Massillon Museum

What it reported doing in 2024

In 2024, the massillon museum delivered a robust suite of educational programs designed to foster lifelong learning, creativity, and community engagement. Signature offerings included "do the mu," a free monthly art and history workshop open to all ages, and a wide range of classes and workshops in ceramics, visual arts, and wellness. The museum's frank harrison ceramics studio and classrooms hosted beginner and advanced courses, including open studio sessions for independent practice. Youth and family engagement remained a priority through school partnerships, student exhibitions, and programs like "poetry out loud," a national recitation competition supported by the Ohio arts council. Additional initiatives such as brown bag lectures, history group discussions, and the speakers' bureau expanded access to historical and cultural content for diverse audiences. By integrating hands-on learning, public dialogue, and inclusive programming, the museum reinforced its role as an educational anchor in northeast Ohio.in 2024, the massillon museum continued to fulfill its mission of enriching the community through art, history, and culture by presenting a diverse and inclusive slate of exhibitions. The year's programming reflected a commitment to accessibility, education, and creative expression, engaging audiences across generations and backgrounds. Exhibitions included "kimberly chapman: through the looking glass," which featured porcelain sculptures exploring the lives of women historically labeled as "oddities," challenging societal norms and celebrating resilience. "on the record" showcased iconic vinyl album artwork from the massillon public library vinyl club, bridging music history and visual culture. "gilding northeast Ohio: fashion and fortune 18701900," guest curated by brian centrone, examined the intersection of fashion, class, and identity through garments from regional collections and hbo's the gilded age. The museum also hosted "accessible expressions Ohio," a statewide juried exhibition presented by art possible Ohio, highlighting the creative contributions of artists with disabilities. In conjunction with the nea big read, the museum presented "home again: the embodiment of africa through art and fabric," guest curated by dr. Tameka ellington, which featured contemporary black artists and traditional textiles to foster dialogue around heritage and identity. "precarious legacies: exposures of a fleeting landscape" invited reflection on environmental preservation and climate change through the photography of ansel adams and nell dorr. Additional exhibitions such as "katie davis: raw material," "emily bartolone: on its head, and massillon's baseball pros" explored themes of domesticity, abstraction, and local sports history. The museum also prioritized youth and community engagement through exhibitions like "family means to me," "celebration in art, and "the art & history of the black family," which showcased student artwork and photography, amplifying young voices and fostering intergenerational dialogue.throughout the year, the massillon museum integrated public programs, educational partnerships, and collaborative initiatives with local organizations to deepen the impact of its exhibitions. These efforts underscored he museum's role as a cultural hub and catalyst for connection, learning, and creative exploration in northeast Ohio. In 2024, the massillon museum's gift shop, continued to support the museum's mission by offering locally crafted goods, educational materials, and exhibition-related merchandise. The shop featured a rotating selection of handmade candles, soaps, jewelry, stained glass, and pottery from regional artists, as well as books on local history, exhibition catalogs, puzzles, and children's items. It served as a platform for consigning artists and a resource for visitors seeking meaningful connections to massillon's cultural heritage. Discounts were extended to museum members, ebt and snap cardholde

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 65.4%; rating input score 65
• Program expense ratio: 67.7%; rating input score 68
• Fundraising efficiency: $24.94 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 65; 65th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 92.3%; rating input score 92; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 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: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 3.7%; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 4.5; rating input score 82; 82nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 85; 85th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5.2%; rating input score 52; 52nd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 7% per year; rating input score 100; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 4.4% per year; rating input score 100; 37th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 9% per year; rating input score 100; 54th percentile among comparable filings