Museum of Fine Arts Houston
THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON SERVES AS A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE, CONNECTING THE COMMUNITIES OF HOUSTON WITH DIVERSE HISTORIES OF ART SPANNING 5,000 …
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The museum of fine arts, houston serves as a welcoming and inclusive place for all people, connecting the communities of houston with diverse histories of art spanning 5,000 years and six continents. Through our permanent collections, special exhibitions, learning and interpretation programs, publications, conservation and scholarly research, we strive to inspire appreciation and understanding of the broadest spectrum of human achievement.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMuseum of Fine Arts Houston is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1924 and has been operating for 102 years. Its EIN is 741109655. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (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 $164M in annual revenue. 294 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Museum of Fine Arts Houston has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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.
Museum of Fine Arts Houston is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1924 and has been active for 102 years. Its registered address is 1001 Bissonnet, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Museum of Fine Arts Houston has $164M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% 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.
Museum of Fine Arts Houston is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $164M in annual revenue. The organization has 294 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Museum of Fine Arts Houston. 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.
Museum of Fine Arts Houston has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts Houston 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.
The museum of fine arts, houston serves as a welcoming and inclusive place for all people, connecting the communities of houston with diverse histories of art spanning 5,000 years and six continents. Through our permanent collections, special exhibitions, learning and interpretation programs, publications, conservation and scholarly research, we strive to inspire appreciation and understanding of the broadest spectrum of human achievement. Museum of Fine Arts Houston is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1924.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Museum of Fine Arts Houston's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $164M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Museum of Fine Arts Houston are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Museum of Fine Arts Houston is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 741109655, 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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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON 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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Sentiment
NeutralMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston extends popular 'Louvre Couture' fashion show for two extra weeks - Yahoo
MFAH opens new exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo - KHOU
A Storied Houston Museum Keeps It Intimate In $1.62 Million Night — MFAH's Grand Gala Goes Smaller - PaperCity Magazine
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston celebrates Frida Kahlo with groundbreaking new exhibit - CultureMap Houston
News: Karen Gunderson Artwork Acquired by the Museum of Fine Arts Houston - whitehotmagazine.com
Houston art exhibit melds classical style with contemporary Black experience - Beaumont Enterprise
An Expert’s Guide to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Houstonia Magazine
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, becomes ‘nexus for the study of Islamic art’ - The Art Newspaper
16 unique ways to experience The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Chron
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston completes $450m expansion - Blooloop
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 294 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Museum of Fine Arts Houston
- What is Museum of Fine Arts Houston?
- Museum of Fine Arts Houston is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. The museum of fine arts, houston serves as a welcoming and inclusive place for all people, connecting the communities of houston with diverse histories of art spanning 5,000 years and six continents. Through our permanent collections, special exhibitions, learning and interpretation programs, publications, conservation and scholarly research, we strive to inspire appreciation and understanding of the broadest spectrum of human achievement.
- When was Museum of Fine Arts Houston founded?
- Museum of Fine Arts Houston was founded in 1924.
- Who leads Museum of Fine Arts Houston?
- Eric Anyah serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
- Where is Museum of Fine Arts Houston located?
- Headquartered in Houston, United States.
- What is Museum of Fine Arts Houston's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Museum of Fine Arts Houston trustworthy?
- Museum of Fine Arts Houston has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Museum of Fine Arts Houston's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 741109655.
- What is Museum of Fine Arts Houston's website?
- https://www.mfah.org