TY 2020 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)
(1) LAURA LOTT...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE	40.00 .................		X		378,028	13,600
(2) CAROL CONSTANTINE...................................................................... DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION	40.00 .................		X		100,437	17,265
(3) ARTHUR AFFLECK...................................................................... EXECUTIVE VP	40.00 .................			X	130,170	18,518
(4) ELIZABETH MERRITT...................................................................... VP STRATEGIC FORESIGHT & FOUNDING DIRECTOR	40.00 .................			X	136,981	17,286
(5) ANDREW PLUMLEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR OF INCLUSION	40.00 .................			X	113,752	8,087
(6) BROOKE LEONARD...................................................................... CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00 .................			X	117,618	8,830
(7) CARLOS ARROYO RODRIGUEZ...................................................................... SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER	40.00 .................			X	111,060	1,384
(8) CHEVY HUMPHREY...................................................................... CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X		0	0
(9) BERIT N DURLER...................................................................... VICE CHAIR AND SECRETARY	2.00 .................	X	X		0	0
(10) JORGE ZAMANILLO...................................................................... TREASURER	2.00 .................	X	X		0	0
(11) KIPPEN DE ALBA CHU...................................................................... IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X		0	0
(12) DEVON M AKMON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X			0	0
(13) CARRIE REBORA BARRATT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X			0	0
(14) SUSANA SMITH BAUTISTA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X			0	0
(15) FREDERIC BERTLEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X			0	0
(16) ALISON REMPEL BROWN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X			0	0
(17) CINNAMON CATLIN-LEGUTKO...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X			0	0

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(18) ROBERT M DAVIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(19) MARCIA DEWITT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(20) CHRISTINE A DONOVAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(21) CHARLES L KATZENMEYER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(22) KELLY MCKINLEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(23) JAMES PEPPER HENRY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(24) NATHAN RICHIE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(25) RUTH SHELLY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(26) STEPHANIE STEBICH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(27) JULIE K STEIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(28) KAROL WRIGHT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(29) DOUGLAS S JONES 12020-62020........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(30) EDUARDO DIAZ 12020-62020........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(31) LISA YUN LEE 12020-62020........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(32) ANDRES ROLDAN 12020-62020........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Employer identification number

53-0205889

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	2,051,236	2,384,843	5,165,423	1,730,459	1,386,141	12,718,102
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	2,051,236	2,384,843	5,165,423	1,730,459	1,386,141	12,718,102
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..						3,736,220
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						8,981,882

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	2,051,236	2,384,843	5,165,423	1,730,459	1,386,141	12,718,102
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	211,890	211,614	220,305	133,569	110,761	888,139
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	141,985	170,859	428,481	317,098	223,342	1,281,765
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	45,192	1,762	7,165	-723	20,122	73,518
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						14,961,524

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

31,722,994

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2020 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

60.030 %

Public support percentage for 2019 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

61.070 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2020. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2020 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2020 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2020. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2020	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015.......
b From 2016.......
c From 2017.......
d From 2018.......
e From 2019.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016.....
b Excess from 2017.....
c Excess from 2018.....
d Excess from 2019.....
e Excess from 2020.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:	OTHER INCOME - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 45,192. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 1,762. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 7,165. 2019 AMOUNT: $ -723. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 20,122.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Employer identification number

53-0205889

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)

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Name of organization AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)

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Name of organization AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS		Employer identification number 53-0205889

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)

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Name of organization AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS			Employer identification number 53-0205889
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Employer identification number

53-0205889

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50084S

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(a) Filing organization's totals	(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................	166,893
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................	166,893
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................	7,765,169
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................	7,932,062
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	546,603
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................	136,651
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................	0
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................	0
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................		Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount	618,970	585,598	660,811	546,603	2,411,982

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))					3,617,973

c	Total lobbying expenditures	98,141	81,756	89,224	166,893	436,014

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount	154,743	146,400	165,203	136,651	602,997

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					904,496

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2020

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Employer identification number

53-0205889

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2020

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	380,938	334,993	388,697	353,287	348,500
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	67,945	79,137	-18,462	55,867	23,381
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	23,580	33,192	35,242	20,457	18,594
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	425,303	380,938	334,993	388,697	353,287

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

36.210 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

63.790 %

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

0 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .......................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .......................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	1,275,047	441,693	833,354
d	Equipment ....	277,060	221,694	55,366
e	Other .....	1,398,097	1,222,595	175,502
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,064,222

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	1,580,599
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	7,983,549
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	474,459
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	70,719
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	770,150
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	1,315,328
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	6,668,221
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	38,391
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	38,391
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	6,706,612

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	7,800,556
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	70,719
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	3,059
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	73,778
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	7,726,778
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	38,391
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	38,391
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	7,765,169

