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National Museum and Center for Service

To educate and inspire the public by honoring and telling the stories of the individuals and organizations who are dedicated to serving others in America and around the …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
82/100 · methodology

About National Museum and Center for Service

Creation of campus based exhibitions in collaboration with educational associations and institutions. Presentations at national conferences and partnering with selected colleges and secondary schools. Planning model exhibition for spring national conference of Campus Compact in Denver Q2. LOI's in place. Creation of prototype exhibition in DC Public LIbrary. LOI's signed, multiple planning sessions with stakeholders to identify service stories and design exhibition. Next phase is exhibition design and construction with a target late Q2 opening. National signature location in existing building near the National Mall and possible collaborations, leadership of America 250, AmeriCorps and other organizations. Also meet with Independent Sector to explore collaboration on DC based museum of service.

Founded
Headquarters
Edmonds, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

To educate and inspire the public by honoring and telling the stories of the individuals and organizations who are dedicated to serving others in America and around the world, to promote the traditions of and active engagement in service through all appropriate means, to establish programs and exhibitions relating to service, and to establish, operate and maintain a permanent living museum that showcases the lives, stories, artifacts and other materials and creates events. media and other programs relating to service by individuals and organizations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 82
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.2% of total expenses ($33,531 of $158,187).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Museum and Center for Service has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 95% 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Museum and Center for Service is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Edmonds, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 851532378. 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 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $210K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

National Museum and Center for Service's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 851532378. 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.

National Museum and Center for Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. 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 82 ('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.

National Museum and Center for Service is located in Edmonds, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Museum and Center for Service has $210K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Museum and Center for Service 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 small organization. It has $210K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for National Museum and Center for Service. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, National Museum and Center for Service 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 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

Creation of campus based exhibitions in collaboration with educational associations and institutions. Presentations at national conferences and partnering with selected colleges and secondary schools. Planning model exhibition for spring national conference of Campus Compact in Denver Q2. LOI's in place. Creation of prototype exhibition in DC Public LIbrary. LOI's signed, multiple planning sessions with stakeholders to identify service stories and design exhibition. Next phase is exhibition design and construction with a target late Q2 opening. National signature location in existing building near the National Mall and possible collaborations, leadership of America 250, AmeriCorps and other organizations. Also meet with Independent Sector to explore collaboration on DC based museum of service. National Museum and Center for Service is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $210K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to National Museum and Center for Service are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Museum and Center for Service is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 851532378, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Brian B••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Museum and Center for Service

What is National Museum and Center for Service?
National Museum and Center for Service is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Edmonds, United States. Creation of campus based exhibitions in collaboration with educational associations and institutions. Presentations at national conferences and partnering with selected colleges and secondary schools. Planning model exhibition for spring national conference of Campus Compact in Denver Q2. LOI's in place. Creation of prototype exhibition in DC Public LIbrary. LOI's signed, multiple planning sessions with stakeholders to identify service stories and design exhibition. Next phase is exhibition design and construction with a target late Q2 opening. National signature location in existing building near the National Mall and possible collaborations, leadership of America 250, AmeriCorps and other organizations. Also meet with Independent Sector to explore collaboration on DC based museum of service.
When was National Museum and Center for Service founded?
National Museum and Center for Service was founded in 2020.
Who leads National Museum and Center for Service?
Brian Baird serves as Chair.
Where is National Museum and Center for Service located?
Headquartered in Edmonds, WA, United States.
What is National Museum and Center for Service's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Museum and Center for Service trustworthy?
National Museum and Center for Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 National Museum and Center for Service's registration number?
IRS EIN: 851532378.
What is National Museum and Center for Service's website?
https://www.nmcfs.org