American Association Of Museums
- Assets
- $11.4m
- Revenue
- $9.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 05/1937
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 53-0205889
Organization Overview
American Association Of Museums, operating under the name American Alliance Of Museums, is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Alliance Of Museums employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Alliance Of Museums is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Alliance Of Museums generated $9.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENHANCE MUSEUMS' VALUE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, RESOURCES & SERVICE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
FIELD-WIDE SERVICES:THE ALLIANCE SERVES AS THE U.S. ACCREDITING BODY FOR MUSEUMS. AS THE MUSEUM FIELD'S MARK OF DISTINCTION, ACCREDITATION OFFERS HIGH-PROFILE, PEER-BASED VALIDATION OF A MUSEUM'S OPERATIONS AND IMPACT THROUGH OUR CORE DOCUMENTS VERIFICATION PROGRAM. THE ALLIANCE EVALUATES A MUSEUM'S FIVE CORE POLICY DOCUMENTS AGAINST A SET OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS. THE ALLIANCE'S MUSEUM ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP), SUPPORTED THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES AND THE ALLIANCE, PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL TYPES OF MUSEUMS TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS THROUGH SELF-STUDY AND A CONSULTATIVE PEER SITE VISIT. THE ALLIANCE'S INCLUSION WORK ADDRESSING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE ENTIRE MUSEUM FIELD HAS LEAD TO FURTHER RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE TO ALL MUSEUMS AND MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS IN NAVIGATING THIS PIVOTAL WORK IN AN EVER-CHANGING PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE.
MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:THE ALLIANCE'S ANNUAL MEETING & MUSEUM EXPO BRINGS TOGETHER MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND IS THE MUSEUM FIELD'S PREMIER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. THE EVENT SHOWCASES THE BEST THINKING FROM PRACTITIONERS AND VISIONARIES ON THE MAJOR ISSUES CONFRONTING US AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WHILE SHOWCASING THE LATEST MUSEUM PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THROUGH NUMEROUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES A ROBUST CALENDAR OF OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO HELP MUSEUM COLLEAGUES BUILD PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, MANAGE THEIR CAREERS, FOSTER COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE, SHARE EXPERTISE AND CONTRIBUTE TO COMMON STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES.
PUBLICATIONS AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: THE ALLIANCE'S AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE ADDRESSES THE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES FACING MUSEUMS TODAY AND IS A MUST-READ FOR THOSE WHO WORK FOR MUSEUMS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM. PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY, RECENT ISSUES HAVE FOCUSED ON INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT, AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT. THE AAM PRESS AND BOOKSTORE OFFERS THE BEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE IN PRINT AND EBOOK FORMATS, MAKING THEM THE GO-TO SOURCE FOR ALL TITLES CRITICAL TO THE WORK OF MUSEUMS FROM ACCESSIBILITY, INTERPRETATION/EDUCATION AND AUDIENCE RESEARCH TO TECHNOLOGY, MISSION/INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING, COLLECTIONS STEWARDSHIP, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND MORE. THE ALLIANCE IS PROUD TO MAINTAIN AN ONLINE LIBRARY OF OVER 2,000 GUIDELINES, ARTICLES, AND FACT SHEETS FOR OUR MEMBERS ON ALL ASPECTS OF MUSEUM OPERATIONS. OUR MEMBERS-ONLY WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER, AVISO, PROVIDES LATE-BREAKING NEWS ON FEDERAL LEGISLATION AFFECTING MUSEUMS, UPCOMING SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, FEDERAL GRANT DEADLINES, AND ALLIANCE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Lott President & Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $391,552 |
Elizabeth Merritt VP Strategic Foresight & Founding Dr | 40 | $136,762 | |
Arthur Affleck Executive Vice President | 40 | $131,470 | |
Andrew Plumley Sr. Director Of Inclusion | 40 | $121,998 | |
Brooke Leonard Chief Of Staff | 40 | $116,042 | |
Ryan Bourke Director Of Membership | 40 | $115,216 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Alley Interactive Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $159,950 |
Aptify Corporation Consulting | 12/30/21 | $101,644 |
Red River Managed Services Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $129,101 |
Wilkening Consulting Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $143,500 |
Team Of Creatives Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $108,723 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,445,930 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,809,298 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,255,228 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,977,514 |
