named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Acquisitions Support
Enables the V&A to acquire significant works including the 'Hector' handbag by Thom Browne and posters from the OSPAAAL collection
Esteemed Membership Program
Provides enhanced benefits including exclusive international curator-led trips, private social events, and invitations to all V&A exhibition opening parties and the annual Summer Party
Exhibition and Project Support
Provides funding for major V&A exhibitions such as 'Plywood: Material of the Modern World', 'Horst: Photographer of Style', and 'Cars: Accelerating the Modern World'
Silver Membership Program
Offers members invitations to curator-led events, exhibition openings in the U.S., unlimited entry to V&A exhibitions in London, and discounts at the V&A Shop and Cafe
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conducting donor and prospect researchUndertakes research on potential supporters using tools such as iWave and Guidestar, as well as publicly available social and traditional media sources, to identify individuals and institutions aligned with the organization’s mission.
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Art and Antique Research, Curation, and Sales 1 activity
- Facilitating acquisitions of artworks and design objects for the V&AFacilitates the acquisition of significant artworks and design objects for the Victoria and Albert Museum through donor coordination and gifts, including works such as the 'Earth Day' poster, 'MOZAMBIQUE' by Olivio Martínez, a brooch by René Lalique, and photographs by Lewis Morley.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Funding exhibitions, collections, conservation, and capital projects at the V&AFunds world-class exhibitions, acquisitions, conservation, research, and capital improvements at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Specific supported projects include "Plywood: Material of the Modern World," "Horst: Photographer of Style," "Cars: Accelerating the Modern World," and the preservation and display of The Raphael Court.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Hosting events in the US and UK to build awareness of the V&ABuilds awareness and visibility of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collections in the United States through an annual program of events held in New York, Palm Beach, and London.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Managing donor relationships and gift processingManages gifts from donors and stewards donor relationships through a data sharing agreement with the Victoria and Albert Museum, including sharing limited personal data with event venues for event management purposes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.07M
Contributions & grants$1.06M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.74M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$94K
Grants paid out$4.54M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.66M
Cash$433K
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$4.64M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA YGLESIAS | EX DIR/ SECTY | 24 | $85K |
board members · 14
- AMANDA BALDWIN — TRUSTEE
- AUDREY GRUSS — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTOPHER THOM — TRUSTEE
- DEBORAH FARRINGTON — TRUSTEE
- JAMEE GREGORY — TRUSTEE
- LESLIE SCHREYER — TRUSTEE
- LYNNE WHEAT — TRUSTEE
- MANDAKINI PURI — TRUSTEE
- MONICA MANDELLI — CHAIRMAN
- ROS L'ESPERANCE — TRUSTEE
- SUSAN WEBER — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS C QUICK — TRUSTEE
- TIFFANY DUBIN — TRUSTEE
- VATSA NARASIMHA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- American Friends of the V&A Partner — Collaborates with the American Friends of the V&A to facilitate acquisitions for the V&A.
- American Friends of the V&A Partner — Partner organization through which gifts are channeled to support acquisitions for the V&A.
- American Friends of the V&A Partner — Partner organization through which gifts of artworks are channeled to support the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- American Friends of the V&A Partner — Receives and manages gifts on behalf of the V&A Americas Foundation, facilitating acquisitions.
- American Friends of the V&A Partner — Receives gifts of artworks on behalf of the V&A Americas Foundation, facilitating acquisitions through donor networks.
- American and International Friends of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Inc. Partner — Partner organization through which donations are facilitated for the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Guidestar Partner — Uses Guidestar as a trusted public source for research on potential donors and supporters.
- V&A Partner — Primary beneficiary of funding and support; the V&A Americas Foundation exists to support the work of the V&A.
- V&A Dundee Network — Part of the V&A family of museums presenting Scottish creativity and international design.
- V&A South Kensington Network — Part of the V&A family of museums hosting exhibitions and public programs.
- Victoria and Albert Museum Partner — Partners with the V&A to manage donor data, steward members, and co-host events under a data sharing agreement.
- Victoria and Albert Museum Partner — Primary beneficiary of the foundation's support; the foundation exists to support the museum's work.
- Victoria and Albert Museum Partner — Primary institution supported by the V&A Americas Foundation through funding for exhibitions, collections, and facility improvements.
- Victoria and Albert Museum Partner — Primary institutional partner for exhibitions, collections, and public programming.
- Victoria and Albert Museum Partner — Primary institutional partner; the V&AAF exists to support the V&A's work in the United Kingdom.
- Victoria and Albert Museum Partner — Provides financial support to the Victoria and Albert Museum for exhibitions, collections, and visitor spaces.
- Victoria and Albert Museum Partner — U.S. nonprofit affiliate that supports the Victoria and Albert Museum in London through fundraising and donor engagement.
- Young V&A Network — Part of the V&A family of museums focused on children, young people, and families.
- iWave Partner — Uses iWave as a trusted public source for research on potential donors and supporters.
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.
- Cultural Diplomacy Through Engaged Programmingmethodology: cultural_diplomacyBy using curated events and exclusive cultural access to engage donors and supporters in the US, the foundation increases awareness and financial support for the V&A, because experiential engagement strengthens transatlantic cultural ties and donor commitment.
- Philanthropic Intermediary for Cultural Accessmethodology: philanthropic_intermediaryBy channeling donor contributions from the Americas to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the foundation enables sustained public access to art, design, and cultural heritage in the UK, because transnational philanthropy strengthens global museum engagement and institutional capacity.
- Strategic Grantmaking for Preservation and Innovationmethodology: strategic_grantmakingBy funding acquisitions and exhibitions that reflect significant cultural movements and artistic innovation, the foundation expands public understanding of design history, because targeted support for underrepresented or transformative works deepens scholarly and public engagement.