American Association of Museums
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American Association of Museums at a glance
In short: American Association of Museums gave $120K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $15,496,524
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Association of Museums
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Association of Museums
Who American Association of Museums funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Anthony Foundation ($45K). Together the top 4 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Foundation San Francisco, CA | National Parks Service Community Engagement Stipend | $45,000 |
| Parks & People Inc Baltimore, MD | National Parks Service Community Engagement Stipend | $25,000 |
| Northeast Towson Improvement Association Inc Baltimore, MD | National Parks Service Community Engagement Stipend | $25,000 |
| Gardopia Gardens San Antonio, TX | National Parks Service Community Engagement Stipend | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,496,524 | $10,908,160 | $10,717,931 | $120,000 | 4 | $271,565 |
| 2023 | $15,593,155 | $9,862,260 | $10,288,446 | — | — | $252,735 |
| 2022 | $15,937,363 | $10,152,689 | $9,313,433 | — | — | $767,178 |
| 2021 | $11,405,115 | $9,674,597 | $7,925,867 | — | — | $361,299 |
| 2020 | $10,353,160 | $6,706,612 | $7,765,169 | — | — | $178,323 |
| 2019 | $10,810,598 | $9,789,665 | $10,327,353 | — | — | $370,502 |
About American Association of Museums
Based on IRS filings
American Association of Museums is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $272K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association of Museums is led by Brooke Leonard, Interim CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 10 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brooke Leonard
Interim CEO
Chief of Staff → Interim CEO & Chief of Staff, 2023
Interim CEO & Chief of Staff → Interim CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $138K (2024)
Marilyn Jackson
President & CEO From
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$301K (2024)
Jorge Zamanillo
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Hart
Sr.director of Excellence
Senior Director of Standards & Excellence → Senior Director of Excellence, 2022
Senior Director of Excellence → Sr.director of Excellence, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$111K (2019) → $116K (2024)
Ryan Bourke
Senior Director Member & Rev
Director of Membership → Senior Director of Membership & Revenue, 2022
Senior Director of Membership & Revenue → Senior Director Member & Rev, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $123K (2024)
Dean Phelus
Sr.director of Special Projects
Senior Director of Special Projects → Sr.director of Special Projects, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $116K (2024)
Karol Wight
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Dewitt
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Richie
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Rempel Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Rebora Barratt
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles L. Katzenmeyer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederic Bertley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Friedman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Charnow
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dina Bailey
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Chavez
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Dubinski
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patsy Phillips
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Ferguson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hassan Najjar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Xu
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ortiz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Fogarty
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah Beaulieu
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Constantine
Senior Dir.finance & Administrator
Director of Finance & Administrator → Senior Director of Finance & Administrator, 2023
Senior Director of Finance & Administrator → Senior Dir.finance & Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$101K (2019) → $130K (2024)
Carlos Fabian Arroyo Rodriguez
Senior Web Developer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $118K (2024)
Jennifer Calvert Hall
Vice President & Advancement
Senior Director of Development → Vice President, Learning & Advancement, 2023
Vice President, Learning & Advancement → Vice President & Advancement, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$140K (2022) → $161K (2024)
Natanya E. Khashan
Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Digital
Senior Director of Audience Development → Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Digital, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Amy Kampf
Assistant Vice President, Finance & Administrator From
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Chevy Humphrey
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair & Secretary → Chair, 2020
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devon M. Akmon
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Harrison
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Christine A. Donovan (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie K. Stein (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Lott (2019–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Julissa Marenco (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: James Pepper Henry (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly McKinley (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Kippen De Alba Chu (2019–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Robert M. Davis (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Arthur Affleck (2019–2021) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Elizabeth Merritt (2019–2021) — Vice President Strategic Foresight & Founding Dr
- Former: Andrew Plumley (2020–2021) — Senior Director of Inclusion
- Former: Andres Roldan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Berit N. Durler (2019–2020) — Vice Chair & Secretary
- Former: Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Douglas S. Jones (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Eduardo Diaz (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lisa Yun Lee (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ruth Shelly (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Stebich (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Susana Smith Bautista (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Carlos Tortolero (2019) — Director
- Former: Janet Vaughan (2019) — Vice President Membership & Excellence
- Former: Judith Margles (2019) — Director
- Former: Mark Edward (2019) — Director
- Former: Veronica Mooney (2019) — Director, Meetings & Events
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $301K, to Marilyn Jackson (President & CEO from 4/22/24). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of Museums
How much does American Association of Museums give each year?
American Association of Museums gave $120K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is American Association of Museums's typical grant size?
American Association of Museums's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Association of Museums give grants?
American Association of Museums's top state is Maryland, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (38%) and Texas (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does American Association of Museums give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American Association of Museums's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "National Parks Service Community Engagement Stipend" (4 grants).
How large is American Association of Museums?
American Association of Museums reported $15.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.9M.
What is American Association of Museums?
American Association of Museums is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $15.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Association of Museums's EIN?
American Association of Museums's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0205889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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