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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The metropolitan museum of art collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across all times and cultures. Please see schedule o for more details.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $536.5 million. EIN: 131624086.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A510
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

The metropolitan museum of art collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across all times and cultures. Please see schedule o for more details.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.57
Program$0.57

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Metropolitan Museum of Art with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1870, 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 98% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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

The Metropolitan Museum of 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 1870 and has been operating for 156 years. Its EIN is 131624086. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $907M in annual revenue. 300 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131624086. 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.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('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.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1870 and has been active for 156 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Metropolitan Museum of Art has $907M in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

The Metropolitan Museum of 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 very-large organization. It has $907M in annual revenue. The organization has 300 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Metropolitan Museum of 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, The Metropolitan Museum of 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 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $536.5 million. EIN: 131624086. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1870.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $907M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The Metropolitan Museum of Art are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131624086, 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
$100M-$1B
57% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2,235

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

DA
Dan F•••••
CFO And Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Dozens of Ancient Artifacts Seized from the Metropolitan Museum of Art - Artforum
Jul 2026
www.artforum.com
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will merge with the Neue Galerie. - Artsy
May 2026
www.artsy.net
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Merging With One of New York’s Most Beloved Museums - AOL.com
May 2026
www.aol.com
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Merging With One of New York’s Most Beloved Museums - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
New York’s Neue Galerie will merge with the Metropolitan Museum - The Art Newspaper
May 2026
www.theartnewspaper.com
line-beauty-metropolitan-museum-art-814158025 | - the-sun.com
May 2026
www.the-sun.com
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Everything You Need to Know About the Met Gala Venue - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
2008: Venus Williams - Metropolitan Museum Art - 4 - gofugyourself.com
Apr 2026
www.gofugyourself.com
Metropolitan Museum of Art Updates Sound System with Martin Audio - rAVe [PUBS]
Apr 2026
ravepubs.com
‘Rethinking, Reimagining and Reinstalling’ the Metropolitan Museum of Art - The New York Times
Apr 2026
www.nytimes.com
Form filed
$907.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$697.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$761.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$653.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$536.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$414.7M revenue
FY2020
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 - 300 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 300 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 · 1870
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Metropolitan Museum of Art

What is The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $536.5 million. EIN: 131624086.
When was The Metropolitan Museum of Art founded?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870.
Who leads The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Dan Feeley serves as CFO And Treasurer.
Where is The Metropolitan Museum of Art located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Metropolitan Museum of Art trustworthy?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 The Metropolitan Museum of Art's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131624086.
What is The Metropolitan Museum of Art's website?
http://www.metmuseum.org