| Investment income | $89,567 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $37,839 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $271,732 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $37,523 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,674,597 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $250,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $494,788 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $365,350 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,043,631 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,851 |
| Other employee benefits | $289,813 |
| Payroll taxes | $243,173 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,154 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,202 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $44,976 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,035,025 |
| Advertising and promotion | $63,116 |
| Office expenses | $610,469 |
| Information technology | $362,081 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $760,671 |
| Travel | $134,872 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $235,054 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $188,939 |
| Insurance | $27,741 |
| All other expenses | $18,182 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,925,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $424,929 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,721,369 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,046,891 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $268,476 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $45,717 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $395,660 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,044,853 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,457,220 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,405,115 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $664,808 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,353,521 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,498,668 |
| Total liabilities | $4,516,997 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,676,986 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,211,132 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,405,115 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Association Of Museums has awarded $356,033 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Dearborn, MI PURPOSE: REEL STORIES AIMS TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE BY IMPROVING THE CONFIDENCE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND IMAGERY OF MARGINALIZED GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITIES OF METRO DETROIT AND JERUSALEM. THIS PROJECT OFFERS JOINT PROGRAMMING FOR A TOTAL OF 40 TEENAGE GIRLS, AGES 14-17 (20/REGION) WHO ARE UNDERSERVED IN THE ARTS. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE ART OF FILMMAKING, AND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH ONE ANOTHER AND THEIR COUNTERPARTS OVERSEAS VIA CLOSED SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS, SKYPE, AND IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EXCHANGE. IN ADDITION TO TECHNICAL SKILL-BUILDING IN FILM PRODUCTION, SESSIONS WILL FACILITATE DIALOGUE ON GENDER AND EMPOWERMENT, IDENTITY AND CULTURE, AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION. COURSES WILL CULMINATE IN A SERIES OF PUBLIC FILM SCREENINGS IN MICHIGAN AT THE ARAB AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM AND IN JERUSALEM AT THE PALESTINIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM. | $93,000 |
Norwich, VT PURPOSE: THIS PROJECT WILL ENGAGE TWO CULTURALLY DISTINCT COMMUNITIES IN RURAL NEW ENGLAND AND BHUTAN IN CONVERSATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING FOCUSED ON URGENT ISSUES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. AN INTERNATIONAL TEAM OF 10 COLLEGE STUDENTS (FIVE/REGION) WILL COLLECT PERSONAL STORIES OF THE IMPACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE IS HAVING ON THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THEIR COUNTRIES. THEY WILL CO-CURATE THEIR COLLECTION DURING FACE-TO-FACE CULTURAL EXCHANGE VISITS AND OVER A VIRTUAL PLATFORM. THIS WORK WILL HELP GLOBAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS MERGE SCIENTIFIC DATA WITH LOCAL NARRATIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE; HELP UNIVERSITY-AGED STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATING DIFFERENT KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS INTO COMMUNITY-BASED SCIENCE LEARNING AND DIALOGUE; AND BRING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO CREATE PROGRAMMING THAT ENHANCES UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. | $86,181 |
