Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
Only 29% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Texas, registered in 2013, with $43,221,323 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 29% of spending to programs.
1717 E Randol Mill Rd Ste 301, Arlington, TX, 76011 EIN 90-0900556 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$43.2M
▲ 21.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.8M
Net assets
$202.6M
Employees
33
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
FProgram efficiency40% of the rating29% to programs · $9 to raise $100
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 Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: 29% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating249 mo reserves · +77% 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 Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: 249 mo reserves · +77% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
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 Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To preserve and present the stories of individuals who have received the medal of honor.
What they do
The organization has reported $740,058 of salaries and wages as program expenses in its form 990 that were capitalized as an asset rather than reported as expense on the organization's audited financial statements. such costs were determined by management to be expense directly related to the development of plans for museum exhibits or the creation of the museum exhibits themselves. this amount is included in the organization's audited financial statements and in form 990 as part of museum design and construction in process.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1717 E Randol Mill Rd Ste 301, Arlington, TX, 76011
- City
- Arlington
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8.7M (FY2014) to $43.2M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $33.2MNet assets $202.6M
Operating margin
77.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$235.8M
Total liabilities
$33.2M
Net assets
$202.6M
Salaries & benefits
$4.0M
41% of expenses
Board members
31
30 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,221,323▲21.6% | $9,779,140▲0.7% | $202,585,090▲21.0% | $235,769,998▲35.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $35,553,249▼30.6% | $9,714,585▲32.8% | $167,364,820▲18.1% | $173,773,786▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,262,926▼42.2% | $7,312,787▲38.6% | $141,730,985▲44.8% | $149,710,500▲49.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $88,628,383▲599% | $5,277,326▲28.7% | $97,849,592▲890% | $99,959,490▲834% | 990 |
| 2020 | $12,681,458▲394% | $4,101,903▲92.6% | $9,881,063▲1240% | $10,701,591▲1145% | 990 |
| 2018 | -$4,310,506▼402% | $2,129,946▲61.9% | $737,555▼93.9% | $859,312▼93.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,426,304▼63.1% | $1,315,561▼28.0% | $12,183,746▲0.8% | $12,584,070▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,866,197▼55.6% | $1,827,831▲61.5% | $12,092,852▲54.9% | $12,201,086▲53.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $8,708,507 | $1,131,557 | $7,808,397 | $7,943,094 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Christopher Cassidy — $325,720 (3.33% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Cassidy | President and Ceo | 40 | $325,720 |
| Cory Crowley | Evp | 40 | $260,500 |
| Anthony Brock | Executive Director, Griffin Institute | 40 | $231,000 |
| Elizabeth Eudy | Cfo | 40 | $213,542 |
| Alexandra Rhue | Svp, Museum Engagement and Strategic I | 40 | $210,000 |
| Ellyn Metcalf | Vice President, Education | 40 | $182,500 |
| Alan Schwartz | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Alex Tisch | Director | 1 | — |
| Brad Meltzer | Director | 1 | — |
| Britt Slabinski | Director | 1 | — |
| Cami Goff | Director | 1 | — |
| Charlotte Jones | Chairman | 5 | — |
| Craig Stapleton | Director | 1 | — |
| Debra Burlingame | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Parker | Director | 1 | — |
| Ed Gillespie | Director | 1 | — |
| Fawn Weaver | Director | 1 | — |
| Hill Perot | Director | 1 | — |
| Jack Jacobs | Director | 1 | — |
| Jared Weinstein | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Linbeck Group LLC | Construction | $48,206,194 |
| Kubik Maltbie Inc | Exhibit Design and Fabrication | $7,948,932 |
| Redglass Pictures | Exhibit Design For It / Video | $3,055,546 |
| Corporate Magic | Grand Opening | $2,269,562 |
| G&a Strategy and Design LLC | Exhibit Design Lead | $2,221,565 |
Grants received · $35.7M total
52 grants to Medal of Honor Museum Foundation totaling $35.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $1,062,500 |
| National Football League Foundation | General support | 2024 | $318,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $283,667 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To support the national medal of honor museum | 2024 | $100,000 |
| American Property Casualty Insurance Association | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,532,869 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $356,600 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2023 | $350,000 |
| National Football League Foundation | Salute to service | 2023 | $344,920 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $261,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes to build museum | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes to build museum | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To support the national medal of honor museum | 2023 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Medal of Honor Museum Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 90-0900556, based in Arlington, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Medal of Honor Museum Foundation's EIN?
- Medal of Honor Museum Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 90-0900556.
- How much revenue does Medal of Honor Museum Foundation report?
- Medal of Honor Museum Foundation reported $43,221,323 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Medal of Honor Museum Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Medal of Honor Museum Foundation spends about 29% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Medal of Honor Museum Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Medal of Honor Museum Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Medal of Honor Museum Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Medal of Honor Museum Foundation's latest Form 990 is $325,720, paid to Christopher Cassidy (President and Ceo).
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Data for Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (EIN 90-0900556) 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.