Whitney Museum Of American Art

New York, NY · Founded 1936

Leading museum dedicated to 20th and 21st century American art

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Program Delivery
Topic
Community Services
Contact
Adam D Weinberg

About Organization

Whitney Museum of American Art collects, preserves, and exhibits American art from the 20th and 21st centuries, including works by Edward Hopper and contemporary artists. Based in New York, NY, the museum generated $116.7 million in revenue in 2021 with 482 employees serving visitors in its Meatpacking District location.

What They Focus On

Core Services

Primary programs and activities aligned with organizational mission and community needs

Community Partnerships

Collaborative relationships with organizations and stakeholders strengthening collective impact

Capacity Building

Infrastructure and resource development enhancing organizational effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$116.7M

+6.1% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$1.0B

+9.9% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021
2021 $110,055,900 $77,477,900 $925,433,000 482
2020
2020 $67,707,000 $115,365,000 $1,002,954,000 490
2019 $113,143,000 $82,192,000 $937,771,000 638
2018 $94,980,000 $89,381,000 $907,108,000 634
2017 $85,222,000 $81,317,000 $899,192,000 634

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assessment

    Identifying community needs and organizational priorities through data analysis and stakeholder consultation

  • 02

    Planning

    Developing strategic initiatives and allocating resources to address identified needs and opportunities

  • 03

    Implementation

    Delivering programs and services through trained staff, volunteers, and community partnerships

  • 04

    Evaluation

    Measuring outcomes and collecting feedback to improve effectiveness and accountability

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Whitney Museum Of American Art

Arts Programs

Educational and performance programs promoting artistic expression and cultural enrichment for diverse audiences

Community Outreach

Public events, exhibitions, and workshops making arts accessible to underserved populations

Artist Support

Grants, residencies, and professional development opportunities advancing careers of emerging and established artists

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Whitney Museum Of American Art.

AD

Adam D Weinberg

Alice Pratt Brown Director
Full-time
Compensation: $933,075
SR

Scott Rothkopf - Sr Dep Dir

Nancy&Steven Crown Fam Chief Curator
Full-time
Compensation: $415,323
IA

Idehen Aruede

CFO/Co-Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $387,433
AR

Amy Roth

Co-Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $372,743
PB

Pamela Besnard

Chief Advancement Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $363,544
CM

Christine Mellampe

Chief Human Resources Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $214,445
LP

Lindsay Pollock

Chief Communications & Content Off.
Full-time
Compensation: $204,612
AH

Adrian Hardwicke

Chief Visitor Experience Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $160,034
GK

Gaurav K Kapadia

Vice President
1 hrs/week
JO

Julie Ostrover

Vice President
1 hrs/week
RR

Robert Rosenkranz

Vice President
1 hrs/week
SR

Scott Resnick

Vice President
1 hrs/week
IA

Id Aruedeonl

CFO/Co-Chief Operating Officer
CC

Carol C Mancusi-Ungaro - Melva

Bucksbaum Asso. Dir. Conserv. & Rsch
Full-time
Compensation: $254,815
SA

Stephanie Adams

Dir., Individual & Planned Giving
Full-time
Compensation: $215,206
CL

Christy L Putnam - Asso Dir

Exhibitions & Collections Management
Full-time
Compensation: $214,227
EL

Eunice Lee

Dir., Strg. Partnerships & Events
Full-time
Compensation: $203,525
AE

Anne-Cecilie Engell Speyer

Vice Chairman
1 hrs/week
ML

Miyoung Lee

Vice Chairman
1 hrs/week
NP

Nancy Poses

Vice Chairman
1 hrs/week
PC

Paul C Schorr IV

Vice Chairman
1 hrs/week
RM

Richard M Demartini

Chairman
1 hrs/week
RJ

Robert J Hurst

Chairman Of Executive Committee
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Reached $113,143,000 in annual revenue demonstrating organizational growth

2021

Program Expansion

2021

Expanded services and outreach to reach more beneficiaries and strengthen community impact

2024

Partnership Growth

2024

Developed strategic partnerships with organizations to leverage resources and expand reach

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Ongoing programs and services reaching communities through mission-aligned activities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

