Carnegie Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1935, with $115,993,787 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$116.0M
▲ 58.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$83.4M
Net assets
$627.8M
Employees
1,111
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. For Carnegie Institute: 81% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. 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 Carnegie Institute: 90 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a B+ 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. For Carnegie Institute: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. 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 Carnegie Institute: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Founded by andrew carnegie in 1895, carnegie museums of pittsburgh is a collection of four distinctive museums dedicated to exploration through art and science: carnegie museum of art, carnegie museum of natural history, carnegie science center and the andy warhol museum.in 2024, the museums reached 1,259,674 people through exhibitions, education programs, outreach activities, and special events.
Education:each of the four museums has dedicated professionals focused on providing rich educational experience to its visitors as well as local schools and other off-site partners.see schedule o for highlights of each museum's education initiatives.the andy warhol museumthe warhol creative, the pop district's boutique production studio, provided workforce opportunities for the community, with more than 200 local and national clients, and produced its first feature documentary, which tells the 10 year story of the lgbtq+ youth prom. additionally, 600 participants completed workforce develoment programs through the warhol academy, including 60 paid fellows in digital content creation and filmmaking/post-production and 200 paid high school-aged program participants. the pop district also acquired a license by the commonwealth of pennsylvania's department of education to grant free diplomas for profssional seeking post-secondary training in digital marketing, averaging more than 40 graduates.the carnegie science center - csc (renamed the daniel g. and carole l. kamin center in september 2025)carnegie science center inspires curiosity and connects science and technology to everyday life. recognized as a leader in promoting literacy in stem, csc is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of innovators and leaders who will rise to meet tomorrow's workforce needs. throughout 2024, the center for stem education and career devlopment at csc served nearly 70,000 students and educators through in-person and virtual events and competitions, on-site and outreach eductional experiences and programs for prek-12 students, and authentic mentoring and internship programs.carnegie museum of artone of the most dynamic major art institutions in the country, cmoa serves both as a strategic partner in regional education initiatives, and a national leader in training educators to use art museum visits to build 21st century learning skills. neighborhood museum continued to foster belonging and cultural connection for pittsburgh's refugee population. refugee families were given an orientation session to the museum in their home language, which included an art-making workshop and complimentary annual memberships in all four museums. program paricipants also received a library card and translated materials. museum makers, a weekly studio-based program, provided art making, discussion, and sensory experiences for young and school-age children, stimulating problem-solving and integrating learning from other areas of education such as math and reading.carnegie museum of natural historycmnh generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures. dippy 125 included a research symposium on the discovery and evolution of the diplodocus carnegii, and a behind the scenes tour of the vertebrate paleontology collection.
Revenue grew from $57.1M (FY2013) to $116.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
28.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$649.1M
Total liabilities
$21.3M
Net assets
$627.8M
Salaries & benefits
$42.7M
51% of expenses
Board members
42
41 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,993,787▲58.4% | $83,369,019▼0.9% | $627,791,876▲10.4% | $649,140,264▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $73,216,351▼10.0% | $84,158,744▲4.1% | $568,439,269▲5.5% | $592,986,844▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $81,329,411▼26.0% | $80,819,110▲28.7% | $539,007,651▼12.2% | $564,046,218▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $109,965,302▲33.7% | $62,814,028▲10.5% | $613,917,375▲19.9% | $648,539,056▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $82,217,609▲15.1% | $56,852,629▼11.3% | $512,216,828▲10.6% | $541,460,866▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $71,439,979▼20.9% | $64,092,769▼4.0% | $463,004,053▲10.2% | $492,002,435▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $90,369,901▲22.0% | $66,792,946▲9.7% | $420,193,247▼5.0% | $450,980,871▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $74,049,025▲2.1% | $60,885,821▲4.6% | $442,246,689▲13.5% | $471,076,319▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $72,529,755▼0.5% | $58,209,392▲1.9% | $389,762,577▲4.2% | $415,249,120▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $72,910,169▲17.5% | $57,120,753▼4.4% | $374,182,216▼1.3% | $398,980,136▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,042,722▲8.7% | $59,746,980▲1.8% | $379,159,864▼1.1% | $405,994,418▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $57,057,514 | $58,662,831▲4.6% | $383,519,496▲6.5% | $408,633,894▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $56,098,540▲11.4% | $360,077,339▲5.8% | $385,424,113▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $50,371,473▼2.3% | $340,336,459▼5.6% | $367,433,952▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $51,572,304 | $360,338,104 | $390,318,162 | 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.
Highest-paid: Steven Knapp — $519,908 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Knapp | President/chief Executive Officer | 45 | $519,908 |
| Kevin Hiles | Chief Operating Officer/executive Vp | 45 | $307,011 |
| Carey Miller | Vp Developent | 45 | $282,794 |
| Jason Brown | Director Csc & Vp Carnegie Museums | 45 | $276,375 |
| Eric Crosby | Director Cmoa & Vp Carnegie Museums | 45 | $272,155 |
| Gretchen Baker | Director Cmnh & Vp Carnegie Museums | 45 | $270,373 |
| Maria Bernier | Senior Vp & Chief Legal Officer | 45 | $265,394 |
| Frank Cardiello | Treasurer; Vp Finance; Cfo | 45 | $247,835 |
| Nicole Bechtold | Associate General Counsel | 45 | $227,364 |
| Gina Winstead | Vp Culture and Community | 45 | $219,057 |
| Edward Motznik | Vp Technology | 45 | $193,029 |
| Brian Harkins | Vp Human Resources | 45 | $185,360 |
| Jason Zelinko | Avp Institutional Partners | 45 | $182,847 |
| Anthony Young | Vp Facilities Planning & Operations | 45 | $179,852 |
| Rachel Baron-horn | Interim Dir. Awm (entered 5/31/24) | 45 | $171,738 |
| Patrick Moore | Director Awm (resigned 5/31/24) | 45 | $144,916 |
| Albert J Neupaver | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Alice B Mitinger | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Carolyn Duronio | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Charles H Dougherty Jr | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Volpatt Construction Corporation | Construction | $4,283,687 |
| Universal Protection Sevice LP | Building Security Services | $4,081,750 |
| Desmone & Associates | Architects | $1,299,089 |
| Efficiency Network | Building Energy Consultants | $959,298 |
| Culinaire International | Food Service | $812,539 |
166 grants to Carnegie Institute totaling $18.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Arts, culture and humanities | 2024 | $878,397 |
| Dietrich Foundation | Technology initiatives | 2024 | $454,355 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | Capital campaign | 2024 | $89,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2024 | $77,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $76,418 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $29,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Museums | 2023 | $606,595 |
| Dietrich Foundation | Technology initiatives | 2023 | $517,813 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $295,070 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Program service | 2023 | $117,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $110,300 |
| United Jewish Foundation | To support the arts | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $95,167 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $80,845 |
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Data for Carnegie Institute (EIN 25-0965280) 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.