Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Smithsonian Institution
Increasing and diffusing knowledge
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (53.87) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 77.8% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 17.6% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 4.5% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.07 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (35.28) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 4.8% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | -0.3% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.80 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (18.58) |
Income Statement (FYE 09/2007)
Contact Information
Smithsonian Institution
S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Drive, Suite 3150
Washington, DC 20560
tel: (800) 931-3226
fax: (202) 633-2043
EIN: 53-0206027
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 37012
MRC 712
Washington, DC 20013
Leadership (FYE 09/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristián Samper | Acting Secretary, Director, National Museum of Natural History (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $238,640 | 0.05% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Thomas Ott | Acting CEO, Business Ventures (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $443,342 | 0.10% | |
| Ned Rifkin | Under Secretary, Arts (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $433,542 | 0.09% | |
| Lawrence Small | Former Secretary (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $412,131 | 0.09% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
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Mission
The Smithsonian Institution works to increase and diffuse knowledge. One of the principle goals of the Smithsonian is creating lifelong memories of discovery for visitors. In communities across the nation, educational programs offer the Smithsonian experience to adults and young people alike. Work of Smithsonian scientists around the globe contributes to what we know about myriad subjects. In 2008, approximately 25.2 million people visited Smithsonian museums, three million visited the national zoo, and 5.1 million visited traveling exhibitions. The Institution boasts 2.1 million members; more than 136 million objects, artworks and specimens make up its collections.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution - DC | 53.87 | |
| Buffalo Bill Historical Center - WY | 58.87 | |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - CA | 62.56 |  |
| Palm Springs Art Museum - CA | 55.08 | |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh - PA | 65.62 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution - DC | 53.87 | |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - CA | 62.56 | |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh - PA | 65.62 | |
| The Newark Museum - NJ | 63.21 | |
| National Liberty Museum - PA | 50.12 | |
