irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $75KDIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Museum Director Survey
Biennial attitudinal survey conducted in collaboration with Ithaka S+R and the American Alliance of Museums to understand challenges and strategic priorities facing museum directors.
Diversity Internship Program
Provides internship opportunities to increase diversity within the art museum field; reported expenses of $74,579 in 2024.
Professional Practices in Art Museums
Guidance document first published in 1971 and regularly revised, establishing standards for professional practice in areas such as deaccessioning, ethics, and collections care.
Salary Survey
Biennial survey providing benchmarking data on museum staff compensation, including regional cost-of-living adjustments and expanded job categories.
The Censorship Horizon
Joint research project with PEN America and Artists at Risk Connection to study censorship and self-censorship in art museums.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 2 activities
- Advocates for environmental sustainability in museumsPublished the Bizot Green Protocols in 2023, a framework for reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability practices in art museums.
- Advocates for ethical stewardship of colonized cultural materialsPublished guidance in 2022 on the ethical considerations surrounding art originating from colonized regions, promoting responsible practices among member institutions.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conducts annual Art Museum Director SurveyCollaborates with research partners to conduct and publish the Art Museum Director Survey, examining strategic challenges in areas such as budgeting, public trust, collections care, and talent management. The 2025 iteration was launched in partnership with Ithaka S+R and the American Alliance of Museums.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducts research on censorship in art museumsPartnered with PEN America and Artists at Risk Connection to conduct and publish a survey assessing censorship and self-censorship in art museums, including sources, forms, and impacts, based on responses from member museum directors.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manages organizational membership application processAdministers a structured membership application process requiring applicant museums to meet eligibility criteria (e.g., minimum $2 million annual budget), with 6–8 weeks for submission and a 4–6 week review cycle conducted by the Membership Committee and Board of Trustees.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Operates a diversity internship program to support inclusion in art museumsRuns a diversity internship program aimed at increasing representation and inclusion within art museums by supporting early-career professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Provides grant funding for arts education accessFunds transportation, museum tours, studio art classes, supplies, and facilitators for over 15,000 Title 1 students from Hillsborough County Public Schools through a $1,000,000 grant.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Administers and publishes the Salary Survey for art museum professionalsConducts and publishes an annual Salary Survey for art museum professionals, with regular updates to improve accuracy and relevance. The 2025 edition included 19 new job roles, updated descriptions, and integration of Regional Price Parities and geographic benchmarks.
- Develops and revises Professional Practices in Art MuseumsPublishes and regularly updates Professional Practices in Art Museums, a guidance document for the field, including revisions such as the 2022 update that clarified the use of deaccessioning proceeds for direct care of collections.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.60M
Contributions & grants$2.11M81%
Program service revenue$175K7%
Investment income$288K11%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$2.15M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.07M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.49M
Cash$2.35M
Investments$4.75M
Liabilities$320K
Net assets$7.17M
Liquid reserves39.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CHRISTINE S ANAGNOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $517K |
| ANITA DIFANIS | DIRECTOR OF GOV'T AFFAIRS | 40 | $188K |
| ANDREW FINCH | DIRECTOR OF POLICY | 40 | $150K |
| ALISON D WADE | EXECUTIVE ASSISSTANT | 40 | $142K |
| STEPHANIE YAO | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISSTANT | 40 | $141K |
board members · 20
- ANDREW WALKER — TRUSTEE
- ANDRIA DERSTINE — TRUSTEE
- ANDY MAUS — TRUSTEE
- BETSY BRADLEY — TRUSTEE
- BILL GRISWOLD — TRUSTEE
- CAMERON KITCHIN — TRUSTEE
- ERIK NEIL — TRUSTEE
- JANNE SIREN — TRUSTEE
- JULIA MARCIARI-ALEXANDER — TRUSTEE
- JULIE DECKER — TRUSTEE
- KIM SAJET — TRUSTEE
- LINDA HARRISON — TREASURER
- MARCELLE POLEDNIK — VICE PRESIDENT
- MIKI GARCIA — TRUSTEE
- MIN JUNG KIM — TRUSTEE
- NORA ABRAMS — TRUSTEE
- SASHA SUDA — TRUSTEE
- SCOTT STULEN — 2ND VP & SECRETARY
- SIMONE WICHA — TRUSTEE
- STEPHAN JOST — PRESIDENT
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- American Alliance of Museums Partner — Collaborated on the Art Museum Director Survey 2025
- Artists at Risk Connection Partner — Collaborated with AAMD and PEN America to investigate censorship and self-censorship in art museums.
- Bizot Group Partner — Collaborated on the development and publication of the Bizot Green Protocols for environmental sustainability in museums.
- Congressional Art Competition Partner — Partners with the Congressional Art Competition to support high school student artists.
- Easterseals Day Break Center Partner — Partnered with the Rollins Museum of Art to engage adults with disabilities, including veterans, in connection with the exhibition Silent Protest: Perspectives on War and Disability.
- Hillsborough County Public School District Partner — Partnered with the museum to deliver arts education programming to over 15,000 Title 1 students.
- Ithaka S+R Partner — Collaborated on the Art Museum Director Survey 2025
- Mellon Foundation Funder — Provided funding for the Art Museum Director Survey 2025
- PEN America Partner — Collaborated with AAMD to conduct and publish a survey on censorship and self-censorship in art museums.
- Rex & Partners Partner — Collaborated with AAMD to analyze data, develop insights, and produce the 2025 Salary Survey report.
- Samuel H. Kress Foundation Funder — Provided funding for the Art Museum Director Survey 2025
- Standards and Practices Network — Hosts additional AAMD documents related to museum standards and practices.
- Stephanie Yao Partner — Director of Programs at AAMD who receives membership application materials
- U.S. Department of Education Government — Administered a $1,000,000 grant to support arts education access for Title 1 students through the museum.
- U.S. House of Representatives Partner — Partnership in hosting the Congressional Art Competition, a nationally sanctioned event for high school students.
- U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Partner — Collaborates with the Tampa Museum of Art to host the Congressional Art Competition and supported funding for student access to museum programs.
- Yale University Network — Julia Alexander was remembered by colleagues and friends at Yale University, indicating a professional or academic affiliation.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Leadership Culture to Advance Field-Wide Cohesionmethodology: collaborative_leadershipBy fostering openness, honesty, and peer accountability among museum directors, AAMD strengthens collective problem-solving and field resilience because a culture of trust enables honest dialogue and shared responsibility during periods of institutional or sectoral change.
- Field-Wide Research and Data Collaboration to Strengthen Museum Leadershipmethodology: field-wide_research_collaborationBy conducting collaborative research and applying data-driven analysis on leadership challenges, compensation, and institutional readiness, AAMD produces more resilient and equitable museum practices because shared knowledge enables proactive, evidence-informed decision-making across the field.
- Museum-as-Educational-Partner Model to Expand Societal Role of Artmethodology: museum_as_educational_partnerBy positioning museums as educational partners beyond the classroom and extending arts engagement to students and veterans, AAMD amplifies art’s role in learning and mental health because creative expression fosters cognitive, emotional, and social development across diverse populations.
- Professional Standards and Ethical Frameworks as Tools for Institutional Integritymethodology: professional_standards_guidanceBy establishing and disseminating professional guidelines on deaccessioning, curatorial integrity, provenance, and ethical display, AAMD strengthens public trust and operational consistency across member museums because clear standards reduce risk and align practice with evolving societal expectations.