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART V, LINE 4:	DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO THE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION'S OBSERVATION OF THE NEED FOR IMPROVED COLLECTIONS CARE IN AMERICA'S MUSEUMS, THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ENDOWMENT WAS CREATED IN 1984 TO SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN THE AAM ACCREDITATION PROGRAM, AND OTHER MUSEUM STANDARDS PROGRAMS. FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT ONGOING ACTIVITY OF THE PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF CORE STANDARDS IN THE AREAS OF COLLECTIONS STEWARDSHIP, FINANCIAL STABILITY, RISK MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC TRUST AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE ALLIANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES ON ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS CLASSIFIED AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. HOWEVER, THE ALLIANCE IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND VIRGINIA INCOME TAXES ON ITS UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE ALLIANCE'S PRIMARY SOURCE OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS ADVERTISING IN ITS PERIODICALS AND IN ITS ONLINE JOB-POSTING FORUM. THE ALLIANCE FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ASSOCIATION EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND DETERMINED THAT ITS TAX POSITIONS ARE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,059. PPP LOAN RECOGNIZED AS REVENUE BUT NOT YET FORGIVEN AS OF 12/31/2020 767,091.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,059.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Employer identification number
53-0205889

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS	10	250,000
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:	THE ALLIANCE RECEIVES A SIGNED IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT STATING THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREES TO THE OUTLINED TERMS AND CONDITIONS. TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDE REGULATIONS STATED BY THE GUARANTEE.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Employer identification number

53-0205889

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1LAURA LOTT PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE	(i) (ii)	378,028 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,744 ------------- 0	8,856 ------------- 0	391,628 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2ELIZABETH MERRITT VP STRATEGIC FORESIGHT & FOUNDING DI	(i) (ii)	136,881 ------------- 0	100 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,704 ------------- 0	15,582 ------------- 0	154,267 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Employer identification number

53-0205889

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1	THERE SHALL BE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION AND AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD TO BE APPOINTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHALL BE THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE AN EX OFFICIO NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS THE ONLY COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED TO ACT FOR THE FULL BOARD. ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD. HOWEVER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ACT ONLY IF (I) SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY THESE BYLAWS OR BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR (II) WARRANTED BY EXCEPTIONAL OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G., AN ACT OF GOD). THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT ANY AND ALL ACTIONS IT TAKES TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AND NO LATER THAN THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE AND ASSURING THE REASONABLENESS OF HIS OR HER TOTAL COMPENSATION, AND FOR REVIEWING, APPROVING AND ENSURING THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION RANGES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS WHO ARE DISQUALIFIED PERSONS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT BE DELEGATED THE POWER TO: (1) AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTIONS; (2) FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; OR (3) ADOPT, AMEND, OR REPEAL BYLAWS. THE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT OPERATE TO RELIEVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR, OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY IMPOSED UPON THEM BY LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	MEMBERSHIP OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE COMPOSED OF INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS IN SUCH MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE. MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE. THE ADMITTANCE AND CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP OF ALL MEMBERS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE AND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES OR OTHER DUES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP OR AFFILIATION, AS WELL AS THE PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACCORDED CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE INFORMATION FOR THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AAM STAFF AND DELIVERED TO A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. ONCE THE FIRM HAS PREPARED A DRAFT, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS IT AND IT IS THEN FORWARDED ON TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE PRESIDENT & CEO REVIEWS THE RETURN PRIOR TO SIGNATURE AND PROVIDING E-FILE AUTHORIZATION TO THE ACCOUNTING FIRM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE ALLIANCE STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ALLIANCE RATHER THAN IN FURTHERANCE OF PERSONAL INTERESTS OR THE INTERESTS OF THIRD PARTIES, SUCH AS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. DECISIONS ABOUT THE ALLIANCE AND THE USE OR DISPOSITION OF ITS ASSETS ARE MADE SOLELY IN TERMS OF THE BENEFITS TO THE ALLIANCE AND ARE NEITHER INFLUENCED NOR APPEAR TO BE INFLUENCED BY ANY PRIVATE PROFIT, PERSONAL GAIN, OR OUTSIDE BENEFIT FOR STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS; THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS; OR ANY ORGANIZATION OR COMPANY WITH WHICH THEY ARE AFFILIATED. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM PREPARED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF A CONFLICT ARISES IN REGARDS TO A BOARD MEMBER, THE MEMBER IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIES THE CHAIR; THAT MEMBER WILL THEN RECUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM ANY VOTING ON A RELATED ISSUE, AND WILL ALSO NOT BE COUNTED TOWARDS A QUORUM ON A RELATED ISSUE. FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, A CONFLICT WOULD IMMEDIATELY BE REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATE ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL ISSUE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING AND SETTING THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) AND OTHER KEY STAFF'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS MARKET DATA ALONG WITH THE PRESIDENT & CEO AND OTHER KEY STAFF'S PERFORMANCE IN DETERMINING WHAT AN EQUITABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGE SHOULD BE. IN TURN, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO IS CHARGED WITH PREPARING EVALUATIONS FOR THE ALLIANCE'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM BASED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. THIS DATA IS THEN USED BY THE PRESIDENT & CEO IN SETTING COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO WAS PERFORMED IN 2019.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ALLIANCE'S MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND IRS FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THE ALLIANCE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE, UNDER THE MEMBER WALL. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MADE AVAILABLE ON A PER REQUEST BASIS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	CONTRACTORS - DEAI GRANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 126,134. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 126,134. COMMISSIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,612. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,018. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 966. TOTAL EXPENSES 38,596. CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 27,825. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 8,771. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 939. TOTAL EXPENSES 37,535. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 495,784. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 196,030. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 20,991. TOTAL EXPENSES 712,805.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	RECLASSIFICATION TO NET ASSETS 8,970.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS	A LIABILITY AMOUNTING TO $8,970 WAS RECLASSIFIED TO NET ASSETS FROM PRIOR YEAR FORM 990.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO CHAMPION MUSEUMS AND NURTURE EXCELLENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERS AND ALLIES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	21
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	21
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	43
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	150
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	438,956
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b	187,577

