Baltimore Museum of Industry
TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET THE INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF THE BALTIMORE REGION FOR THE PUBLIC BY PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS THAT EXPLORE THE STORIES OF …
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See, Hear, and Touch Baltimore's Story. The BMI tells the story of Baltimore, a place impacted as much by the worker as the work itself.
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Mission
To collect, preserve, and interpret the industrial and technological heritage of the baltimore region for the public by presenting educational programs and exhibits that explore the stories of maryland's industries and the people who created and worked in them.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Baltimore Museum of Industry has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of similar organizations. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 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 + methodologyBaltimore Museum of Industry is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 521205675. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Baltimore Museum of Industry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521205675. 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.
Baltimore Museum of Industry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.
Baltimore Museum of Industry is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 1415 Key Hwy, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Baltimore Museum of Industry has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% 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.
Baltimore Museum of Industry 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Baltimore Museum of Industry. 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, Baltimore Museum of Industry 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 73% 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.
See, Hear, and Touch Baltimore's Story. The BMI tells the story of Baltimore, a place impacted as much by the worker as the work itself. Baltimore Museum of Industry is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Baltimore Museum of Industry are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Baltimore Museum of Industry is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521205675, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
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FOX45: Baltimore Museum of Industry debuts Key Bridge exhibit - Baltimore Sun
'Centers of community': New Baltimore exhibit pays tribute to corner bars - WBAL-TV
Fall of Bethlehem Steel Chronicled in New Photo Exhibition - Baltimore Magazine
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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 72 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 72 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Baltimore Museum of Industry
- What is Baltimore Museum of Industry?
- Baltimore Museum of Industry is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baltimore, United States. See, Hear, and Touch Baltimore's Story. The BMI tells the story of Baltimore, a place impacted as much by the worker as the work itself.
- When was Baltimore Museum of Industry founded?
- Baltimore Museum of Industry was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Baltimore Museum of Industry?
- Anita Kassof serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Baltimore Museum of Industry located?
- Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, United States.
- What is Baltimore Museum of Industry's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Baltimore Museum of Industry trustworthy?
- Baltimore Museum of Industry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Baltimore Museum of Industry's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521205675.
- What is Baltimore Museum of Industry's website?
- https://www.thebmi.org