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American Association of Museums

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
Other · ARLINGTON, VA · EIN 53-0205889

About

Champion equitable and impactful museums by connecting people, fostering learning and community, and nurturing museum excellence.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
44
Volunteers
450

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$10.9M
Expenses
$10.7M
Assets
$15.5M
Liabilities
$8.5M

Financial history

$12.9M$6.5M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $10.9M · Peak FY2018: $12.9M · Avg: $10.5M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$134K
Grants Given
$137K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
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Address

2451 Crystal DR STE 1005
Arlington, VA, 22202-480

Governance

Voting board members21
Independent members21
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %35.4%
Permanent endowment %54.2%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Public records
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