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EIN 98-0033472

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
614
City
Canada
State
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
Description
To further man’s understanding of himself, his society and the natural world through collection & preservation of specimens & artifacts, the employment of Scholars for research and education and the interpretation thorough exhibits, writing to all peo...
Also known as...
Museum
Total revenues
$60,665,119
2023
Total expenses
$64,746,515
2023
Total assets
$152,549,112
2023
Num. employees
614
2023

Who funds Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Coypu Foundation Trust XXXXX3002General$49,350
Polk Bros FoundationFamily Gift$23,000

Personnel at ROM

NameTitleCompensation
Joshua BassechesDirector and Chief Executive Officer$403,293
Daniel WrightDeputy Director and Chief Financial Officer$235,453
Lori DavisonChief Marketing and Communications Officer$169,711
Lynda HartiganDeputy Director Collections and Research and Chief Innovation Officer$131,470
Shyam OberoiChief Digital Officer$169,711
...and 43 more key personnel

Financials for ROM

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$40,403,683
Program services$20,094,738
Investment income and dividends$166,698
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$60,665,119

Form 990s for ROM

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032024-02-16990View PDF
2022-032022-08-15990View PDF
2021-032021-09-03990View PDF
2019-032019-10-03990View PDF
2018-032018-10-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $49,350 from Coypu Foundation Trust XXXXX3002
June 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 Queen S Park
Canada, 00000
Website URL
rom.on.ca/en 
Phone
(416) 586-8000
Facebook page
royalontariomuseum 
Twitter profile
@romtoronto 
IRS details
EIN
98-0033472
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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