John Morris, President and CEO at Riverfront Museum Park | peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
John Morris, President and CEO at Riverfront Museum Park | peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1988, Riverfront Museum Park states that its mission is: “Support and sustain a vibrant and healthy facility that enables our member organizations to showcase the arts and sciences.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $961,211 in total revenue. Of that, $120,762 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 12.6% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $840,262 in contributions overall. It also reported $719,500 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
In terms of staffing, the organization spent $342,251 on salaries and reportable employee compensation in 2024, along with $44,802 in additional non-salary compensation such as retirement benefits, housing allowances, or travel stipends.
Combined, these totaled $387,053 in staff-related costs, which equates to 40.3% of total reported revenue.
At the beginning of 2024, Riverfront Museum Park had $459,885 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $589,854, indicating a significant 28.3% growth in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Riverfront Museum Park is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
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