Cleveland Museum of Art

What it reported doing in 2024

Using its collection and other resources, the museum has a commitment to serve a variety of audiences, always seeking a dynamic interaction between the visitors and the works of art. Museum staff endeavor to create a range of programs that enlighten and delight both a broad audience and visitors with more specific interests. Information on the collection and the continuing research thereon by the professional staff is disseminated through educational activities and publications. The museum presents programs in related areas such as music and film since they can contribute to a broader understanding of the arts. Education & community programs cleveland museum of art's education and academic affairs team creates dynamic programming, thoughtful content, and meaningful collaborations that teach, inspire, and support visitors and the community to engage with the museum's collection, feel a connection to it and, ultimately, enhance their lives through art. In the galleries the museum offers a number of ways to connect with art and each other. The artlens app allows visitors to learn about the artwork on their own, or visitors can take a free tour led by trained docents. Visitors can also handle genuine works of art from the education art collection in our art carts, and participate in activities like scavenger hunts on our family days. In the studio our artists teach classes for people of all ages. We offer classes for our 'littlest learners' beginning at 18 months, for adults, and everyone in between. In the classroom, the museum's connie towson ford teacher resource center serves educators working with various grade levels, disciplines and audiences. The center offers a variety of workshops throughout the year for educators. In the community visitors can explore the museum programs at locations around northeast Ohio and onsite at the museum. The museum is committed to public arts education and hosts many educational events throughout the year, including family days, school tours, intergenerational studio arts classes and the distance learning and art to go programs. Annual community arts festivals include: springtime's parade the circle, the autumn chalk festival and a winter lights lantern festival. A new offsite local community arts center was established during fiscal year 2021 housing the museum's community arts staff and education outreach program. The community arts center features a range of arts programs while collaborating with neighborhood partners to enrich the transformative experiences offered to all audiences. Beginning in fiscal year 2024, transformer station serves as a vibrant satellite center for the visual and performing arts, where the museum presents the work of emerging artists, time-based media, live music, and dynamic social experiences in Ohio city's hingetown neighborhood. Music, performing arts and film music at the cleveland museum of art has a history nearly as long as the institution itself, and the initial program has grown into an extensive performing arts season that includes international music, dance and theatre artists. The museum's annual summer solstice festival is a celebration of art and music. Guests have an opportunity to enjoy dynamic and cutting-edge music from around the world, and explore museum galleries late into the night. In addition, the institution plays host to a year-round film program that is one of the oldest of any museum in the united states. The art and fiction book club is another example of a museum based event organized by the department of education and interpretation for art and literature enthusiasts throughout the community. Members of the public can download materials created by our educators, such as family guides and art projects for home or school use, interpretative resources that add perspective to objects in the museum's collection, and a host of teacher online resources. Cma-cwru joint program the joint program in art history and museum studies offered by ca

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 83.2%; rating input score 83
• Fundraising efficiency: $8.5 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 37; 37th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.4%; rating input score 94; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 56.1%; rating input score 56; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 95%; rating input score 95; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -26.7%; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 13.49; rating input score 93; 93rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.09; rating input score 84; 84th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 4.8%; rating input score 19; 19th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 3.7% per year; rating input score 100; 29th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2% per year; rating input score 100; 14th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 2.2% per year; rating input score 100; 16th percentile among comparable filings