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Wildlife of the American West
Also Known As: NMWA
PO Box 6825 Jackson, WY 83002

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who We Are

The Mission of the National Museum of Wildlife Art is to enrich and inspire international appreciation and knowledge of fine art, and humanity's relationship with nature through our collections, exhibitions, research, educational programs, and publications.

• This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity .
• This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
• Financial information in this report is derived from the organization's April 30, 2008 Form 990.
• Additional narrative information in this report was last supplied by the organization on February 26, 2009.
• It makes its audited financial statements available to the public upon request.
• Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

How to Help

This organization is seeking funds from contributions and grants. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses, special projects and endowments.

Location(s) Served

• National

NTEE Code

• A51—Art Museums

Chief Executive

Mr. James McNutt

Chief Executive Profile

Jim McNutt joined the National Museum of Wildlife Art as President and CEO at the end of February, 2006. He holds a BA degree from Harvard and Masters doctoral degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He has over 25 years experience in museums and has served as director of museums in San Antonio, Texas and Raleigh, North Carolina, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Museums.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MISSION AND PROGRAMS

Mission

The National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA) is a fine art museum located at the southern gateway of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The museum offers a provocative perspective on art history with distinctive collections and programs that are uniquely suited to its location. NMWA collects and exhibits painting, sculpture and works on paper from North American and European cultures that explore the relationship between humankind and wildlife. Unique in their focus, the collections are unsurpassed in the United States and contain more than 3,000 works of art, dating as early as 1496, but emphasizing American 19th and 20th century art.

Programs

NMWA's programs include traveling exhibitions that include Native American and western historical material. A wide array of multidisciplinary programs are offered throughout the year for children and adults including comprehensive programs for K-12 school groups, family programs, lectures, docent tours, workshops, films, performances and a self-directed activity center for children ages 3-10.

Additional Comments from the Organization

NMWA has received national recognition and press for its programs, facility and exhibitions. The Curator of Education received the 1996 "Wyoming Friend of the Arts" award from the governor in recognition of her contribution to arts education. The museum was presented the 1994 Wyoming Humanities Award for excellence in educational programming. Media coverage since 1994 has included features on Good Morning America, ESPN Outdoors and CBS Sunday Morning. Upon completion of the permanent facility in 1994, the American Institute of Architects honored the museum with five awards, including its prestigious Award of Distinction, and Builder Magazine's Gold Nugget Award. The museum received the 2001 Governor's Art Award recognizing our cultural contribution to Wyoming.

GOALS AND RESULTS

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2007

1. Acquired a Georgia O'Keeffe painting for the permanent collection.
2. Loaned a major traveling exhibition, Wild At Heart, to the Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh, PA. The exhibit will also travel to the Rockwell Museum in Corning, NY, and the Vero Beach Museum in Florida.
3. Received a three star rating from Charity Navigator for sound financial management.

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2008

1. Build a strong museum: Strengthen museum infrastructure to meet best practices for art museums as defined by professional sources (e.g., AAM), to encourage short-term growth, and to insure long-term stability.
2. Raise the museum's visibility: Achieve national and international recognition for the museum's collections and programs, setting specific annual targets for growth and enhancements (e.g., acquisitions, niche audiences, grant awards, collaborations).
3. Focus the museum's impact on public understanding: Nurture the NMWA as the premier authority and center in the world for the understanding and appreciation of wildlife art (through research, library resources, educational programming, exhibitions, Internet and media-based resources, and scholarly publications.)

Self Assessment

NMWA evaluates its effectiveness through weekly senior staff meeting, monthly Board Executive Committee meetings and quarterly Full Board meetings. A number of factors are examined including visitation and program statistics, financial figures, etc.

FINANCIAL DATA

Revenues and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2008

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2008

Note: The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Financial Comments from the Organization

NMWA recently received a three star rating from Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org).

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