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Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Board Leadership
Dennis Keller
Chair
CEO
Lonnie G. Bunch
Secretary
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Our Mission is the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Our Vision is to shape the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
Our Mission is the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Our Vision is to shape the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
76.3% | |
Administrative Expenses | 20.2% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 3.4% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.03 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.69 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 2.7% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 20.0% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Smithsonian Institution (DC) | 89.28 | |
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History at the McPherson Center (CA) | 91.95 | |
Morris Museum (NJ) | 86.17 | |
Bruce Museum (CT) | 85.43 | |
Museum of Arts & Sciences (FL) | 88.63 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $156,261,582 |
Federated Campaigns | $33,163 |
Membership Dues | $22,680,424 |
Fundraising Events | $4,069,356 |
Related Organizations | $410,154 |
Government Grants | $1,109,478,681 |
Total Contributions | $1,292,933,360 |
Program Service Revenue | $102,158,984 |
Total Primary Revenue | $1,395,092,344 |
Other Revenue | $206,031,882 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $1,601,124,226 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $1,080,380,532 |
Administrative Expenses | $297,586,980 |
Fundraising Expenses | $40,060,900 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $1,418,028,412 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $183,095,814 |
Net Assets | $4,334,282,185 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
---|---|---|
Research and Collections | $542,263,235 | 50.2% |
Education, Public Programs, and Exhibitions | $467,064,509 | 43.2% |
Membership | $71,052,788 | 6.6% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2019-09 | 12/01/2020 | 89.28 | |||||||
2018-09 | 11/01/2019 | 92.06 | |||||||
2017-09 | 12/01/2018 | 91.72 | |||||||
2016-09 | 02/01/2018 | 90.86 | |||||||
2015-09 | 03/01/2017 | 90.14 | |||||||
2014-09 | 06/01/2016 | 91.96 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-09 | 12/01/2015 | 90.17 | |||||||
2013-09 | 07/01/2015 | 89.03 | |||||||
2013-09 | 05/01/2015 | 88.56 | |||||||
2012-09 | 12/20/2013 | 93.99 | |||||||
2011-09 | 11/06/2012 | 95.64 | |||||||
2010-09 | 02/01/2012 | 96.37 | |||||||
2009-09 | 09/20/2011 | 91.45 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-09 | 02/01/2011 | 88.30 | |||||||
2008-09 | 12/01/2009 | 84.92 | |||||||
2007-09 | 05/01/2009 | 83.87 | |||||||
2006-09 | 07/01/2008 | 85.23 | |||||||
2005-09 | 12/01/2006 | 89.96 | |||||||
2004-09 | 01/01/2006 | 87.34 | |||||||
2003-09 | 02/01/2005 | 83.34 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 53-0206027 |
Name in IRS Master File | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE |
NTEE Code | A50 |
NTEE Classification | Museum, Museum Activities |
NTEE Type | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (161) Scientific research (diseases) (180) Contact or sponsored scientific research for industry (119) Other cultural or historical activities |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | January, 1924 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | September |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$902,487 | 0.06% | David Skorton | Secretary |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Smithsonian Institution (DC) | 89.28 | |
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh (PA) | 89.62 | |
Hagley Museum and Library (DE) | 91.96 | |
Historic Deerfield (MA) | 92.21 | |
Bennington Museum (VT) | 86.14 |
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Smithsonian Institution
Office of Advancement
1000 Jefferson Drive, S.W.
Washington,
DC 20560
tel: (202) 633-4300
fax: (202) 786-2516
EIN: 53-0206027
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 37012
MRC 712
Washington, DC 20013
Dennis Keller
Chair
Lonnie G. Bunch
Secretary
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923