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	1,730,459	1,386,141
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	7,552,311	5,022,258
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	370,502	178,323
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	136,393	119,890
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	9,789,665	6,706,612
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	110,830	250,000
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	4,129,473	3,993,990
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 766,736
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	6,087,050	3,521,179
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	10,327,353	7,765,169
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-537,688	-1,058,557
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	10,810,598	10,353,160
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	5,332,712	5,450,402
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	5,477,886	4,902,758

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,073,774 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 389,419 )
	FIELD-WIDE SERVICES:THE ALLIANCE SERVES AS THE U.S. ACCREDITING BODY FOR MUSEUMS. AS THE MUSEUM FIELD'S MARK OF DISTINCTION, ACCREDITATION OFFERS HIGH-PROFILE, PEER-BASED VALIDATION OF A MUSEUM'S OPERATIONS AND IMPACT THROUGH OUR CORE DOCUMENTS VERIFICATION PROGRAM. THE ALLIANCE EVALUATES A MUSEUM'S FIVE CORE POLICY DOCUMENTS AGAINST A SET OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS. THE ALLIANCE'S MUSEUM ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP), SUPPORTED THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES AND THE ALLIANCE, PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL TYPES OF MUSEUMS TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS THROUGH SELF-STUDY AND A CONSULTATIVE PEER SITE VISIT. THE ALLIANCE'S INCLUSION WORK ADDRESSING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE ENTIRE MUSEUM FIELD HAS LEAD TO FURTHER RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE TO ALL MUSEUMS AND MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS IN NAVIGATING THIS PIVOTAL WORK IN AN EVER-CHANGING PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,186,483 including grants of $ 250,000 ) (Revenue $ 814,290 )
	MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:THE ALLIANCE'S ANNUAL MEETING & MUSEUM EXPO BRINGS TOGETHER MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND IS THE MUSEUM FIELD'S PREMIER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. THE EVENT SHOWCASES THE BEST THINKING FROM PRACTITIONERS AND VISIONARIES ON THE MAJOR ISSUES CONFRONTING US AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WHILE SHOWCASING THE LATEST MUSEUM PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THROUGH NUMEROUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES A ROBUST CALENDAR OF OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO HELP MUSEUM COLLEAGUES BUILD PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, MANAGE THEIR CAREERS, FOSTER COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE, SHARE EXPERTISE AND CONTRIBUTE TO COMMON STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 695,741 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 83,255 )
	PUBLICATIONS AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: THE ALLIANCE'S AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE ADDRESSES THE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES FACING MUSEUMS TODAY AND IS A MUST-READ FOR THOSE WHO WORK FOR MUSEUMS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM. PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY, RECENT ISSUES HAVE FOCUSED ON INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT, AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT. THE AAM PRESS AND BOOKSTORE OFFERS THE BEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE IN PRINT AND EBOOK FORMATS, MAKING THEM THE GO-TO SOURCE FOR ALL TITLES CRITICAL TO THE WORK OF MUSEUMS FROM ACCESSIBILITY, INTERPRETATION/EDUCATION AND AUDIENCE RESEARCH TO TECHNOLOGY, MISSION/INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING, COLLECTIONS STEWARDSHIP, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND MORE. THE ALLIANCE IS PROUD TO MAINTAIN AN ONLINE LIBRARY OF OVER 2,000 GUIDELINES, ARTICLES, AND FACT SHEETS FOR OUR MEMBERS ON ALL ASPECTS OF MUSEUM OPERATIONS. OUR MEMBERS-ONLY WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER, AVISO, PROVIDES LATE-BREAKING NEWS ON FEDERAL LEGISLATION AFFECTING MUSEUMS, UPCOMING SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, FEDERAL GRANT DEADLINES, AND ALLIANCE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 530,217 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 3,321,958 )
	MEMBERSHIP:THE ALLIANCE REPRESENTS MUSEUMS OF ALL DISCIPLINES AND SIZES, FROM ART MUSEUMS TO HISTORIC HOUSES TO ZOOS, FROM WITHIN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE ALLIANCE DESIGNED ITS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS TO SERVE THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS BY ALLOWING THEM TO CHOOSE THEIR LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT WITH DUES BASED ON THEIR MUSEUM'S STAFF SIZE, OR THEY CAN JOIN ON A "PAY WHAT YOU CAN" BASIS. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE ALLIANCE HAVE ACCESS TO NEARLY TWO DOZEN PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS BASED ON JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND AREAS OF INTEREST.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 560,726 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 20,193 )
	ADVOCACY: THE ALLIANCE'S YEAR-ROUND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES LEND ENERGY AND BREADTH TO FIELD-WIDE EFFORTS TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF MUSEUMS. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES TOOLS TO HELP PEOPLE MAKE THE CASE FOR MUSEUMS AT THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL. OUR ANNUAL MUSEUMS ADVOCACY DAY, OFFERED WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AT THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE LEVELS, BRINGS TOGETHER MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS, TRUSTEES, STUDENTS, AND SUPPORTERS FOR HANDS-ON ADVOCACY TRAINING AND VISITS TO CAPITOL HILL.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 197,453 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	CENTER FOR THE FUTURE OF MUSEUMS: AN ALLIANCE INITIATIVE, THE CENTER FOR THE FUTURE OF MUSEUMS (CFM) IDENTIFIES TRENDS AND CRITICAL ISSUES FACING MUSEUMS AND SOCIETY. CFM PRODUCES A WEEKLY DISPATCH FROM THE FUTURE NEWSLETTER AND TRENDSWATCH, AN ANNUAL FORECASTING REPORT.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 1,288,396 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 3,342,151 )
4e	Total program service expenses6,244,394

