Fine Arts Museums Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Fine Arts Museums Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1965, with $18,653,752 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA, 94118 EIN 94-6096509 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$18.7M
▼ 15.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$24.7M
Net assets
$307.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Fine Arts Museums Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating150 mo reserves · -32% margin
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 Fine Arts Museums Foundation: 150 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Fine Arts Museums Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Fine Arts Museums Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA, 94118
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $21.0M (FY2013) to $18.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets $307.9M
Operating margin
-32.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$309.2M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
$307.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,653,752▼15.2% | $24,678,203▼23.9% | $307,939,170▲4.1% | $309,223,393▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $21,999,032▲28.1% | $32,434,900▲95.0% | $295,826,521▲2.5% | $297,424,028▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $17,172,075▲58.9% | $16,636,814▲1.3% | $288,601,201▼11.4% | $289,780,249▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $10,807,404▲607% | $16,421,375▼0.5% | $325,785,674▲11.1% | $330,256,649▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,528,655▼92.7% | $16,500,288▲10.6% | $293,281,957▼4.5% | $293,998,421▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $20,892,383▼38.5% | $14,924,790▼31.2% | $307,131,827▲2.7% | $307,486,566▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $33,956,895▲526% | $21,693,286▲37.3% | $299,137,071▼2.8% | $300,088,176▼18.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,427,538▼35.1% | $15,794,175▲36.7% | $307,841,112▼5.1% | $369,622,715▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,363,789▼42.1% | $11,551,260▼5.3% | $324,543,502▼3.0% | $385,971,258▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,456,923▼31.3% | $12,197,162▼10.7% | $334,695,806▼2.6% | $396,333,982▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,033,387 | $13,656,754▲2.0% | $343,513,484▲4.5% | $408,814,888▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $13,388,917▲6.4% | $328,602,438 | $392,209,016▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $12,580,496▲13.1% | $328,573,410▲1.5% | $390,516,906▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $11,123,723▼18.2% | $323,818,646▲8.7% | $468,218,866▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $13,598,629 | $297,880,576 | $442,799,217 | 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.
Grants received · $21.7M total
18 grants to Fine Arts Museums Foundation totaling $21.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos Community Foundation | Operations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Operational support | 2023 | $1,323,227 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Operational support | 2022 | $1,283,020 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation | Operations | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Operational support | 2021 | $1,446,613 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2021 | $10,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation | Operations | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Operational support | 2020 | $2,094,039 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc | Program support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc | Program support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Operational support | 2019 | $506,243 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fine Arts Museums Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fine Arts Museums Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-6096509, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fine Arts Museums Foundation's EIN?
- Fine Arts Museums Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-6096509.
- How much revenue does Fine Arts Museums Foundation report?
- Fine Arts Museums Foundation reported $18,653,752 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fine Arts Museums Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Fine Arts Museums Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fine Arts Museums Foundation (EIN 94-6096509) 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.