Coral Gables Museum Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO CELEBRATE, INVESTIGATE AND EXPLORE THE CIVIC ARTS OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, INCLUDING FOSTERING AN APPRECIATION FOR THE HISTORY, VISION, AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF CORAL GABLES; PROMOTING BEAUTY AND PLANNING AS WELL AS HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION FOR A BROAD AUDIENCE, INCLUDING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AS WELL AS LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. THE MUSEUM OPTIMIZES ITS MISSION BY CULTIVATING EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROVIDING PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES EXHIBITIONS, COLLECTIONS, EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, LECTURES, TOURS, PUBLICATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE MUSEUM IS A TRUE PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND THE CORAL GABLES MUSEUM CORP., A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CORPORATION OPERATING AS AN EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL INSTITUTION WITHIN A CITY OWNED FACILITY. THE MUSEUM RAISES ITS OWN OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND THE EXHIBTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $909,150
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 43%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $118,750, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $790,417 spent. COSTS OF CREATING MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS INCLUDING: SACRED GROUND: THE RISE, FALL AND REVIVAL OF LINCOLN MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY; CASTLES IN THE SKY: FANTASY ARCHITECTURE IN CONTEMPORARY ART; AMERICA WEAVES; THE ART OF COMPASSION; UNFOLDING 117 YEARS OF HISTORY WITH THE MIAMI HERALD; BO-DROGA; EL VIAJE; ART BASEL; EXHIBITION "FOR NOW-; PETER GERBERT; PURSEONALITY: A STYLISH HANDBAG HISTORY; CREATING THE DREAM; CAPTURE CORAL GABLES. EXPENSES ALSO INCLUDE EXHIBIT RELATED PROGRAMS SUCH AS PANEL DISCUSSIONS, LECTURES, ETC.
- SPRING BREAKS AND OTHER NON-SCHOOL DAYS. THESE DAY CAMPS SERVED 85 CHILDREN (AGES 5-12) THROUGH EXHIBITS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ART ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS. IN ADDITION, 65 CHILDREN ATTENDED CAMPS VIRTUALLY.
- DIRECT EXPENSES OF GOVERNMENT GRANTS RECEIVED IN SUPPORT OF EXHIBIT PRODUCTION EXPENSES, THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPRETIVE MATERIALS, SEASONAL ACTIVITIES AND BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR FIELD TRIPS TO THE MUSEUM.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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