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American Museum of the Moving Image

See schedule omuseum of the moving image (momi) is the only museum in the u.s. That explores the central technology of the present moment.screens are all around us. …

Arts & Culture Astoria, NY EIN: 112730714 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About American Museum of the Moving Image

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Founded
Headquarters
Astoria, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A500
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

Mission

See schedule omuseum of the moving image (momi) is the only museum in the u.s. That explores the central technology of the present moment.screens are all around us. We use them to educate, entertain, and communicate. The moving image-encompassing film, television, video games, and other forms of digital media-shapes how we see and feel the world. With exhibitions?and screenings on the art, history, technique, and science of the moving image, momi presents the real and imagined worlds of our past, present, and future. With ground-breaking education programs, digital literacy initiatives, and cutting-edge media labs, momi is not just a museum but also a place where we can all make sense of the forces and experiences that create our shared reality. Momi is an open world in the heart of both astoria, nyc, and our entire creative community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A500
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.50%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.80
Program expenses$0.80 ($7.1 million)
80% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Museum of the Moving Image has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 133,055 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. Compare with peers
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  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

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American Museum of the Moving Image is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Astoria, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 112730714. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 142 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Museum of the Moving Image has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

American Museum of the Moving Image is located in Astoria, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Museum of the Moving Image has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% 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 the Moving Image is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 142 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Museum of the Moving Image. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Museum of the Moving Image holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

See schedule omuseum of the moving image (momi) is the only museum in the u.s. That explores the central technology of the present moment.screens are all around us. We use them to educate, entertain, and communicate. The moving image-encompassing film, television, video games, and other forms of digital media-shapes how we see and feel the world. With exhibitions?and screenings on the art, history, technique, and science of the moving image, momi presents the real and imagined worlds of our past, present, and future. With ground-breaking education programs, digital literacy initiatives, and cutting-edge media labs, momi is not just a museum but also a place where we can all make sense... American Museum of the Moving Image is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to American Museum of the Moving Image are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Museum of the Moving Image is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 112730714, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
108

Leadership

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Ivan L L•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$12.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture this charity 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 142 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 142 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1988
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Museum of the Moving Image

What is American Museum of the Moving Image?
American Museum of the Moving Image is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Astoria, United States. See schedule omuseum of the moving image (momi) is the only museum in the u.s. That explores the central technology of the present moment.screens are all around us. We use them to educate, entertain, and communicate. The moving image-encompassing film, television, video games, and other forms of digital media-shapes how we see and feel the world. With exhibitions?and screenings on the art, history, technique, and science of the moving image, momi presents the real and imagined worlds of our past, present, and future. With ground-breaking education programs, digital literacy initiatives, and cutting-edge media labs, momi is not just a museum but also a place where we can all make sense of the forces and experiences that create our shared reality. Momi is an open world in the heart of both astoria, nyc, and our entire creative community.
When was American Museum of the Moving Image founded?
American Museum of the Moving Image was founded in 1988.
Who leads American Museum of the Moving Image?
Ivan L Lustig serves as Executive Director.
Where is American Museum of the Moving Image located?
Headquartered in Astoria, NY, United States.
What is American Museum of the Moving Image's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Museum of the Moving Image trustworthy?
American Museum of the Moving Image has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 the Moving Image's registration number?
IRS EIN: 112730714.
What is American Museum of the Moving Image's website?
http://www.movingimage.org