Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art is a private, non-profit institution chartered by the State of New York Department of Education in 1929 to foster public awareness of modern …
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New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) connects people from around the world to the art of our time.
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Mission
The Museum of Modern Art is a private, non-profit institution chartered by the State of New York Department of Education in 1929 to foster public awareness of modern and contemporary art. (Continued in Schedule O)
Focus areas & reach
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· 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, Museum of Modern Art has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1929, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% 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 + methodologyMuseum of Modern Art is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1929 and has been operating for 97 years. Its EIN is 131624100. 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 $237M in annual revenue. 253 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Museum of Modern Art's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131624100. 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.
Museum of Modern Art 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.
Museum of Modern Art is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1929 and has been active for 97 years. Its registered address is 11 West 53rd Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Museum of Modern Art has $237M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% 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 Modern Art 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 major organization. It has $237M in annual revenue. The organization has 253 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Museum of Modern 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Museum of Modern Art 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) connects people from around the world to the art of our time. Museum of Modern Art is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1929.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $237M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Museum of Modern Art are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Museum of Modern Art is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131624100, 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.
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART 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
From global news sources
10 articles found
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San Francisco’s Modern Art Museum Reimagines the Fisher Collection - The New York Times
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Presents The Face of Life: Modern Portraits at The Met - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Presents The Face of Life: Modern Portraits at The Met - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Samsung Art Store Partners with San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to Bring Modern Masters to Homes Worldwide - Samsung Global Newsroom
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Features the Works of Bay Area Cancer Patients [SLIDESHOW] - Cancer Health
The Ruth Asawa Collection from The Museum of Modern Art Joins the Samsung Art Store - Samsung Global Newsroom
New Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art by Lina Ghotmeh - Metalocus
mathaf: arab museum of modern art in doha announces major expansion by lina ghotmeh - Designboom
Samsung Art Store Unveils Enchanting Fall Collection with The Museum of Modern Art - Samsung Global Newsroom
Mattel Creations and The Museum of Modern Art Announce Multi-Year Global Partnership - Yahoo Finance
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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 - 253 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 · 253 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 · 1929
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Museum of Modern Art
- What is Museum of Modern Art?
- Museum of Modern Art is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) connects people from around the world to the art of our time.
- When was Museum of Modern Art founded?
- Museum of Modern Art was founded in 1929.
- Who leads Museum of Modern Art?
- James Gara serves as COO/Assistant Treasurer.
- Where is Museum of Modern Art located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Museum of Modern Art's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Museum of Modern Art trustworthy?
- Museum of Modern Art 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 Museum of Modern Art's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131624100.
- What is Museum of Modern Art's website?
- https://www.moma.org