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Autry Museum of the American West

To bring together the stories of all peoples of the american west, (continued in sch o)connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future.

Arts & Culture Los Angeles, CA EIN 953947744 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Autry Museum of the American West

The Autry is a museum dedicated to bringing together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, and music, and performs scholarship, research, and educational outreach.

Founded
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A540
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

Mission

To bring together the stories of all peoples of the american west, (continued in sch o)connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A540
Cause tags

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: 2.70%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Autry Museum of the American West is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, 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 953947744. 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 $12M in annual revenue. 228 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Autry Museum of the American West 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.

Autry Museum of the American West is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Autry Museum of the American West has $12M in annual revenue. 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.

Autry Museum of the American West is classified as a 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 228 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Autry Museum of the American West. 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.

Autry Museum of the American West 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Autry is a museum dedicated to bringing together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, and music, and performs scholarship, research, and educational outreach. Autry Museum of the American West is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Autry Museum of the American West's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Autry Museum of the American West are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 953947744, 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
$10M-$100M
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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

GA
Gaspare Benso
VP Of Finance & Op.

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alan F H•••
TRUSTEE
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Alan W••••••
TRUSTEE
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Ali B••••••
TRUSTEE
AM
Amy S••••
EVP, RESEARCH & INTERPRETATION
AM
Amy S•••• - E••
RESEARCH & INTERPRETATION
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Brenda H R•••••••••
TRUSTEE
BR
Brenda S••••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Calvin B G••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carl W R••••••••
TRUSTEE (TO 12/2022)
CA
Carole G•••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Caryll S M•••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Colleen A C••••••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Colleen L••
TRUSTEE
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Cristian H•••••••
VP OF ADVANCEMENT
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David W C•••••••••
VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY
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Dean B••••••••
FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
DO
Don B H••••••
TRUSTEE (TO 2/2022)
DU
Duane C••••••••
TRUSTEE (TO 9/11/2023)
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Ellen J••••••
TRUSTEE (TO 2/2022)
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Federico J••••••
TRUSTEE
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Frank H C•••••••
TRUSTEE
GA
Gary M R•••••••••
TRUSTEE
GA
Gary S••••••••
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
GA
Gaspare B••••
CFO & EVP OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
GR
Grant W••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$12.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$7.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$12.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$7.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Autry Museum of the American West This page 79 $12.0 million -
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 - 228 disclosed in the public registry.
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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Autry Museum of the American West

What is Autry Museum of the American West?
Autry Museum of the American West is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. The Autry is a museum dedicated to bringing together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, and music, and performs scholarship, research, and educational outreach.
When was Autry Museum of the American West founded?
Autry Museum of the American West was founded in 1988.
Who leads Autry Museum of the American West?
Gaspare Benso serves as VP Of Finance & Op..
Where is Autry Museum of the American West located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
What is Autry Museum of the American West's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Autry Museum of the American West trustworthy?
Autry Museum of the American West 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 Autry Museum of the American West's registration number?
IRS EIN: 953947744.
What is Autry Museum of the American West's website?
http://www.theautry.org