2026-02-25T10:47:00-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 300999640 MUSEUM OF HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT MUSE 2628806982 3600 Lyons Rd Austin TX 78702 Zac Traeger Officer 2628806982 2025-10-13 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Zac Traeger 3600 Lyons Rd Austin TX 78702 694453 0 X MOHA.WIKI X 2017 TX The Museum of Human Achievement (MoHA) provides affordable space and public programs for artists and audiences, supporting the creation and presentation of new work alongside sustainability for artful lives. 5 4 7 100 0 0 510884 480354 131822 204448 27 9651 0 0 642733 694453 0 0 0 0 219470 294183 6908 13681 53966 336001 480304 562379 788168 80354 -93715 792842 2406927 160948 1874916 631894 532011 X The Museum of Human Achievement (MoHA) provides affordable space and public programs for artists and audiences, supporting the creation and presentation of new work alongside sustainability for artful lives. 0 0 132948 131095 AFFORDABLE SPACE | MoHA operates a community arts campus in East Austin providing free and subsidized studio, coworking, exhibition, and event space to artists and arts organizations who have historically lacked access to institutional resources. In 2024, the campus housed 21 artists and 22 arts and social change organizations and supported work across disciplines including digital art, film, dance, sculpture, writing, and civic engagement. Programs are offered free of charge or at low cost to maintain broad access and affordability. 272892 19013 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | MoHA's professional development programs support artists through skills-building, peer learning, and direct access to subject-matter experts, with topics driven by community-identified need. In 2024, MoHA's grant-focused workshops and co-learning programs supported artists applying for local, regional and national opportunities and grants, resulting in $2.2 million in funding awarded to participants, with approximately 80% being first-time grant applicants. MoHA also provides no-fee fiscal sponsorship to support projects that lack access to traditional institutional infrastructure. 205832 63991 EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, RESIDENCIES | MoHA presented experimental exhibitions, live performances, and artist residencies on its East Austin campus, prioritizing paid opportunities and public access. In 2024, MoHA presented 157 public events attended by 25,773 people and directly compensated artists and organizers over $297,000 for their participation. Residencies and presentations supported artists working across mediums including visual art, net art, film, performance, theater, dance, music, and writing. 0 0 0 611672 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 TX X X X Zac Traeger 2628806982 3600 Lyons Rd Austin TX 78702 Zac Traeger Executive Director 40 0 X 65885 0 0 Betelhem Makonnen Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Aryel Rene Jackson Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Milton Hime Trustee 2 X 0 0 0 Rachel Stone Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 65885 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5000 19013 0 0 260711 195630 0 480354 Program Revenue 711000 204448 204448 0 0 0 0 0 0 204448 9651 9651 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 694453 214099 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65885 21742 22401 21742 0 0 0 0 191214 150491 27960 12763 16259 12237 2669 1353 20825 14332 3853 2640 19413 19413 13681 13681 113562 102026 11536 11156 11156 118003 108232 9771 2290 2290 1787 1787 1997 1997 13771 13771 Artist Payments 75027 75027 0 0 Contract Labor - Skilled Labor 22366 22366 0 0 Contract Labor - Sponsored Project 100932 100932 0 0 788168 611672 122530 53966 X 792842 352150 2056774 1997 2054777 792842 2406927 138362 1860791 22586 14125 160948 1874916 X 631894 532011 0 0 631894 532011 792842 2406927 X -93715 0 0 0 -6168 0 X 0 0 0 X 164929 475707 506843 510884 480353 2138716 95026 115899 169848 131823 204448 717044 259955 591606 676691 642707 684801 2855760 2855760 3 18 19 26 9651 9717 3 18 19 26 9651 9717 259958 591624 676710 642733 694452 2865477 0.99661 0.99997 0.00339 0.00003 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1849125 0 1849125 207649 0 1997 205652 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2054777 Credit Cards 10719 Studio Deposits 3465 Payroll Taxes -59 14125 Form 990, Part III, Line 4e Program service expenses support MoHA's mission to provide free and subsidized space, professional development, and public programming for artists and audiences. In 2024, these activities resulted in increased access to paid residency and exhibition opportunities, stable workspace, and grant funding for participating artists and organizations, with program revenue intentionally limited to maintain affordability and broad public access. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The organization's Board of Directors provides active governance and oversight, and MoHA continues to engage in board development to align governance capacity with the scale of its programs and assets. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b All members of the Board of Directors are provided a complete copy of Form 990 for review before the form is filed Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c A potential conflict of interest arises when an Interest Person has a financial interest in a transaction or arrangement with the Corporation that is, or could be perceived as being, incompatible with the impartial, objective and effective performance of such person's duties do the Corporation. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, an Interested Person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of appropriate committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. In addition the foregoing, any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers must disclose any potential conflict of interest prior to assuming office. This is monitored by the Board of Directors throughout the year as part of the annual review of vendors contracts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board of Directors review and approve the Executive Director's salary. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 A copy of the organization's 990 is made available to the public online at moha.wiki Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Copies of the organization's policies (including the whistle blower policy and record retention and destruction policies), governing documents, and financial statements are maintained on site and available for review upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 25 Fundraising expenses remain low in 2024 due to the organization's reliance on staff-led grant writing and relationship-based philanthropy. This approach prioritizes efficiency and directs the majority of resources toward program services and direct artist support. Form 990, Part X, Line 24 In 2024, MoHA acquired its East Austin campus property at 3600 Lyons Rd, financed through a long-term loan. This acquisition secures MoHA's permanent presence in the community and eliminates lease risk. Form 990, Part XI, Line 3 In 2024, MoHA reported an operating deficit reflecting intentional investment in aquiring its current property, expanded programming, increased artist payments, and campus operations during a year of organizational growth. These costs were supported by prior-year reserves, and the organization maintained positive net assets at year end. Form 990, Part XI, Line 8 Adjustment is to correct for prior period interest paid on a long-term loan. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 In 2024, MoHA acquired its East Austin campus property at 3600 Lyons Rd, financed through a long-term loan. This acquisition secures MoHA's permanent presence in the community and eliminates lease risk. 6 month extension was taken due to staff turnover and restructuring