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American Museum of Natural History

THE MUSEUM'S MISSION STATEMENT IS: "TO DISCOVER, INTERPRET, AND DISSEMINATE - THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION - KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HUMAN CULTURES, THE NATURAL WORLD, AND THE UNIVERSE."

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About American Museum of Natural History

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A560
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1943

Mission

The museum's mission statement is: "to discover, interpret, and disseminate - through scientific research and education - knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe."

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A560

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.86%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($242,123)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Museum of Natural History is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1869 and has been operating for 157 years. Its EIN is 136162659. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $200M in annual revenue. 244 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Museum of Natural History has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

American Museum of Natural History is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1869 and has been active for 157 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Museum of Natural History has $200M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Museum of Natural History is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $200M in annual revenue. The organization has 244 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Museum of Natural History. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

American Museum of Natural History has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the American Museum of Natural History profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The museum's mission statement is: "to discover, interpret, and disseminate - through scientific research and education - knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe." American Museum of Natural History is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1869.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: American Museum of Natural History's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $200M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to American Museum of Natural History are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 136162659, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

DA
Daniel Stoddard
VP CIO & Interim CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alexandra M•••••
TRUSTEE
AM
Amabel B J••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Anna D•••••• S••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Anne C••••
SR VP COMMUNICATIONS,MARKETING
AN
Ann S•••••
SR VP OPERATIONS & CAPITAL PRG
AN
Ann T••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Charles H M•••
TRUSTEE-END 6/8/22
CH
Cheryl C E•••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Cheryl H••••••
SR VP AND PROVOST
CH
Christine A V•••••
SECRETARY
CH
Christopher C D••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
CH
Christopher K•••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Christopher R••••••
TRUSTEE-End 1/24/22
DA
Daniel S•••••••
VP HUMAN RESOURCES
DA
Daniel S•••••••
VP AND CHF INVEST OFFICER
DA
Dan S••••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David S G••••••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
DA
David T•••••
Curator
ED
Edwin H M••••••
TRUSTEE
EL
Ellen G••••••••
SVP & CFO-END 10/20/21
EL
Ellen V F•••••
PRESIDENT & EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
GE
Georgina B••••••••
TRUSTEE-Start 6/8/22
HO
Hon A••••••• A••••
EX OFF TRUSTEE-Start 1/1/22
HO
Hon B••• d• B•••••
EX OFF TRUSTEE-end 12/31/21
HO
Hon B••• L•••••
EX OFF TRUSTEE-start 1/1/22
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

American Museum of Natural History launches new World Cup exhibit - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
American Museum of Natural History launches new World Cup exhibit - AOL.com
May 2026
www.aol.com
Roosevelt statue to be removed from American Museum of Natural History - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Video
Feb 2026
abcnews.com
Spend a real-life 'Night at the Museum' in NYC - Newsday
Feb 2026
www.newsday.com
Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History investigated its own archives – and made amazing discoveries - BBC
Dec 2025
www.discoverwildlife.com
Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History discovered more than 70 new species in 2025 - Phys.org
Dec 2025
phys.org
MTA & Museum Of Natural History Launch Subway Art Merch, Celebrating 40 Years Of MTA Arts & Design - Harlem World Magazi
Dec 2025
www.harlemworldmagazine.com
Origami tree returns to Manhattan’s American Museum of Natural History for the holidays - Fast Company
Nov 2025
www.fastcompany.com
American Museum of Natural History bringing back sleepovers - Blooloop
Sep 2025
blooloop.com
Sleep Under The Giant Blue Whale At The American Museum Of Natural History This Fall - Patch
Sep 2025
patch.com
Form filed
$237.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$228.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$228.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$199.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$198.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Museum of Natural History This page 79 $199.6 million 0%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 244 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about American Museum of Natural History

What is American Museum of Natural History?
American Museum of Natural History is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The museum's mission statement is: "to discover, interpret, and disseminate - through scientific research and education - knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe."
When was American Museum of Natural History founded?
American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869.
Who leads American Museum of Natural History?
Daniel Stoddard serves as VP CIO & Interim CFO.
Where is American Museum of Natural History located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is American Museum of Natural History's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Museum of Natural History trustworthy?
American Museum of Natural History has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Museum of Natural History's registration number?
IRS EIN: 136162659.
What is American Museum of Natural History's website?
https://www.amnh.org