irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $25.50MAcquisitions and deaccessions pertaining to the collection - In FY 2025, approximately 833 works were added to this collection, both by donation and by purchase.
- #2 $42.03MSecurity, operations, and maintenance of exhibition galleries and art collection.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bloomberg Connects Digital Guide
Free mobile app offering audio guides, artwork information, maps, verbal descriptions, and assistive listening features
Free Fridays
Free admission for New York State residents on Friday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., made possible by UNIQLO
Guided Tours
Customized tours led by art historians focusing on MoMA’s collection, architecture, and special exhibitions, available in multiple languages
Heyman Family Art Lab
Daily free, hands-on art activities for children of all ages
School Programs
Guided tours for K–12 students led by MoMA educators, focusing on selected artworks and thematic exploration
Sensory Kit Program
Free sensory kits available at multiple locations in the museum, including noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, and sensory maps to support visitors with sensory sensitivities
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Host temporary exhibitions on modern and contemporary artOrganizes and hosts rotating temporary exhibitions focused on modern and contemporary artists, movements, and themes, including major retrospectives (e.g., Marcel Duchamp, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera), historical surveys (e.g., early modern architecture in Chicago), and contemporary explorations (e.g., African portraiture, the Nakagin Capsule Tower). Exhibitions draw from historical and current practices across global contexts.
- Operate MoMA PS1 as a contemporary art affiliateOperates MoMA PS1 in Queens as a contemporary art affiliate that presents experimental and boundary-breaking art, offering free admission to all visitors.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Conduct museum operations and visitor safety protocolsImplements standard museum operations including bag inspections, video monitoring, coat and umbrella storage, and retrieval policies to ensure the safety of visitors and protection of artworks.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Deliver public programs and events for diverse audiencesHosts a range of public events including film screenings, performances, artist talks, panel discussions, art-making workshops, and family-focused activities. Programs include recurring initiatives such as the annual Warm Up music and art festival, Family Gallery Talks, and interactive installations, designed to engage broad and varied audiences.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Ensure accessibility and inclusive visitor accommodationsProvides comprehensive accessibility services including wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms, and galleries; free manual wheelchairs, rollators, and portable stools; sensory kits; sensory maps; ASL interpretation; CART; audio description; and all-gender restrooms. Offers accommodations for strollers, coat and umbrella storage, and phone charging stations.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offer hands-on art-making and educational activities for children and familiesProvides free, daily, hands-on art activities for children through the Heyman Family Art Lab and Crown Creativity Lab. Offers family story time workshops, kid-friendly itineraries, creative-response prompts, and drop-in art-making sessions with scavenger hunt formats to engage young visitors and families.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Operate public museum with daily access and inclusive admission policiesOperates a public museum with daily opening hours, offering admission to all galleries and special exhibitions. Provides free admission to children aged 16 and under, New York State residents on Friday evenings, individuals receiving SNAP or WIC benefits, active U.S. military members, and caregivers accompanying visitors with disabilities; also offers discounted rates for seniors and students.
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Digital Visitor Engagement via Mobile App 1 activity
- Provide digital and physical visitor support toolsOffers a free digital visitor guide via the Bloomberg Connects app, available in 40 languages, featuring audio content, self-guided tours, highlights, interactive maps, and assistive features such as verbal descriptions and audio description. Also provides curated itineraries (e.g., “The Unmissables,” “Slow Looking,” kid-friendly visits), activity guides, and downloadable social guides in English and Spanish.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Provide on-site dining and café servicesOperates multiple food service venues including the Terrace Café, Café 2, Espresso Bar, and seasonal Garden Bar, offering a range of dining options from coffee and pastries to full meals and seasonal outdoor service in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$362.02M
Contributions & grants$96.12M27%
Program service revenue$44.53M12%
Investment income$178.54M49%
Other revenue$42.83M
expenses
Total expenses$305.26M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$131.06M
Grants paid out$2.23M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.67B
Cash$100.76M
Investments$1.85B
Liabilities$361.40M
Net assets$2.31B
Liquid reserves76.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 22
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn D Lowry | Director/Ex-Officio Trustee | 50 | $2.43M |
| Lou-Alan Fernandes | Chief Investment Officer | 50 | $1.69M |
| James Gara | COO/Assistant Treasurer (Thru 6/25) | 50 | $1.60M |
| Gabriel Morrow | Managing Director, Investments | 50 | $1.08M |
| James Grooms | General Counsel/Secretary | 50 | $679K |
| Ann Temkin | Chief Curator-Painting & Sculpture | 50 | $642K |
| Jean Savitsky | Dir. Real Estate and Construction | 50 | $624K |
| Beverly Morgan-Welch | Sr. Deputy Dr of External Affairs | 50 | $613K |
| Sarah Suzuki | Associate Museum Director | 50 | $603K |
| Christophe Cherix | Chief Curator - Drawings and Prints | 50 | $601K |
| Roxana Marcoci | Senior Curator- Photography | 50 | $597K |
| Jan Postma | Deputy COO/Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $564K |
| Jesse Goldstine | General Manager - Retail | 50 | $536K |
| Rajendra Roy | Chief Curator - Film | 50 | $524K |
| Christy Thompson | Sr. Deputy Dr of Exhibit. & Collect. | 50 | $509K |
| Odessa Matsubara | Chief Human Resources Officer | 50 | $509K |
| Emmanuel Plat | Director, Merchandising | 50 | $485K |
| Michelle Kuo | Chief Curator at Large & Publisher | 50 | $445K |
| Daniel Perez | Associate Chief Financial Officer | 1 | $425K |
| Tunji Adeniji | Chief Facilities and Safety Officer | 50 | $422K |
| Stuart Comer | Chief Curator - Media & Perf. Art | 50 | $397K |
| Martino Stierli | Chief Curator - Arch. and Design | 50 | $390K |
board members · 3
- AC Hudgins — Trustee
- Agnes Gund — President Emerita/Trustee
- Alexandre Arnault — Trustee
relationships · 51
Who they work with
- Adobe Foundation Partner — Supports equity, learning, and creativity in MoMA's family programs.
