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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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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Museum of Fine Arts Houston

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A510
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1956

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A510

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: 0.73%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($42,000)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Museum 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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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

ER
Eric Anyah
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Amy P•••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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Christian S••••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DA
Darren A B••••••
INVESTMENT OFFICER
DR
Dr A••• S C•••
LIFE TRUSTEE
DR
Dr R••• S••••••
TRUSTEE
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Dr S•••• A T•••••
TRUSTEE (FROM 7/1/20)
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Eric A••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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Gary T•••••••
Director
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John W•••••• H•••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
JU
Julia R P••••
CONTROLLER
LA
Larry S•••••
CHIEF HR & DIVERSITY OFFICER
MA
Malcolm D•••••
CURATOR, DEPT OF PHOTOGRAPHY
MA
Mari C••••• R••••••
CURATOR, LATIN AMER ART & DIR, ICAA
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Mr A••••• C G••••••• I••
TRUSTEE
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Mr A•••••• K••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr B••••• F W••••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr B••• B•••••
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Mr C•••••• B•••
TRUSTEE
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Mr E••• H K•••
TRUSTEE
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Mr F•••••••• R•••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr F•••• J H•••••••
LIFE TRUSTEE, TREASURER
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Mr F•••• N C••••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr G••••• B K••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr G•••••• E F••••••• J•
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston extends popular 'Louvre Couture' fashion show for two extra weeks - Yahoo
Mar 2026
www.yahoo.com
MFAH opens new exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo - KHOU
Jan 2026
www.khou.com
A Storied Houston Museum Keeps It Intimate In $1.62 Million Night — MFAH's Grand Gala Goes Smaller - PaperCity Magazine
Nov 2025
www.papercitymag.com
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston celebrates Frida Kahlo with groundbreaking new exhibit - CultureMap Houston
Mar 2025
houston.culturemap.com
News: Karen Gunderson Artwork Acquired by the Museum of Fine Arts Houston - whitehotmagazine.com
Jan 2024
whitehotmagazine.com
Form filed
$148.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Houston art exhibit melds classical style with contemporary Black experience - Beaumont Enterprise
Nov 2023
www.beaumontenterprise.com
An Expert’s Guide to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Houstonia Magazine
May 2023
www.houstoniamag.com
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, becomes ‘nexus for the study of Islamic art’ - The Art Newspaper
May 2023
www.theartnewspaper.com
16 unique ways to experience The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Chron
Feb 2023
www.chron.com
Form filed
$154.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$163.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$169.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston completes $450m expansion - Blooloop
Nov 2020
blooloop.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Museum of Fine Arts Houston This page 66 $163.6 million 0%
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 294 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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