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Neville Public Museum Foundation Inc

EIN 93-0756332 · Green Bay, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM FOUNDATION RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS AND EXHIBIT RELATED EXPENDITURES AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BROWN COUNTY TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE REGION AND TO PRESERVE OUR EXTENDED COMMUNITY'S HERITAGE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Income
$848,428
Spending
$519,249
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
41.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
5
Volunteers
158
Highest pay
$116,488, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 41.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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. $305,524 spent. THE NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM OF BROWN COUNTY AND SERVES ALMOST 50,000 PEOPLE A YEAR. THE NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM IS AN AAM ACCREDITED MUSEUM CATERING TO YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS TO EDUCATE, ENLIGHTEN, ANDENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES. THE NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM, FOUNDED IN 1915, HAS BEEN COLLECTING, PRESERVING, INTERPRETING, EXHIBITING, AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO AUTHENTIC OBJECTS OF SIGNIFICANCE TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM HOLDS ITS COLLECTIONS IN PUBLIC TRUST FOR THE CITIZENS OF NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN. WHILE ITEMS ARE SOMETIMES PURCHASED FOR SPECIFIC EXHIBITIONS OR PROGRAMS, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE MUSEUM'S HOLDINGS ARE DONATED BY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY, ONE ITEM AT A TIME. THESE COLLECTIONS REFLECT THE EVENTS, LIFESTYLES, AND CULTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 100 YEARS AND ARE USED TO TELL THE STORIES IN OUR EXHIBITS. THESE "REAL THINGS" BRING HISTORY, ART, AND SCIENCE ALIVE IN WAYS THAT PRINTED PAGES OR ELECTRONIC SCREENS CANNOT, AND ARE USED FOR EXHIBITS, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1934.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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