NS
Nicholas S Holmes General Counsel/Assistant Secretary 35.00 hrs/week · $205,783
BG
Bennett Goodman Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Beth Rudin Dewoody Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BG
Brooke Garber Neidich Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Claudia Laviada Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DC
David Cancel Trustee (As Of 05/2022) 1.00 hrs/week
DC
David Carey Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DW
David W Zalaznick Vice President/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
EL
Eric L Motley Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
FN
Fairfax N Dorn Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
FK
Fern Kaye Tessler Board President 1.00 hrs/week
FI
Fiona Irving Donovan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
FW
Fred Wilson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
HC
Henry Cornell Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
HL
Henry Louis Gates Jr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jen Rubio Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jill Bikoff Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo Secretary/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JC
John C Phelan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JO
Jonathan O Lee Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jonathan S Sobel Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Judy Hart Angelo Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Julie Mehretu Trustee (As Of 09/2021) 1.00 hrs/week
KG
Katja Goldman Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Kenneth C Griffin Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Laurie M Tisch Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Leslie Bluhm Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LE
Lise Evans Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ME
Mary E Bucksbaum Scanlan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ME
Michael E Kassan Ex Offico Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
NC
Nancy Carrington Crown Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
NK
Neal K Katyal Trustee (As Of 03/2022) 1.00 hrs/week
NG
Neil G Bluhm Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Pamella G Devos Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PA
Paul Arnhold Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RJ
Raymond J Learsy Trustee (Thru 05/2022) 1.00 hrs/week
RJ
Raymond J McGuire Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RD
Richard D Segal Treasurer/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Robert B Goergen Trustee (Thru 06/30/2022) 1.00 hrs/week
SK
Susan K Hess Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TE
Thomas E Tuft Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
VF
Victor F Ganzi Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$4.6M

Highest Paid

$1.0M

Adam D Weinberg

Compensated Officers

13

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Adam D Weinberg Alice Pratt Brown Director $933,075 $116,602 $1,049,677 35
Scott Rothkopf - SR DEP DIR Nancy&Steven Crown Fam Chief Curator $415,323 $28,748 $444,071 35
Amy Roth Co-Chief Operating Officer $372,743 $44,064 $416,807 35
Idehen Aruede CFO/Co-Chief Operating Officer $387,433 $29,295 $416,728 35
Pamela Besnard Chief Advancement Officer $363,544 $44,144 $407,688 35
Carol C Mancusi-Ungaro - Melva Bucksbaum Asso. DIR. Conserv. & Rsch $254,815 $24,915 $279,730 35
Stephanie Adams DIR., Individual & Planned Giving $215,206 $39,584 $254,790 35
Nicholas S Holmes General Counsel/Assistant Secretary $205,783 $38,271 $244,054 35
Christy L Putnam - Asso DIR Exhibitions & Collections Management $214,227 $23,937 $238,164 35
Christine Mellampe Chief Human Resources Officer $214,445 $20,492 $234,937 35
Eunice Lee DIR., Strg. Partnerships & Events $203,525 $22,769 $226,294 35
Lindsay Pollock Thru 042022 Chief Communications & Content Off. $204,612 $13,734 $218,346 35
Adrian Hardwicke Thru 042021 Chief Visitor Experience Officer $160,034 $11,690 $171,724 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$9K Total Given
Democratic $9,498 (100%)
27 Contributions
$352 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

4 Individual Donors
ER
Emily Russell 9 contributions • $1,019 avg
$9,170
RH
Rujeko Hockley 7 contributions • $25 avg
$175
BL
Bri Lowndes 4 contributions • $20 avg
$80
BM
Benjamin Major 7 contributions • $10 avg
$73

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Emily Russell with 9 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Emily Russell at $1,019 each
🎯
Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $6,170

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$5.6M

Total Forgiven

$5.7M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

484

Loan Details 1 loan

$5,592,822
Forgiven
Forgiven: $5,657,331 100%
Approved Apr 15, 2020
Lender Bank of America, National Association
Jobs Reported 484
Forgiven On Jun 16, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.9M Grants Received
15 Organizations

Top Funders

15 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$1.1M
TC
The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants
$811K
DF
Dalio Family Fund Inc. 2 grants
$530K
TN
The New York Community Trust 2 grants
$107K
AC
Aspen Community Foundation
$50K
AC
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation 3 grants
$45K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$43K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$35K
TC
The Council For Canadian American
$28K
CF
Community Foundation Of New Jersey
$25K
+5 more funders
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Chicago Community Trust Dalio Family Fund Inc. The New York Community Trust Aspen Community Foundation Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Endowment Foundation The Council For Canadian American Community Foundation Of New Jersey Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation St Louis Community Foundation Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Chicago Community Trust Dalio Family Fund Inc. The New York Community Trust Aspen Community Foundation Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Endowment Foundation The Council For Canadian American Community Foundation Of New Jersey Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation St Louis Community Foundation Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Whitney Museum Of American Art
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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99 Gansevoort Street New York, NY 10014