Mission
THE RINGLING IS A PLACE OF ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND CIRCUS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES, EDUCATES, ENTERTAINS, AND HONORS THE LEGACY OF JOHN & MABLE RINGLING.
Public Charity
THE JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
THE JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION INCORPORATED is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in SARASOTA, FL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $2.9M, expenses of $3.5M, total assets of $7.8M. Imperigo tracks 84 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $4.6M.
EIN: 596214423
SARASOTA, FL
Single Organization Support
NTEE: A11
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.9M
Total Expenses$3.5M
Total Assets$7.8M
Grant Records84
Funding Total$4.6M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation Incorporated
How The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation Incorporated divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$54
Programs
the work itself
$40
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $54 for programs
$22
Some 11 exhibitions had dates that fell within the 2025 fiscal year
$18
Maintaining, interpreting, and conserving the permanent collection of over 60,000 objects as well as an archives collection and an art research library that serves the general public
$14
Learning opportunities are offered to the general public, educators, and students from elementary to university level
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$288,675
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$74,501
ARTS & CULTURE
$60,000
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$42,500
CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP
$37,000
Showing up to 5 of 84 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Adele Fleet Bacow
DIRECTOR
Allison Gregory
TREASURER
David Benfer
DIRECTOR
Debra Jean Short
DIRECTOR
Dennis W Archer
DIRECTOR
Dr Andrew M Economos
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.9M | $3.5M | $7.8M |
| 2024 | $3.4M | $3.3M | $8.1M |
| 2023 | $2.3M | $1.9M | $8.1M |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $1.7M | $7.3M |
| 2021 | $1.9M | $1.1M | $7.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.9M to $2.9M (+53%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.