Museum Of Contemporary Art

Chicago, IL · Founded 1966

Leading contemporary art institution showcasing modern and emerging artists

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Madeleine Grynsztejn
Website Contact

About Organization

Art museum dedicated to presenting contemporary visual art through exhibitions, programs, and community engagement. Based in Chicago, IL, the museum features works by established and emerging artists across diverse media. The institution reported $10.8 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$17.3M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$210.4M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $17,298,565 $37,704,123 $210,445,908 217
2022 — — — —
2022 $19,228,047 $32,831,350 $214,493,199 185
2021 — — — —
2021 $28,449,427 $24,551,207 $213,513,688 205
2020 — — — —
2020 $26,817,111 $20,848,982 $231,693,659 258
2019 $15,185,579 $24,194,440 $199,455,132 386
2018 $22,355,820 $23,799,749 $207,854,477 349

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Museum Of Contemporary Art

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Museum Of Contemporary Art.

MG

Madeleine Grynsztejn

Pritzker Director
Full-time
Compensation: $855,838
GP

Gwendolyn Perry Davis

Deputy Director & COO
Full-time
Compensation: $383,485
RM

Rene Morales

Chief Curator (Until 04/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $267,738
LH

Laura Herrera

Chief Comm. Officer (Until 01/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $247,511
JM

Joshua Mann

Sr. Director Of People And Culture
Full-time
Compensation: $213,607
MA

Mollie Alexander

Chief Development Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $196,515
GC

Gina Crowley

Sr. Director Of Audience Experience
Full-time
Compensation: $178,408
CR

Claire Ruud

Director Of Curatorial Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $176,294
LK

Lisa Key

Former Chief Instnl Adv Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $165,940
WM

Wes Moran

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $137,303
WM

Wes Moran

Chief Financial Officer

Milestones

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Allen M Turner Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
AL
Anne L Kaplan Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
AH
Ashley Hemphill Netzky Trustee (Until 06/24) 2.00 hrs/week
CB
Cari B Sacks Board Chair And Trustee 10.00 hrs/week
CC
Carol Cohen Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CP
Carol Prins Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CR
Carries Reyes Murphy Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CS
Cheryl S Durst Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CH
Cynthia Hunt Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DY
Daniel Yih Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DG
Daryl Gerber Stokols Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DS
Dia S Weil Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DD
Dimitris Daskalopoulos Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DK
Don Kaul Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DS
Dorie Sternberg Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dr Julius Few Trustee (Until 02/24) 2.00 hrs/week
EC
Ellen-Blair Chube Vice Chair And Trustee 5.00 hrs/week
ER
Eve Rogers Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
GN
Gael Neeson Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
GL
Guy Lakonishok Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
HZ
Helen Zell Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
HD
Helyn D Goldenberg Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
IJ
I Joyce Yaung Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
IS
Ilan Shalit Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JG
Jack Guthman Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JA
James A Gordon Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JH
James H Litinsky Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JH
Janaina Hees Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JO
Jay Owen Jr Trustee (Until 06/24) 2.00 hrs/week
JB
John B Harris Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JD
John D Cartland Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JL
Jonathan Levin Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JR
Joshua Rogers Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JB
Julie Bernstein Trustee (Until 06/24) 2.00 hrs/week
KH
King Harris Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
LF
Larry Fields Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
LD
Laura Davis Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
LB
Leslie Bluhm Secretary And Trustee 5.00 hrs/week
LD
Lisa Duarte Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
LL
Liz Lefkofsky Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
LE
Lois Eisen Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MB
Marc Brooks Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Marjorie Susman Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MB
Marlene Breslow-Blitstein Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MD
Marquis D Miller Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MF
Marshall Front Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MN
Martin Nesbitt Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MI
Mary Ittelson Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MA
Michael Alper Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MC
Michael Canmann Treasurer And Trustee 5.00 hrs/week
MO
Michael O'Grady Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
NC
Nancy Crown Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
NR
Nathaniel Robinson Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
NG
Nicholas Giampietro Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
NR
Nickol R Hackett Vice Chair And Trustee 5.00 hrs/week
NF
Nigel F Telman Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
PW
Pedro Weiss Trustee (Until 06/24) 2.00 hrs/week
PP
Penny Pritzker Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
PJ
Peter J Barack Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
RG
Rachel Grund Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
RB
Robert Buford Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
RH
Robert H Defares Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
RL
Robin Loewenberg Tebbe Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
RL
Ron Levin Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
SM
Sally Meyers Kovler Life Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
SA
Sara Albrecht Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
SS
Sara Szold Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
TC
Tarrah Cooper Wright Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
WS
William Silverstein Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
BD
Bueno Days Coffee Board Member
CX
Cycling x Solidarity Board Member
NC
Nuestro Chicago Archives Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$3.0M

Highest Paid

$889K

Madeleine Grynsztejn

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Madeleine Grynsztejn Pritzker Director $855,838 $33,408 $889,246 40
Gwendolyn Perry Davis Deputy Director & COO $383,485 $29,113 $412,598 40
Rene Morales Chief Curator (Until 04/24) $267,738 $27,235 $294,973 40
Laura Herrera Chief COMM. Officer (Until 01/24) $247,511 $30,771 $278,282 40
Joshua Mann SR. Director Of People And Culture $213,607 $29,791 $243,398 40
Mollie Alexander Chief Development Officer $196,515 $15,449 $211,964 40
Gina Crowley SR. Director Of Audience Experience $178,408 $14,550 $192,958 40
Claire Ruud Director Of Curatorial Affairs $176,294 $12,886 $189,180 40
Lisa Key Former Chief Instnl Adv Officer $165,940 — $165,940 40
Wes Moran CFO $137,303 $12,837 $150,140 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$22K Total Given
Democratic $22,155 (100%)
17 Contributions
$1,303 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

7 Individual Donors
MG
Madeleine Grynsztejn 4 contributions • $2,650 avg
$10,600
TS
Tom Shapiro 2 contributions • $3,300 avg
$6,600
CS
Cari Sacks 1 contribution • $3,300 avg
$3,300
JB
Jon Breeding 2 contributions • $500 avg
$1,000
KB
Kathleen Bartels 5 contributions • $80 avg
$400

Other Individual Contributors $255 combined

#6
KD

Kathryn Doughten

Chicago, IL

$135 Total
2 Contributions
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF WISCONSIN FE...
#7
SS

Steven Slawinski

New York, NY

$120 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Kathleen Bartels with 5 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Tom Shapiro at $3,300 each
🎯
Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $9,100

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$6.0M Grants Received
7 Organizations

Top Funders

7 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$5.5M
NC
Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc.
$250K
TC
The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants
$208K
AC
Aspen Community Foundation
$50K
UW
United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc.
$25K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$19K
BI
Bradley Impact Fund Inc.
$13K
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc. The Chicago Community Trust Aspen Community Foundation United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc. American Endowment Foundation Bradley Impact Fund Inc.
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc. The Chicago Community Trust Aspen Community Foundation United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc. American Endowment Foundation Bradley Impact Fund Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Museum Of Contemporary Art

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(312) 397-3808 (312) 280-2660

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220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611