Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To promote meaningful engagement with the most relevant and innovative art being made today."
Year, State Incorporated:
1980, MO
Also Known As:
Contemporary Art Museum
Exhibitions, School Education and Community Engagement.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis's program expenses were:
| Programs | $2,614,566 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,614,566 |
Chief Executive
Lisa Melandri, Executive Director
Compensation*
$230,760
Chair of the Board
Paul Cambridge, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
31
Paid Staff Size
26
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Investment Gain | $1,666,255 |
| Individual Contributions | $1,107,061 |
| Corporate/Foundation/Special Contributions | $747,500 |
| Special Events | $528,888 |
| Government Grants | $319,817 |
| Rental and Other Income | $86,803 |
| Art Auctions | $4,117 |
| Total Income | $4,460,441 |
Programs: 74% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $4,460,441 |
| Total expenses: | $3,512,024 |
| Program expenses | $2,614,566 |
| Fundraising expenses | $641,938 |
| Administrative expenses | $255,520 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $948,417 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $28,440,981 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $29,389,398 |
| Total Liabilities | $163,121 |
| Total Assets | $29,552,519 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois