Sandy Spring Museum Inc
SANDY SPRING MUSEUM SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN CULTURAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. WE GATHER COMMUNITY TO BUILD A SENSE OF PLACE AND BELONGING.
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Mission
Sandy spring museum supports community-driven cultural arts and educational programs. We gather community to build a sense of place and belonging.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sandy Spring Museum Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySandy Spring Museum Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Sandy Spring, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 521224038. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Sandy Spring Museum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521224038. 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.
Sandy Spring Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.
Sandy Spring Museum Inc is located in Sandy Spring, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 17901 Bentley Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Sandy Spring Museum Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sandy Spring Museum Inc 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sandy Spring Museum Inc. 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, Sandy Spring Museum Inc 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 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Explore our community museum with events, exhibitions, and cultural heritage programs. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated. Sandy Spring Museum Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Sandy Spring Museum Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sandy Spring Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521224038, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
SANDY SPRING MUSEUM INC 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (23)
Source: Public filings
23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 66 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 66 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sandy Spring Museum Inc
- What is Sandy Spring Museum Inc?
- Sandy Spring Museum Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sandy Spring, United States. Explore our community museum with events, exhibitions, and cultural heritage programs. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated.
- When was Sandy Spring Museum Inc founded?
- Sandy Spring Museum Inc was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Sandy Spring Museum Inc?
- Allison Weiss serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Sandy Spring Museum Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sandy Spring, MD, United States.
- What is Sandy Spring Museum Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sandy Spring Museum Inc trustworthy?
- Sandy Spring Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Sandy Spring Museum Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521224038.
- What is Sandy Spring Museum Inc's website?
- http://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/