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Laumeier Sculpture Park

EIN 43-1131429 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN ART AND NATURE.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 45%
Employees
69
Volunteers
429
Highest pay
$131,700, executive director

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 21 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (4)
  1. $359,544 spent. CURATORIALLAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK COMMISSIONS, COLLECTS, AND PRESERVES CONTEMPORARY ART WITH A FOCUS ON SCULPTURE THROUGHOUT ITS 105-ACRE CAMPUS. THE ART COLLECTION CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 70 LARGE-SCALE SCULPTURES ON VIEW OUTDOORS PLUS ADDITIONAL WORKS ON LOAN AND IN STORAGE. LAUMEIER ALSO PRESENTS TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS THAT FEATURE LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. MORE THAN 360,000 ANNUAL VISITORS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE VISIT LAUMEIER FREE OF CHARGE TO ENJOY THE COMBINATION OF ART AND NATURE OFFERED THROUGH OUR EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
  2. $498,879 spent. EDUCATIONLAUMEIER'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE LIFELONG LEARNERS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, CAMPS, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND PRINTED PUBLICATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS ENGAGE MORE THAN 450 ARTISTS AND ART EDUCATORS EACH YEAR. OUR EDUCATION VISION IS FOR A GLOBAL COMMUNITY WHERE CURIOSITY, EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, AND COLLABORATION ARE THE CATALYSTS FOR SPARKING VIBRANT EXCHANGE BETWEEN ARTISTS, EDUCATORS, AND LEARNERS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. THROUGH THIS EXCHANGE WE UNLOCK THE POWER OF ART AND NATURE, INCLUDING ITS ABILITY FOR PERSONAL RESTORATION AND GROWTH AS WELL AS ITS BROADER IMPACT ON LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES.
  3. $430,553 spent. PUBLIC PROGRAMSLAUMEIER SCULTPURE PARK IS AN ACCREDITED MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK. THE INSTITUTION PROVIDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CULTURALLY ENRICHING ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND GUESTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE TO ENJOY EACH YEAR. PRESENTING A UNIQUE MIX OF ART AND NATURE, LAUMEIER ANNUALLY HOSTS ART FAIR AND MANY OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN EXPERIENCES THAT FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR APPRECIATION FOR ART AND NATURE.
  4. EXHIBITS LAUMEIER PRESENTS A UNIQUE MIX OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS INSPIRED BY ART AND NATURE, MANY OF WHICH ARE FREE OR LOW COST. ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PUBLIC PROGRAMS IS A 3-DAY ART FAIR THAT ATTRACTS MORE THAN 25,000 ATTENDEES AND SUPPORTS MROE THAN 150 ARTISTS, ENTERTAINERS, AND FOOD VENDORS. DISCOVER LAUMEIER GIVES THE PUBLIC A CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON ARTMAKING FREE OF CHARGE AND LAUMEIER AFTER DARK ALLOWS VISITORS TO EXPLORE THE ART AT NIGHT WHILE ENJOYING THE WORK OF ARTISTS WHOSE PRACTICE IS LIGHT-BASED. THREE IN-RESIDENCE ARTISTS ARE SELECTED ANNUALLY TO FURTHER ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY WITH SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.

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 November 6, 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 April 1978.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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