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Arts, Culture & Humanities (A50) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

COTTON MUSEUM INC

EIN: 62-1828260 · MEMPHIS, TN 38103-5196 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 94/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 86/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

The mission of the Memphis Cotton Museum is to share the story of the cotton industry and its many influences on daily life, the arts, and the development of the Mid-South region with students, residents, and visitors. We accomplish this through interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and research archives on the floor of the historic Memphis Cotton Exchange in the city that remains the epicenter of worldwide cotton trading.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$242K
Total Revenue
$179K
Total Expenses
$735K
Net Assets
6
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 77.0%
Fundraising Efficiency 17.2%
Operating Reserve 49.21x
Liability-to-Asset 21.4%
Revenue Diversification 70.9%
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 12,711 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
77.0% 82.0%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
19.5% 14.1%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
3.5% 0.0%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
17.2% 28.2%
P10P90
Above median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
49.2 mo 9.8 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
21.4% 1.8%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
70.9% 79.8%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
86.5% 8.1%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
5.5% 8.8%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
25.8% 1.5%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $242K $179K $735K 77.0% 6
2023 $129K $170K $672K 74.6% 8
2022 $118K $194K $745K 60.8% 6
2021 $168K $105K $821K 58.5% 3
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Organization Details
EIN
62-1828260
State
TN
City
MEMPHIS
ZIP
38103-5196
Classification
A50
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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