry-Based Engagement →