CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART INC
600 MUSEUM WAY, BENTONVILLE, AR · IRS data through FY2024
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $131,160,398 | $96,110,839 | $2,054,888,528 |
| FY2023 | $152,096,110 | $67,235,123 | $1,901,481,215 |
| FY2022 | $60,807,722 | $75,279,096 | $1,698,056,907 |
| FY2021 | $212,742,938 | $60,980,325 | $1,943,573,987 |
| FY2020 | $177,931,616 | $50,846,866 | $1,732,249,697 |
| FY2019 | $117,125,297 | $51,552,112 | $1,457,039,052 |
| FY2018 | $237,326,713 | $48,991,950 | $1,262,618,039 |
| FY2017 | $73,462,788 | $50,579,786 | $1,151,291,606 |
| FY2016 | $91,974,738 | $40,960,459 | $1,027,034,552 |
| FY2015 | $48,838,430 | $63,862,437 | $929,769,730 |
| FY2014 | $88,840,276 | $232,838,825 | $983,744,812 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $37,157,098 | 87% |
| Program service revenue | $5,444,446 | 13% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $37,489,472 | 39% |
| Management & general | $55,440,333 | 58% |
| Fundraising | $3,181,034 | 3% |
What the numbers show
- Contributions & grants made up 87% of total revenue in FY2024.
- Program services accounted for 39% of functional expenses, management & general 58%, and fundraising 3%.
- 39% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2024. That is higher than 1.7% of 906 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide (too few in AR for a state comparison).
- Net assets covered about 256.6 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 90th percentile among 198 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in AR.
- Total revenue was higher than 100% of 201 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in AR.
- Total revenue rose from $88,840,276 in FY2014 to $131,160,398 in FY2024, Revenue increased in 5 and decreased in 5 of 10 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 3 of 11 reported years (FY2014, FY2015, FY2022).
- The highest revenue on record here is $237,326,713 in FY2018.
- Net assets grew from $983,744,812 to $2,054,888,528 between FY2014 and FY2024.
- Contributions and grants made up 20% of revenue in FY2014 and 28% in FY2024.
- Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity).
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
The Museum explores the unfolding history of America by collecting and exhibiting outstanding works of art that Illuminate America's artistic heritage.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 2004 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | A51 — Arts, Culture & Humanities |
| Donations | Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity). |
Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded September 20, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
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