NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
2000 S CLUB DR, LANDOVER, MD · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $382,850,886 | $285,929,471 | $1,971,160,840 |
| FY2024 | $315,490,371 | $243,671,523 | $1,758,659,080 |
| FY2023 | $250,942,541 | $247,574,955 | $1,524,008,359 |
| FY2022 | $155,074,162 | $218,742,716 | $1,400,137,007 |
| FY2021 | $361,600,225 | $219,034,269 | $1,722,161,525 |
| FY2020 | $274,186,840 | $210,174,591 | $1,433,968,087 |
| FY2019 | $226,167,201 | $208,958,620 | $1,321,679,035 |
| FY2018 | $277,316,441 | $199,390,648 | $1,327,441,973 |
| FY2017 | $244,381,990 | $185,897,169 | $1,257,152,554 |
| FY2016 | $233,800,014 | $190,362,354 | $1,142,763,736 |
| FY2015 | $207,726,964 | $184,934,404 | $1,066,913,572 |
| FY2014 | $231,012,620 | $166,334,030 | $1,117,751,194 |
| FY2013 | $216,557,327 | $191,339,296 | $1,049,172,335 |
| FY2012 | $217,924,113 | $165,755,110 | $988,340,882 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $284,158,738 | 100% |
| Program service revenue | $193,643 | 0% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $203,402,817 | 71% |
| Management & general | $72,947,926 | 26% |
| Fundraising | $9,578,728 | 3% |
What the numbers show
- Contributions & grants made up 100% of total revenue in FY2025.
- Program services accounted for 71% of functional expenses, management & general 26%, and fundraising 3%.
- 71% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2025. That is higher than 25.5% of 906 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide (too few in MD for a state comparison).
- Net assets covered about 82.7 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 83rd percentile among 654 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in MD.
- Total revenue was higher than 100.1% of 668 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in MD.
- Total revenue rose from $217,924,113 in FY2012 to $382,850,886 in FY2025, Revenue increased in 9 and decreased in 4 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 1 of 14 reported years (FY2022).
- Net assets grew from $988,340,882 to $1,971,160,840 between FY2012 and FY2025.
- 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 National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1965 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | A510 — Arts, Culture & Humanities |
| Donations | Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity). |
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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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