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Association of Midwest Museums

EIN 37-1050610 · Fishers, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MEMBER-FOCUSED ASSOCIATION OF MIDWEST MUSEUMS CONNECTS AND STRENGTHENS MIDWEST MUSEUMS BY PROVIDING NATIONALLY RELEVANT, REGIONALLY SPECIFIC, ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES.

Income
$254,174
Spending
$225,170
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
28

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (2)
  1. $107,328 spent. SERVED OVER 950 PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ITS 2025 PROGRAMS, INCLUDING VIRTUAL MEETUPS, SOME GOOD (MUSEUM) NEWS WEBINARS, ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAMS, AND THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON IN THE QUAD CITIES (DAVENPORT, IA), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS AND IN COOPERATION WITH THE IOWA MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION. AMM WELCOMED 227 NEW MEMBERS (INDIVIDUALS AND STAFF OF INSTITUTIONAL OR CORPORATE MEMBERS). A GRANT AWARD FROM THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES (IMLS) WAS UNEXPECTEDLY TERMINATED BY THE ADMINISTRATION IN APRIL 2025 AND REINSTATED IN NOVEMBER 2025. WORK WAS PAUSED DURING THE TERMINATION/REVIEW PERIOD, AND THE SERIES IS NOW MOVING INTO FINAL PLANNING AND PRODUCTION.
  2. $96,320 spent. HOSTED 20+ VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON IN THE QUAD CITIES (DAVENPORT, IA), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS AND IN COOPERATION WITH THE IOWA MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION. THE CONFERENCE INCLUDED GUEST SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN LEADERSHIP AND KEY OPERATING AND PROGRAMMATIC ROLES IN MUSEUMS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED MIDWEST MUSEUMS CONNECT MEETUPS FOCUSED ON CURRENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN MUSEUMS. AMM CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN THE MUSEUM LEARNING HUB, A CROSS-REGIONAL TRAINING RESOURCE FOR MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS, AND DEVELOPED CONCEPTUAL OUTLINES FOR A NEW MANAGEMENT TRAINING SERIES FOR THE HUB WITH FEDERAL FUNDING FROM AN INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES (IMLS) NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GRANT FOR MUSEUMS. THE SERIES WILL BEGIN PRODUCTION IN 2026. HOSTED 20+ VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON IN THE QUAD CITIES (DAVENPORT, IA), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS AND IN COOPERATION WITH THE IOWA MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION. THE CONFERENCE INCLUDED GUEST SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN LEADERSHIP AND KEY OPERATING AND PROGRAMMATIC ROLES IN MUSEUMS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED MIDWEST MUSEUMS CONNECT MEETUPS FOCUSED ON CURRENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN MUSEUMS. AMM CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN THE MUSEUM LEARNING HUB, A CROSS-REGIONAL TRAINING RESOURCE FOR MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS, AND DEVELOPED CONCEPTUAL OUTLINES FOR A NEW MANAGEMENT TRAINING SERIES FOR THE HUB WITH FEDERAL FUNDING FROM AN INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES (IMLS) NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GRANT FOR MUSEUMS. THE SERIES WILL BEGIN PRODUCTION IN 2026.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1988.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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