- All-Inclusive Pass Partner — Accepts All-Inclusive Pass for museum admission
- American Association of Museums (AAM) Network — Offers two free admissions to AAM members with current cards
- Annual Education Fund Funder — Provides major support for Family Programs.
- Arts & Business Council, Inc. Partner — Offers free admission to employees with valid ID
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Collaborates to provide a free digital guide for visitors, offering audio, self-guided tours, and interactive features.
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Provides the digital guide platform used by MoMA for maps, audio tours, and visitor navigation.
- CUNY Schools Partner — Offers free admission to currently enrolled full-time students and employees with valid ID
- Charles A. Cuomo Education Endowment Fund Funder — Provides major support for Family Programs.
- CityPASS Partner — Participates in the New York C3® by CityPASS program offering bundled attraction tickets
- Columbia University in the City of New York Partner — Offers free admission to currently enrolled full-time students with valid college ID
- Cool Culture Partner — Provides free general admission to participating families through the Cool Culture Family Pass
- Cooper Union Partner — Offers free admission to currently enrolled full-time students and employees with valid ID
- Emily Fisher Landau Educator Fund Funder — Provides major support for Family Programs.
- Explore Pass Partner — Accepts Explore Pass for museum admission
- Go City Partner — Participates in the Go City: New York Explorer Pass program including MoMA among top attractions
- Hyundai Card Partner — Collaborates on the First Look exhibition series
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Partner — Offers free admission to employees with valid ID
- International Council of Museums (ICOM) Network — Offers two free admissions to ICOM members with current cards
- Metropolitan New York Library Council Partner — Offers free admission to employees with valid ID
- MoMA PS1 Network — Contemporary art affiliate of MoMA located in Queens, focused on experimental art.
- MoMA PS1 Partner — Contemporary art affiliate in Queens focused on experimental art.
- Museum of Modern Art Network — MoMA PS1 is affiliated with the Museum of Modern Art.
- National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH Partner — Serves as accessibility consultant for MoMA’s website and digital accessibility efforts.
- National Endowment for the Arts Partner — Offers free admission to employees with valid ID
- National Endowment for the Humanities Partner — Offers free admission to employees with valid ID
- National Film Preservation Foundation Partner — Offers free admission to employees with valid ID
- National Historic Publications and Records Commission Partner — Offers free admission to employees with valid ID
- New York City Department of Education District 75 Office of Arts Education Partner — Partnership to serve students with disabilities across the five boroughs through self-expression via multiple and nonverbal communication forms.
- New York Council for the Humanities Partner — Offers free admission to employees with valid ID
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strategies · 3
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.
- Artist-Centered Curation and Empowermentmethodology: artist_as_curatorBy involving artists directly in curatorial decisions and exhibition design, the museum amplifies authentic artistic voices and diverse cultural narratives, because artist-led interpretation deepens public engagement and challenges traditional institutional authority.
- Inclusive Visitor Engagement Through Accessible Designmethodology: inclusive_access_designBy providing sensory maps, social guides, and themed itineraries, the museum increases access and comfort for neurodiverse and anxious visitors, because anticipatory and personalized tools reduce barriers to participation and enhance meaningful engagement with art.
- Interactive, Student-Centered Art Educationmethodology: experiential_art_educationBy using discussion-based, participatory learning in galleries, the museum fosters deeper student understanding and confidence, because active engagement through conversation and creative expression makes art personally relevant and empowers students as co-learners.