EIN 27-2115614

Smarthistory

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Smarthistory advances art history, research and education by openly sharing knowledge and resources using relevant technology. Its collection of engaging and conversational videos and essays are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. Smarthistory believes in the transformative power of art and takes viewers inside museums and outside to explore the histories of art across cultures.
Total revenues
$996,682
2023
Total expenses
$1,349,500
2023
Total assets
$1,398,237
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Smarthistory

At Smarthistory we believe art has the power to transform lives and to build understanding across cultures. We believe that the brilliant histories of art belong to everyone, no matter their background. At Smarthistory we are committed to an inclusive, equitable art history. We are growing our collaborations with scholars, knowledge-bearers, elders, and others. In addition, we have specifically designed several programs to achieve a more equitable art history.by the numbers:- more than 59 million views in 2023- 600 academic contributors- 4,000 essays and videos- 300,000 youtube subscribers- 45 museums and cultural institutions have partnered with Smarthistory- 600 universities, libraries, and research institutions recommend Smarthistory

Who funds Smarthistory

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Benificus FoundationGeneral Purpose$419,272
Terra Foundation for American ArtArt Education$68,000
Samuel H Kress FoundationDigital Art History Grants$45,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Smarthistory

NameTitleCompensation
Steven ZuckerExecutive Director$216,330
Beth HarrisPast Executive Director$224,121
Elizabeth MacAulay-LewisChair$0
Maura MillerTreasurer$0

Financials for Smarthistory

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$880,150
Program services$84,000
Investment income and dividends$32,532
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$996,682

Form 990s for Smarthistory

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-22990View PDF
2022-122023-09-11990View PDF
2021-122022-09-06990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122020-12-07990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $68,000 from Terra Foundation for American Art
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,095 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $419,272 from Benificus Foundation
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10 Woodbrook Rd
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Westchester County, NY
Website URL
smarthistory.org/ 
Phone
(914) 773-1745
IRS details
EIN
27-2115614
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
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