Chapel Hill, NC PURPOSE: THE STORY OF THE MAYA DIASPORA TRANSCENDS GEO-POLITICAL BORDERS, AND EXPRESSIONS OF MAYA CULTURE ARE INFLUENCED BY THE VARIOUS PLACES WHERE THEY HAVE SETTLED. MAYA FROM THE MARGINS IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER MINORITY COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE RECUPERATION OF HISTORICAL IDENTITIES, PARTICULARLY MAYA COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN DISENFRANCHISED THROUGH THE DESTRUCTION OF ANCESTRAL ARTIFACTS. THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND CREATIVE ONLINE DISCUSSIONS, APPROXIMATELY 20 MAYA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM NORTH CAROLINA AND YUCATAN (10/REGION) WILL COLLABORATIVELY PRODUCE A MUSEUM EXHIBIT FOCUSING ON THE THEMES OF HISTORY, IDENTITY, AND MIGRATION. AS AMATEUR ARCHIVISTS, STUDENTS WILL EXAMINE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS THAT INFORM WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN INDIGENOUS MAYA PERSON AND HAVE DEEP HISTORICAL ROOTS WHILE CONSIDERING THE IMPACTS OF MIGRATION ON INDIGENOUS IDENTITIES. THE EXHIBIT WILL TRAVEL WITH BOTH COHORTS OF STUDENTS TO EACH COUNTRY, WHERE STUDENTS WILL PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH TO THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES. | $83,534 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: YOUTH INNOVATE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS WILL CONNECT APPROXIMATELY 25 UNDERSERVED LATINO TEENS FROM NEW YORK CITY AND APPROXIMATELY 25 AT-RISK YOUNG ADULTS IN MEDELLN, COLOMBIA, AGED 14-21. WORKING AS A TEAM, THESE YOUTH WILL EXPLORE CHALLENGES THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES FACE. TOGETHER, THEY WILL DEVELOP CREATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT APPLY SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATH (STEAM) AND LINK THEIR SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE WITH REAL-WORLD COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE TEAMS WILL COMMUNICATE REGULARLY VIA VIDEO CONFERENCES AND SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS, SUCH AS BLOG POSTS (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH), AND SOCIAL MAPPING TECHNOLOGY. THROUGH THIS PROJECT, YOUTH WILL GAIN GLOBAL 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS AND LEARN TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY, WHILE DEVELOPING SOCIAL AWARENESS AND A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ONE ANOTHER'S CULTURES. THE SHARED EXPERIENCES OF YOUTH IN MEDELLN AND NEW YORK CITY WILL PROVIDE INSPIRATION, BUILD COMMUNITY, & EMPOWER PROJECT PARTICIPANTS TO APPLY SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE TO REAL-LIFE CHALLENGES. | $70,546 |
Cleveland, TN PURPOSE: WATERWAYS AFFECT THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONS. IN MANY COMMUNITIES, THEY INFLUENCE PEOPLES' COMPLEX CULTURAL IDENTITIES, WHICH ARE, IN SOME WAYS, TIED TO THESE WATERS. THIS PROJECT ENGAGES UPWARDS OF 400 TEENS, AGED 14-17, FROM SCHOOLS IN SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE AND BUENOS AIRES TO STUDY THEIR WATERWAYS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A GREATER APPRECIATION OF WATER AND TO ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE HABITS. TEENS FROM BOTH COMMUNITIES WILL CONDUCT HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ON THEIR LOCAL RIVERS, AS WELL AS STUDY ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS, IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY THE SIMILARITIES THAT CONNECT THEM. APPROXIMATELY EIGHT STUDENTS FROM EACH COUNTRY WILL TRAVEL FOR AN IN-PERSON EXCHANGE, WHILE ALL OF THE TEENS WILL SHARE THEIR STORIES VIA VIRTUAL MEETINGS, A SHARED WEBSITE, ONLINE AND ON-SITE EXHIBITS, A COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, COMMUNITY FESTIVALS AT BOTH LOCATIONS, AND PUBLIC ART PROJECTS. | $22,772 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that American Association Of Museums has recieved totaling $351,119.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Wallace Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AAM AS A COMMUNICATIONS PARTNER. | $100,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: FINAL SUPPORT FOR THE FACING CHANGE INITIATIVE, TO ADVANCE THE CREATION OF DIGITAL DEAI TRAINING MATERIALS FOR MUSEUMS IN THE U.S., IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MELLON AND WALTON FOUNDATIONS. | $100,000 |
Barr Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: MEMBERSHIPS & SPONSORSHIPS: TO SPONSOR THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS CONFERENCE IN BOSTON 2022 | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,569 |
Morgridge Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE ANNUAL GATHERING OF MUSEUM EXECUTIVES | $27,500 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PRESIDENT'S DISCRETIONARY FUND | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $425,303 |
| Earnings | $53,385 |
| Other Expense | $34,856 |
| Ending Balance | $443,832 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Society Of Landscape Architects Inc Washington, DC | $17,442,651 | $12,339,355 |
News Media Alliance Arlington, VA | $20,710,538 | $7,719,219 |
American Association Of Museums Arlington, VA | $11,405,115 | $9,674,597 |
Association For Print Technologies Inc Franklin, TN | $5,247,559 | $1,238,108 |
American Press Institute Inc Arlington, VA | $55,812,695 | $5,259,956 |
National Art Education Association Alexandria, VA | $5,332,373 | $7,206,215 |
National Communication Association Washington, DC | $10,518,840 | $3,243,981 |
Architectural Woodwork Institute Potomac Falls, VA | $9,021,141 | $4,703,574 |
National Assembly Of State Arts Agencies Washington, DC | $2,542,835 | $4,408,580 |
Americas Public Television Stations Arlington, VA | $4,157,249 | $3,714,943 |
National Association Of Black Journalists College Park, MD | $7,758,303 | $4,417,067 |
Education Writers Association Washington, DC | $5,548,115 | $3,246,806 |