Louis Armstrong House Museum
THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM SUSTAINS AND PROMOTES THE CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND HUMANITARIAN LEGACY OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG BY PRESERVING AND INTERPRETING ARMSTRONG'S HOUSE AND GROUNDS, COLLECTING AND SHARING …
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Celebrating the life and work of jazz legend Louis Armstrong. Located in his historic Queens, New York City home. Daily tours, outdoor concerts, group tours, and more.
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Mission
The louis armstrong house museum sustains and promotes the cultural, historical, and humanitarian legacy of louis armstrong by preserving and interpreting armstrong's house and grounds, collecting and sharing archival materials that document armstrong's life and legacy, and presenting public programs such as exhibits, concerts, lectures, and film screenings. The museum seeks to educate and inspire people of all ages, origins, and locations.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Louis Armstrong House Museum with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLouis Armstrong House Museum is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Corona, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 264178283. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Louis Armstrong House Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264178283. 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.
Louis Armstrong House Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.
Louis Armstrong House Museum is located in Corona, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 3456 107th St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Louis Armstrong House Museum has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% 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.
Louis Armstrong House Museum 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Louis Armstrong House Museum. 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, Louis Armstrong House Museum 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 78% 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.
Celebrating the life and work of jazz legend Louis Armstrong. Located in his historic Queens, New York City home. Daily tours, outdoor concerts, group tours, and more. Louis Armstrong House Museum is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Louis Armstrong House Museum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Louis Armstrong House Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264178283, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM 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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Officers & trustees (14)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 38 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 · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Louis Armstrong House Museum
- What is Louis Armstrong House Museum?
- Louis Armstrong House Museum is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Corona, United States. Celebrating the life and work of jazz legend Louis Armstrong. Located in his historic Queens, New York City home. Daily tours, outdoor concerts, group tours, and more.
- When was Louis Armstrong House Museum founded?
- Louis Armstrong House Museum was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Louis Armstrong House Museum?
- Regina Bain serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Louis Armstrong House Museum located?
- Headquartered in Corona, NY, United States.
- What is Louis Armstrong House Museum's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Louis Armstrong House Museum trustworthy?
- Louis Armstrong House Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Louis Armstrong House Museum's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264178283.
- What is Louis Armstrong House Museum's website?
- https://www.louisarmstronghouse.org