About
*increase and diffusion of knowledge* is the mission SET forth by james smithson. The smithsonian endeavors to shape the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
In care of Susie Burgess
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Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-09-30Financial history
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $2.0B · Avg: $1.7B
Foreign activity (Schedule F)
Total spent abroad$1.4B
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestYes
Foreign trust interestYes
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Political & Grant Activity
Address
600 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC, 20024-252
Governance
Voting board members17
Independent members17
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 %40.0%
Permanent endowment %29.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Retained by contractors$1.6M
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
Public records
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