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Miller Art Center Foundation Inc

EIN 39-1513814 · Sturgeon Bay, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MILLER ART MUSEUM IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT EDUCATION INSTITUTION THAT SERVES TO PROVIDE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT IN THE VISUAL ARTS FOR THE NORTHEAST WISCONSIN REGION, IN PARTICULAR THE COMMUNITIES OF DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN.

Income
$25,702
Spending
$18,522
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
6
Volunteers
6

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $12,049 spent. EXHIBITION PROGRAM: REGULARLY CHANGING EXHIBITIONS (6-8) IN THE MUSEUMS MAIN GALLERIES REFLECT TEH ORGANIZATIONS ONGOING COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING IT'S CREATIVE COMMUNITY, SHAPING AND INFLUENCING THE ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF BOTH LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS. IN 2022, 329 ARTISTS WERE SERVED, THIS INCLUDES 38% REPRESENTATION FROM STUDENT ARTISTS AGED 14-18 YEARS THAT ARE HIGHLIGHTED EACH YEAR IN THE SALONG OF DOOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART. 2022 EXHIBITIONS, IN ADDITION TO THE SALON, INCLUDED: MARINE LIFE FROM SHORE TO FLOOR BY PEGGY MACNAMARA, FOR THE LOVE OF CHARDIN, LANDSCAPES OF ABSENCE BY BRANDON BAUER, THE 47TH JURIED ANNUAL, AND HANSEATIC: A RESTROSPECTIVE OF THE LIFE AND WORK OF KARSTEN AND ELLEN TOPELMANN. PERMANENT COLLECTION: STEWARDSHIP OF THE MUSEUMS COLLECTION, WHICH INCLUDES THE MANAGEMENT, PRESERVATION, DISPLAY AND GROWTH OF NEARLY 1,500 WORKS OF ART, REPRESENTS THE CORE FUNCTION OF THE MUSEUM. THE MILLER ART MUSEUM RECEIVED BY WAY OF GIFT AND PURCHASE, 18 WORKS OF ART DURING 2022 VALUED AT 197,200.00. AUDIENCE EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT: THE MUSEUM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND SCHOOL AUDIENCES THROUGH ITS SCHOOL TOUR AND STUDENT ART AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, M3 PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH EVENTS, SPECIAL LECTURES AND ARTIST TALKS, AND COLLABORATIONS AND INITIATIVES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DOOR COUNTY, WRITE ON DOOR COUNTY, OPEN DOOR PRIDE, AND THE DOOR COUNTY HISTORY ALLIANCE. A 2022 HIGHLIGHT INCLUDES THE DOME HOUSE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES PUBLIC INTERACTION WITH VISUAL ARTISTS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC PROGRAMMING. EXHIBITION PROGRAM: REGULARLY CHANGING EXHIBITIONS (6-8) IN THE MUSEUMS MAIN GALLERIES REFLECT TEH ORGANIZATIONS ONGOING COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING IT'S CREATIVE COMMUNITY, SHAPING AND INFLUENCING THE ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF BOTH LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS. IN 2022, 329 ARTISTS WERE SERVED, THIS INCLUDES 38% REPRESENTATION FROM STUDENT ARTISTS AGED 14-18 YEARS THAT ARE HIGHLIGHTED EACH YEAR IN THE SALONG OF DOOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART. 2022 EXHIBITIONS, IN ADDITION TO THE SALON, INCLUDED: MARINE LIFE FROM SHORE TO FLOOR BY PEGGY MACNAMARA, FOR THE LOVE OF CHARDIN, LANDSCAPES OF ABSENCE BY BRANDON BAUER, THE 47TH JURIED ANNUAL, AND HANSEATIC: A RESTROSPECTIVE OF THE LIFE AND WORK OF KARSTEN AND ELLEN TOPELMANN. PERMANENT COLLECTION: STEWARDSHIP OF THE MUSEUMS COLLECTION, WHICH INCLUDES THE MANAGEMENT, PRESERVATION, DISPLAY AND GROWTH OF NEARLY 1,500 WORKS OF ART, REPRESENTS THE CORE FUNCTION OF THE MUSEUM. THE MILLER ART MUSEUM RECEIVED BY WAY OF GIFT AND PURCHASE, 18 WORKS OF ART DURING 2022 VALUED AT 197,200.00. AUDIENCE EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT: THE MUSEUM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND SCHOOL AUDIENCES THROUGH ITS SCHOOL TOUR AND STUDENT ART AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, M3 PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH EVENTS, SPECIAL LECTURES AND ARTIST TALKS, AND COLLABORATIONS AND INITIATIVES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DOOR COUNTY, WRITE ON DOOR COUNTY, OPEN DOOR PRIDE, AND THE DOOR COUNTY HISTORY ALLIANCE. A 2022 HIGHLIGHT INCLUDES THE DOME HOUSE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES PUBLIC INTERACTION WITH VISUAL ARTISTS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC PROGRAMMING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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