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Currier Museum of Art

EIN 32-0745696 · Manchester, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 70 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

To be an art museum that is essential to New Hampshire, a source of pride for New England, and a model of innovative experiences.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$7.3 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 65%
Employees
101
Volunteers
72
Highest pay
$216,810, interim director/coo (end 9/2024)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 70 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $3.3 million spent. Collection: The Currier Museum of Art collects, preserves, researches, and makes accessible significant works of art. The 14,000 objects in the collection, including two houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, form the basis of the Museum's educational programs. The Museum maintains storage facilities and preserves objects under its care. It makes the collection fully accessible through the web, programs, publications, and social media.
  2. $814,981 spent. Education and community programs. The museum develops and delivers innovative educational programs for diverse audiences, including school tours, guided visits, lectures, art classes, and public events. These programs are designed to enhance understanding and appreciation of art while fostering community engagement. Special initiatives serve underserved and at-risk populations, including families impacted by opioid abuse, individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, military veterans, immigrants, and individuals with disabilities. The museum also offers in-person, studio-based art classes for both children and adults, providing hands-on learning experiences that support creativity and lifelong learning.
  3. $150,151 spent. Exhibitions. The Museum normally presents six to seven special exhibitions each year. Museum creates exhibitions from its permanent collection as well as with partner institutions and individual artists. A full range of educational and community programs are presented for each exhibition.
  4. $702,139 spent. Ancillary services: In addition to the galleries, the museum facilities include classrooms, a 180-seat auditorium, a cafe, a shop, and other spaces
  5. The Currier Museum of Art (the "Museum") was established out of a predecessor organization, the Currier Gallery of Art (the "Gallery," EIN: 02-0223322). During the period covered by this Form 990, the Gallery ceased to conduct any direct operations or activities and transferred all remaining net assets to the Museum, a successor entity organized as a non-profit corporation and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity. The Museum, as a newly founded non-profit corporation, will continue the Gallery's charitable mission and programs without interruption, and has maintained all of the Gallery's assets in alignment with their previous charitable purposes. The creation and transition of all assets and operations into the new Museum occurred in July 2024, with the legacy Gallery concluding all administrative and filing wind-down activities effective June 30, 2025. Aside from this organizational and structural transition, this filing Museum advances and promotes the charitable mission and exempt purpose of its predecessor in a materially similar manner as was conducted before the transfer of net assets into this new non-profit corporate entity.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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