The Hip Hop Museum
THE HIP HOP MUSEUM PRESERVES THE PAST, CELEBRATES THE PRESENT, AND LEADS THE GLOBAL FUTURE OF HIP HOP, INSPIRING, EDUCATING, AND EMPOWERING ALL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.3M
+148.7% YoY
Revenue
$7.0M
+190.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$4K
Expenses
$4.8M
+113.4% YoY
About The Hip Hop Museum
Based on IRS filings
The Hip Hop Museum is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $4K.
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 | $7,340,350 | $2,951,772 | $2,719,194 |
| Revenue | $6,995,189 | $2,410,810 | $630,835 |
| Expenses | $4,786,636 | $2,243,452 | $1,598,410 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,811 | — | — |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL BUCANO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $200,000 |
| ADAM SILVERSTEIN | DIRECTOR OF ARCHIVES AND COLLECTIONS | 40 | — |
| PETER BITTENBENDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRUCE JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FAITH NEWMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RUBEN DIAZ JR | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LU SHAWN THOMPSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SISSI JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIAN PETTY | TRUSTEE (FROM DEC 2024) | 1 | — |
| ROBERT REID | TREASURER | 16 | — |
| BRETT VOLKER | CHIEF BRAND OFFICER | 40 | $125,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hip Hop Museum?
The Hip Hop Museum is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $7.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Hip Hop Museum?
As of 2024, The Hip Hop Museum holds $7.3M in total assets with $7.0M in annual revenue.
Where does The Hip Hop Museum operate?
The Hip Hop Museum has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is The Hip Hop Museum's EIN?
The Hip Hop Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5278190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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