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Amon Carter Museum of Western Art
Also known as Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Amon Carter Museum of Western Art reported $19.7 million in revenue and $20.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $70.55 went to program services, $22.61 to management and general costs and $6.84 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 84.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $461,470 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 8/25)). 13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 8% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $21MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $20MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 70.6% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 22.6% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.09 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 84.4% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.7% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $461,470 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.21% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 13 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 53.9 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 16 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCollections and special exhibitions:since opening in 1961, the museum has expanded and diversified its holdings from amon g. Carter's personal collection of Western Art to a collection of over 7,500 drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints, and watercolors; more than 45,000 exhibition quality photographic prints; and over 200,000 supporting documents and objects. The carter is now one of the world's preeminent museums devoted exclusively to the study of american art with premiere masterworks by great american artists from the 19th century to the present day. The museum is committed to engaging…
Public relations:the museum strives to create approachable, thought-provoking communications that demonstrate the inclusivity and dynamism of the museum. The carter's local, regional, and national strategic promotions include press releases, targeted media engagement, email campaigns, paid advertising, and organic and paid social media campaigns. The museum invests in publications with an emphasis on serving diverse audiences as a core pillar of the comprehensive advertising/media plan. The media plan emphasizes consistent coverage with multiple points of placement throughout the year…
Education and community outreach:the Carter Museum welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities and is committed to helping visitors enjoy its exhibitions and collection of american art through accessible facilities, events, and inclusive experiences. Partnerships and collaborations within the community extend beyond traditional museum activities and occur outside of the museum to create meaningful, creative connections between diverse communities and the museum's collection. Education is central to the museum's mission and service to the community. Regular program offerings at the carter and…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 8/25) Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $419,264 | $0 | $42,206 | $461,470 |
| COO/CFO Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $373,816 | $0 | $45,109 | $418,925 |
| DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS Key employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $168,153 | $0 | $47,451 | $215,604 |
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS Key employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $187,005 | $0 | $28,024 | $215,029 |
| DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND SHARED SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $154,949 | $0 | $29,051 | $184,000 |
| FINANCE DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $136,451 | $0 | $32,472 | $168,923 |
| DIRECTOR OF EDUCATON, LIBRARY AND VISITOR SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $149,664 | $0 | $13,304 | $162,968 |
| EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $119,625 | $0 | $24,255 | $143,880 |
13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Amon Carter Museum of Western Art (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b16 · 13 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5171
- Volunteers Part I, line 656
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| LINBECK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Construction | $3,293,146 |
| CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOORS Advertising/billboards | $560,167 |
| CBRE MANAGED SERVICES INC Facilities management | $277,567 |
| GOODWAY GROUP INC Advertising/social media | $253,779 |
| CROZIER FINE ARTS Art handling and storage | $176,584 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 8 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
31 private foundations reported grants to Amon Carter Museum of Western Art totaling $724K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Amon Carter Museum of Western Art spent in FY2025, $70.55 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Amon Carter Museum of Western Art's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Amon Carter Museum of Western Art reported that 70.6% of its $20.8 million in expenses went to program services, 22.6% to management and general and 6.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Amon Carter Museum of Western Art pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Amon Carter Museum of Western Art reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $461,470, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 8/25) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Amon Carter Museum of Western Art get its money?
Of $19.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 84.4% came from contributions and grants (including 1.2% from government grants) and 1.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Amon Carter Museum of Western Art a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 75-1077979 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, object 202602269349302675 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202522279349301822 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202402259349302415 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202321509349300432 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202241619349300619 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202132219349302108 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 75-1077979: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.