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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Learn more about the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, opening in September 2026. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. Discover our collection.

Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Private operating foundation (other)
NTEE code
A50
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
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

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 455600818. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $155M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has $155M 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.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private operating foundation (other). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $155M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. 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.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Learn more about the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, opening in September 2026. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. Discover our collection. Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $155M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Lucas Museum of Narrative Art are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 455600818, 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
$100M-$1B
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SA
Santiago Capdepont
CFO

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

DO
Dolf R•••••
CFO
MI
Michael R••••
Treasurer
SA
Santiago C••••••••
CFO
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

‘Star Wars’ exhibit coming to The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art this Sept. in L.A. - Attractions Magazine
May 2026
attractionsmagazine.com
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Sets Its First Star Wars Exhibit - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art just shared a cosmic look at ‘Star Wars in Motion' - NBC Los Angeles
May 2026
www.nbclosangeles.com
Thomas Hart Benton, Jessie Wlicox Smith announced for shows at Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. - Artsy
May 2026
www.artsy.net
The curator awakens: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art reveals inaugural exhibition lineup - The Art Newspaper
Apr 2026
www.theartnewspaper.com
Lucas into the future: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art shared an early art peek - NBC Los Angeles
Apr 2026
www.nbclosangeles.com
LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, Lucas Museum, Meow Wolf set to open during huge year for art in L.A. - Los Angeles Times
Mar 2026
www.latimes.com
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to open autumn 2026 - Globetrender
Nov 2025
globetrender.com
George Lucas’ Museum of Narrative Art Will Open in 2026 in Los Angeles - My Modern Met
Nov 2025
mymodernmet.com
Mayor Bass Welcomes the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Los Angeles - City of Los Angeles (.gov)
Nov 2025
mayor.lacity.gov
Form filed
$158.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$154.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$252.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$200.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$112.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$569.8M revenue
FY2019
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2015
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2014
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2013
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Form filed
$26.3M revenue
FY2012
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art This page 69 $154.8 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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

What is Lucas Museum of Narrative Art?
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a arts & culture private operating foundation (other) based in Los Angeles, United States. Learn more about the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, opening in September 2026. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. Discover our collection.
Who leads Lucas Museum of Narrative Art?
Santiago Capdepont serves as CFO.
Where is Lucas Museum of Narrative Art located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
What is Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Lucas Museum of Narrative Art trustworthy?
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's registration number?
IRS EIN: 455600818.
What is Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's website?
http://www.lucasmuseum.org