Virginia Living Museum Inc
Connecting people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation.
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The Virginia Living Museum connects people with nature through educational experiences that promote conservation. Founded in 1966, offers dynamic living exhibits and environmental education! Native Virginia mammals, birds, marine life, reptiles, amphibians, and plants are presented in natural habitats that connect people to nature. With over 1,000 individual animals representing 240 species in the Museum's care--including endangered and threatened species--guests experience Virginia's natural beauty and diversity of ecosystems. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums, the Museum's high standards are its hallmark; only 14 institutions are dually accredited in the nation.
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Mission
Connecting people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Virginia Living Museum Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVirginia Living Museum Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Newport News, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its EIN is 546055922. 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 $5M in annual revenue. 118 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Virginia Living Museum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 546055922. 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.
Virginia Living Museum Inc 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. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Virginia Living Museum Inc is located in Newport News, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Based on official tax filings, Virginia Living Museum Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% 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.
Virginia Living 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 large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 118 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Virginia Living Museum Inc. 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, Virginia Living 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 89% 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.
The Virginia Living Museum connects people with nature through educational experiences that promote conservation. Founded in 1966, offers dynamic living exhibits and environmental education! Native Virginia mammals, birds, marine life, reptiles, amphibians, and plants are presented in natural habitats that connect people to nature. With over 1,000 individual animals representing 240 species in the Museum's care--including endangered and threatened species--guests experience Virginia's natural beauty and diversity of ecosystems. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums, the Museum's high standards are its hallmark; only 14 institutions are dually accredited in the nation. Virginia Living Museum Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Virginia Living Museum Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 546055922, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
VIRGINIA LIVING 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Virginia Living Museum welcomes two coyote pups - MSN
Virginia Living Museum’s Chesapeake Chuck predicts early spring arrival - WAVY.com
Popular Bacchus Wine and Food Festival returns to Virginia Living Museum - The Virginian-Pilot
Stargazing & Laser Shows at Virginia Living Museum - Williamsburg Families
Winter Nature Nights at the Virginia Living Museum – December 19 – 23 - Williamsburg Families
Virginia Living Museum Holiday Shows in December - Williamsburg Families
Two orphaned coyote pups relocated to Virginia Living Museum - Village News Homepage
Virginia Living Museum’s Night of the Living Museum - Williamsburg Families
Virginia Living Museum Volunteer Opportunities - Williamsburg Families
Butterfly Haven at the Virginia Living Museum is Open this Summer - Williamsburg Families
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 118 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 118 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 · 1964
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Virginia Living Museum Inc
- What is Virginia Living Museum Inc?
- Virginia Living Museum Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newport News, United States. The Virginia Living Museum connects people with nature through educational experiences that promote conservation. Founded in 1966, offers dynamic living exhibits and environmental education! Native Virginia mammals, birds, marine life, reptiles, amphibians, and plants are presented in natural habitats that connect people to nature. With over 1,000 individual animals representing 240 species in the Museum's care--including endangered and threatened species--guests experience Virginia's natural beauty and diversity of ecosystems. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums, the Museum's high standards are its hallmark; only 14 institutions are dually accredited in the nation.
- When was Virginia Living Museum Inc founded?
- Virginia Living Museum Inc was founded in 1964.
- Who leads Virginia Living Museum Inc?
- Rebecca A Kleinhample serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Virginia Living Museum Inc located?
- Headquartered in Newport News, VA, United States.
- What is Virginia Living Museum Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Virginia Living Museum Inc trustworthy?
- Virginia Living Museum Inc 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 Virginia Living Museum Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 546055922.
- What is Virginia Living Museum Inc's website?
- http://www.thevlm.org