Design Museum of Chicago
AI Summary
The Design Museum of Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, educating, and innovating through design, serving the Chicago design community and beyond. With an operating budget of $839.5K and total revenue of $891.4K for the 2024 filing year, the museum engages the public through exhibitions, events, and digital media, fostering dialogue about contemporary and historical design. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.designchicago.org.
Mission Statement
The Design Museum of Chicago strives to inspire, educate and innovate through design. As a resource for the Chicago design community and beyond, the museum facilitates an open dialogue about contemporary and historical design through limited engagement exhibitions, events, public programs, and digital media. Design is not just a single discipline or process, but rather a persistent element present in our everyday environments and experiences.
Cause Areas
2
Museums
Art museums
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Design Museum of Chicago’s budget?
In 2024, Design Museum of Chicago reported an annual operating budget of around $839 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Design Museum of Chicago support?
Design Museum of Chicago supports work in Museums and Art museums.
Where does Design Museum of Chicago operate?
Design Museum of Chicago is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Who funded Design Museum of Chicago recently?
In 2025, Design Museum of Chicago received grants from Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn, The Chicago Community Trust, and ARIE AND IDA CROWN MEMORIAL. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Design Museum of Chicago received in 2024?
The largest grant to Design Museum of Chicago in 2024 exceeds $165 thousand.