To serve the public through the collection, conservation, exhibition and interpretation of significant works of art from a broad range of cultures and historical periods, and through translation of these collections into meaningful educational, aesthetic, intellectual and cultural experiences for the widest array of audiences. The LOS angeles county museum of art (the "museum") is the premier encyclopedic art museum in the western united states. The museum's collection of nearly 152,000 artworks from around the world spans the history of art, from ancient to contemporary times, including especially strong collections of asian, latin american, european, and american art. Through its varied collections, the museum is both a resource to and a reflection of the many cultural communities and heritages in southern california and throughout the world. This fiscal year, the museum presented 26 exhibitions and permanent collection installations, acquired 298 new works of art, provided programs for 16,646 school children. Total attendance at the museum was 924,111.
In care of LOS Angeles County Museum of Art
Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
552
Volunteers
149
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$194.5M
Expenses
$102.1M
Assets
$1.6B
Liabilities
$746.5M
Financial history
$194.5M$97.2M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $194.5M · Avg: $142.9M
Foreign activity (Schedule F)
Total spent abroad$0
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestYes
Foreign trust interestNo
Region
Activity
Spent
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
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EUROPE
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501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.
Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
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Grants Given
$646K
MUSEUM ASSOCIATES
Your actions
Address
5905 Wilshire BLVD
LOS Angeles, CA, 90036-450
Governance
Voting board members56
Independent members54
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 %50.8%
Permanent endowment %17.6%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$893K
Net to org$860K
Retained by contractors$34K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation