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District of Columbia museums

There are 49museums in District of Columbia. Combined, these Washingtonianmuseumsemploy 10,003 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $9 billion.
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Types of museums in District of Columbia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
49
$2,109,524,873
History museums
22
$183,567,913
Natural history and sciences museums
8
$14,101,309
Art museums
6
$330,943,664
Children's museums
2
$5,059,916
Science and technology museums
2
$8,119,836
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Museums by major District of Columbia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
49
$2,109,524,873
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Job trends for District of Columbia museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
4
1-10
11
11-25
1
26-100
7
101 to 1,000
6
1,000+
2
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Sizes of museums in District of Columbia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
6
$250k to $1M
7
$1M to $5M
10
$5M to $25M
7
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
3
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of museums in District of Columbia

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National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS)

National Guard Association of the United States' mission is to maintain the freedom and security of this nation by guaranteeing a strong national defense through the provision of a vital, dynamic National Guard as a part of the Total Force.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$48.3m
Employees
31
EIN
53-0184296
IRS type
501(c)(19)

National Gallery of Art (NGA)

The National Gallery of Art preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards.
Revenue
$274.2m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
1,060
EIN
53-6001666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newseum

The Newseum is an interactive museum that promotes free expression and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, while tracing the evolution of communication.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
107
EIN
20-3985447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)

USHMM is a history museum in Washington, DC whose mission is: USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history.
Revenue
$126.5m
Assets
$745.8m
Employees
505
EIN
52-1309391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Building Museum

The National Building Museum advances the quality of the built environment by educating the public about its impact on people's lives. The National Building Museum is a Museum of the Building arts. The National Building Museum inspires curiosity about the...
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
147
EIN
52-1050999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Phillips Collection

The Phillips Collection is an intimate museum combined with an experiment station. At its heart is an exceptional Collection of modern and contemporary art around which we create a dynamic environment for looking, learning, and enjoyment. The Phillips C...
Revenue
$21.8m
Assets
$117.0m
Employees
252
EIN
53-0204620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

To commemorate the service and sacrifice of Law Enforcement and maintain the Memorial. The mission of the National Law Enforcement Memorial and museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the American Law Enforcement profession. To tell the st...
Revenue
$22.2m
Assets
$160.2m
Employees
89
EIN
52-1382926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smithsonian Institution (SI)

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities.
Revenue
$1.6b
Assets
$6.1b
Employees
7,219
EIN
53-0206027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The National Museum of Women in the Arts

The mission of The National Museum of Women in The Arts is to collect, conserve and elevate The achievements of Women artist from all nationalities and to educate The public on their outstanding accomplishments.we strive to accomplish our mission by:nat...
Revenue
$34.2m
Assets
$103.8m
Employees
114
EIN
52-1238810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens

To delight and engage visitors with an experience inspired by the life of founder Marjorie Merriweather Post and her passion for excellence, gracious hospitality, art, history, and gardens.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$344.5m
Employees
70
EIN
52-6080752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Planet Word

Planet Word is a Museum that inspires and renews a love of words, Language, and reading through unique, immersive learning experiences. It provides a space to explore words and Language that is grounded in a solid understanding of Language Arts and scie...
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
8
EIN
46-4894732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Spy Museum

The mission of the International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage and intelligence in an engaging way and to provide a context that fosters understanding of their important role in and impact on current and historic events.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$138.0m
Employees
190
EIN
46-1479450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Challenger Center

Engage students in dynamic, hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities that strengthen knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), inspire them to pursue careers in these fields, and enable them to practice important skill....
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
23
EIN
76-0192067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tudor Place Foundation

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden connects the public to American history through the personal experiences of those who lived and worked on the estate and encourages everyone to know their own story and recognize their role in shaping history.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
25
EIN
52-6070337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Childrens Museum (NCM)

NCM'S mission is to provide families with a Family Membership level and above free access to nearly 200 other participating children's museums around the country.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
6
EIN
23-7423491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humanities Council of Washington DC

To enrich the quality of life, foster intellectual stimulation, and promote cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of local history in all neighborhoods of the District through humanities programs and grants.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$417.9k
Employees
8
EIN
52-1166432
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Archives Foundation

The National Archives Foundation is an independent that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country's heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
40
EIN
52-1792608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Society of the Cincinnati

The Society of The Cincinnati promotes The memory of The American revolution and The men who led The American and french forces to victory in The revolutionary war through museum, library and educational programs at anderson house, The Society's headquart...
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
40
EIN
53-0205423
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heurich House Foundation

The Foundation was created for the purpose of assisting in the preservation of the Heurich House as a historical museum. The educational purpose of the Foundation is to exhibit the home and surrounding gardens as a window into life in Washington dc in the...
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
37
EIN
80-0061139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Guard Educational Foundation

To improve public appreciation and increase public understanding of the significant contributions made by the National Guard and the militia of the National Guard. To educate the public and foster awareness about the myriad contributions of the National G...
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1038433
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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