THE SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS FOUNDATION IS FORMED ARE THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF SOLICITING, RECEIVING, DISBURSING AND MANAGING FUNDS AND PROPERTY FOR THE EMBELLISHMENT, ADVANCEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND ENLARGEMENT OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO (FAMSF). THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PURCHASING WORKS OF ART, HOLDING THOSE WORKS OF ART, AND LENDING OR DONATING THEM TO THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$309.2M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.0M
+33.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8.0M
+33.7% YoY
About Fine Arts Museums Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fine Arts Museums Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $309.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $8.0M. Net investment income was $6.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $309,223,393 | $297,424,028 | $289,780,249 |
| Revenue | $18,653,752 | $21,999,032 | $17,172,075 |
| Expenses | $24,678,203 | $32,434,900 | $16,636,814 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,674,422 | $2,578,626 | $8,171,183 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums ($7,991,871).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORPORATION OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS SAN FRANCISCO, CA | OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $7,991,871 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORNA F MEYER | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| GEORGE HECKSHER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVID SOWARD | TREASURER, VP OF INVESTMEN | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE JORGENSEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM HEARST III | VP OF COLLECTIONS | 1 | — |
| DIANE B WILSEY | COFAM CHAIR EMERITA | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDRIA J ASHDOWN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LESHELLE MAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JASON MOMENT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARVIN TSEU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL A VIOLICH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR OF MUSEUMS | 5 | — |
| JASON SEIFER | FISCAL OFFICER | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fine Arts Museums Foundation?
Fine Arts Museums Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $309.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fine Arts Museums Foundation?
As of 2024, Fine Arts Museums Foundation holds $309.2M in total assets with $18.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $8.0M in 2024.
Where does Fine Arts Museums Foundation operate?
Fine Arts Museums Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Fine Arts Museums Foundation award?
In 2024, Fine Arts Museums Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $8.0M — an average of about $8.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fine Arts Museums Foundation's EIN?
Fine Arts Museums Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6096509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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