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	1,088,046	0	84,970

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	456,944

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	929,197

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		1,386,141

		Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	3,321,957	3,321,957
b	REGISTRATIONS	900099	708,883	708,883
c	ADVERTISING INCOME	541800	438,956		438,956
d	ACCREDITATION FEES	900099	319,680	319,680
e	EXHIBIT FEES	900099	198,550	198,550
f	All other program service revenue.		34,232	34,232
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		5,022,258

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			110,761			110,761
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			53,955			53,955
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)			6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		2,886,423	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		2,818,861	7b
c	Gain or (loss)		67,562	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			67,562			67,562
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	48,872
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	3,059
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			45,813	45,813
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....			20,122			20,122
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			20,122
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			6,706,612	4,629,115	438,956	252,400

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	250,000	250,000
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	509,330	39,163	372,260	97,907
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	2,945,565	2,010,888	597,367	337,310
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	28,420	19,759	5,582	3,079
9	Other employee benefits .......	302,168	195,148	67,914	39,106
10	Payroll taxes ...........	208,507	124,756	57,457	26,294
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	24,202		24,202
c	Accounting ...........	76,762		76,762
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	38,391		38,391
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	915,070	678,355	213,819	22,896
12	Advertising and promotion ....	72,296	72,296
13	Office expenses .......	502,815	220,540	280,675	1,600
14	Information technology ......	412,087	308,112	96,925	7,050
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	768,506		768,506
17	Travel ............	62,581	51,000	7,294	4,287
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	128,926	111,271	16,579	1,076
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	246,905		246,905
23	Insurance ...	43,258	13,308	29,950
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PROF. DEVELOPMENT	57,072	45,809	7,799	3,464
b	HONORARIA	38,350	37,850	500
c	UBI TAX	30,697		30,697
d	M&G ALLOCATION	0	1,834,842	-2,057,509	222,667
e	All other expenses	103,261	231,297	-128,036
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	7,765,169	6,244,394	754,039	766,736
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			382,494	1	563,387
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2,678,467	2	2,701,316
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			1,636,442	3	597,674
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			70,772	4	117,279
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			50,594	8	47,535
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			358,419	9	337,425
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	2,950,204
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,885,982	1,288,983	10c	1,064,222
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			4,344,427	11	4,924,322
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			10,810,598	16	10,353,160

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	597,041	17	399,241
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	3,134,472	19	2,403,471
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23	300,000
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24	767,091
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	1,601,199	25	1,580,599
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	5,332,712	26	5,450,402

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	1,745,751	27	3,558,077
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	3,732,135	28	1,344,681
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	5,477,886	32	4,902,758
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	10,810,598	33	10,353,160