A D Architecture and Design Museum Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2003, with $205,022 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$205K
▲ 12.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$225K
Net assets
$11K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A D Architecture and Design Museum Los Angeles— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A D Architecture and Design Museum Los Angeles: 1 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A D Architecture and Design Museum Los Angeles— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A D Architecture and Design Museum Los Angeles: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $505K (FY2013) to $205K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-9.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $205,022▲12.9% | $225,216▲59.3% | $10,800▼65.2% | $10,800▼65.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $181,577▲134% | $141,389▲12.6% | $30,994▲437% | $30,994▲330% | 990 |
| 2021 | -$527,828▼330% | $125,574▼70.6% | -$9,194▼101% | $7,206▼98.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $229,845▼48.7% | $426,444▲4.0% | $644,208▼23.4% | $646,317▼23.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $448,199▲11.3% | $410,217▼4.6% | $840,807▲4.7% | $840,807▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $402,707▲144% | $429,796▲32.2% | $802,825▼3.3% | $802,825▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $165,136▼88.3% | $325,087▼20.5% | $829,914▼17.6% | $831,782▼17.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,414,538▲439% | $408,871▲5.5% | $1,007,598▲52080% | $1,009,249▲228% | 990 |
| 2014 | $262,444▼48.1% | $387,715▼30.7% | $1,931▼98.5% | $308,024▲116% | 990 |
| 2013 | $505,330 | $559,282▲55.6% | $127,202▼36.2% | $142,824▼34.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $359,407▲3.2% | $199,253▲22.9% | $216,583▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $348,161 | $162,186 | $171,866 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
8 grants to A D Architecture and Design Museum Los Angeles totaling $264K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $65,868 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $62,116 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $64,461 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $17,233 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $9,900 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $18,848 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2019 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $10,150 |
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Data for A D Architecture and Design Museum Los Angeles (EIN 48-1269978) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.