TX 501(c)(3)

NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION

SAN ANTONIO, TX Founded 2004 EIN 300211961
A60: Arts, Culture, Humanities $5,436,073 budget Filed 2023 80% data quality

Briscoe Western Art Museum is a welcoming institution dedicated to celebrating the art, history and culture of the American West. Its gallery of paintings, sculptures, photographs and meticulously crafted artifacts are open to the public and inspire the community to learn more about the rich and diverse experiences embedded in the fabric of the West.Beyond the museum walls, the Briscoe extends its reach by presenting interactive educational programs, providing free admission, tours and activities to all K-12 schools in the region. The impact of the Briscoe goes beyond showcasing art; the programming and exhibitions offer cultural experiences that ignite curiosity, inspire creativity and cultivate a deep-seated love for learning. Through its educational initiatives, Briscoe Western Art Museum acts as a catalyst for positive change, empowering the youth to dream big, think creatively and embrace the beauty of diversity.

Total received from foundations
$2.6M
30 grants from 14 funders · 2017–2025
Annual revenue
$6,059,842
Annual expenses
$5,436,073
Total assets
$34,460,263
Months of operating reserves
76.1
assets / monthly burn
Funding history · IRS 990-PF public records

Who funds NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION

$2.6M
Total received
14
Distinct funders
30
Grants on record
2017–2025
Span of records

Top funders by cumulative giving

  1. 1
    Uvalde, TX · 1 grant · last 2025
    $1.50M
    cumulative
  2. 2
    Boston, MA · 7 grants · last 2023
    $754K
    cumulative
  3. 3
    San Antonio, TX · 5 grants · last 2022
    $136K
    cumulative
  4. 4
    San Antonio, TX · 2 grants · last 2018
    $80K
    cumulative
  5. 5
    Houston, TX · 3 grants · last 2020
    $20K
    cumulative
  6. 6
    Dallas, TX · 2 grants · last 2025
    $20K
    cumulative
  7. 7
    Austin, TX · 2 grants · last 2020
    $18K
    cumulative
  8. 8
    Dallas, TX · 1 grant · last 2022
    $10K
    cumulative
  9. 9
    Dallas, TX · 1 grant · last 2023
    $10K
    cumulative
  10. 10
    San Antonio, TX · 1 grant · last 2022
    $9K
    cumulative
  11. 11
    Houston, TX · 1 grant · last 2019
    $5K
    cumulative
  12. 12
    Harrison, NY · 1 grant · last 2018
    $250
    cumulative

Where the money came from (United States)

Texas counties the money came from

4 TX counties with funders on record
  1. 1 Bexar 8 grants · $225K
  2. 2 Dallas 5 grants · $40K
  3. 3 Harris 4 grants · $25K
  4. 4 Travis 2 grants · $18K
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Filing and contact details

Officer
MICHAEL DUCHEMIN
PAST-PRESIDENT
Contact email
Last 990 filed
2023
most recent IRS filing
Year founded
2004
IRS ruling year
EIN
300211961
NTEE classification
A60
Arts, Culture, Humanities
Data provenance

About this profile

Built from the IRS Business Master File, Form 990 and 990-EZ filings, and public website enrichment. Funding history is derived from IRS Form 990-PF Schedule I grant records for private foundations. Data accuracy depends on how recently the organization filed. The data-quality score reflects how many fields are populated.

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