American Precision Museum Association
To capture the imaginations of young and old with the spirit of innovation, problem solving, and design demonstrated through the dynamic story of the machines and people which …
American Precision Museum Inc
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Industrial history museum located in the 1846 Robbins & Lawrence Armory, a National Historic Landmark, the American Precision Museum tells the story of the American system of manufacturing. Open year-round.
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Mission
To capture the imaginations of young and old with the spirit of innovation, problem solving, and design demonstrated through the dynamic story of the machines and people which form the foundation and future of the manufacturing industry in america.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Precision Museum Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,127 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1966, it predates 85% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Precision Museum Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Windsor, VT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 030218096. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Precision Museum Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030218096. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Precision Museum Association 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
American Precision Museum Association is located in Windsor, VT, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Precision Museum Association has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Precision Museum Association is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Precision Museum Association. 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 Precision Museum Association 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 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Industrial history museum located in the 1846 Robbins & Lawrence Armory, a National Historic Landmark, the American Precision Museum tells the story of the American system of manufacturing. Open year-round. American Precision Museum Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to American Precision Museum Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Precision Museum Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030218096, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN PRECISION MUSEUM ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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New STEM+M lab to open at American Precision Museum - Valley News
Tracing Domestic Manufacturing’s History at the American Precision Museum - Modern Machine Shop
Video Tour: Inside the American Precision Museum - Modern Machine Shop
Kennametal’s innovative collaboration with American Precision Museum - Manufacturing Today India
American Precision Museum Celebrates New Vision and Expansion - Modern Machine Shop
Dorsey joins American Precision Museum as education specialist - Vermont Business Magazine
Volunteer Spotlight: Help expand STEM learningat American Precision Museum - Valley News
Tool Time: Windsor’s American Precision Museum Traces Vermont’s Innovative Past - Seven Days Vermont
American Precision Museum in Windsor - Atlas Obscura
American Precision Museum Highlights History of Precision Manufacturing - Modern Machine Shop
Activity timeline
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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 49 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1966
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Precision Museum Association
- What is American Precision Museum Association?
- American Precision Museum Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Windsor, United States. Industrial history museum located in the 1846 Robbins & Lawrence Armory, a National Historic Landmark, the American Precision Museum tells the story of the American system of manufacturing. Open year-round.
- When was American Precision Museum Association founded?
- American Precision Museum Association was founded in 1966.
- Who leads American Precision Museum Association?
- Steven Dalessio serves as Executive Director.
- Where is American Precision Museum Association located?
- Headquartered in Windsor, VT, United States.
- What is American Precision Museum Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Precision Museum Association trustworthy?
- American Precision Museum Association 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 Precision Museum Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 030218096.
- What is American Precision Museum Association's website?
- http://www.americanprecision.org