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Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco

THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM CELEBRATES, PRESERVES, AND PROMOTES ASIAN AND ASIAN AMERICAN ART AND CULTURES FOR LOCAL AND GLOBAL AUDIENCES. WE PROVIDE A DYNAMIC FORUM FOR EXCHANGING IDEAS, …

Asian Art Museum Foundation

Arts & Culture San Francisco, CA EIN: 941704765 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco

The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco houses one of the most comprehensive Asian art collections in the world.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A510
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1969

Mission

The asian art museum celebrates, preserves, and promotes asian and asian american art and cultures for local and global audiences. We provide a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 941704765. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $35M in annual revenue. 188 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 941704765. 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.

Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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.

Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years. Its registered address is 200 Larkin St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco has $35M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco 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 $35M in annual revenue. The organization has 188 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco. 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, Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco 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 71% 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.

The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco houses one of the most comprehensive Asian art collections in the world. Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $35M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941704765, 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
71% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
177

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Matthew A•••••
CONTROLLER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

June 2026 free museum days in San Francisco, from the de Young to the SF Zoo - Secret San Francisco
May 2026
secretsanfrancisco.com
Artists reimagine Kanjeevaram saris in ‘Journey and Exile’ showcase at Asian Art Museum, USA - The Hindu
Apr 2026
www.thehindu.com
Kerala kasavu weaves enter Asian Art Museum’s permanent collection - IndulgExpress
Nov 2025
www.indulgexpress.com
The 2003 San Francisco World Music Festival - World Music Central
Aug 2025
worldmusiccentral.org
Opening Celebration of Project Dastaan Exhibit at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco - Stanford University
May 2025
spice.fsi.stanford.edu
New Asian Art Museum Director Has “Big and Bold” Ambitions - nobhillgazette.com
Apr 2025
www.nobhillgazette.com
San Francisco museums brace for layoffs as a result of the city’s budget deficit - The Art Newspaper
Mar 2025
www.theartnewspaper.com
Form filed
$35.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$30.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco Is Suing the Architects Behind Its Major Expansion, Alleging Work of ‘Inadequate Q
Oct 2023
news.artnet.com
Form filed
$35.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$27.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
The Asian Art Museum: Full of Art With a Past, Not of the Past - WSJ
Aug 2021
www.wsj.com
Form filed
$41.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California, United States — Museum Review - Condé Nast Traveler
Mar 2018
www.cntraveler.com

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

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

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 188 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 188 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 · 1969
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco

What is Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco?
Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco houses one of the most comprehensive Asian art collections in the world.
When was Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco founded?
Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco was founded in 1969.
Who leads Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco?
Matthew Ayotte serves as CONTROLLER.
Where is Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco trustworthy?
Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco's registration number?
IRS EIN: 941704765.
What is Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco's website?
https://www.asianart.org