Smithsonian Institution

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2009 to Sep 30, 2010

Signed

Aug 12, 2011

Return Version

2009v1.7

Gross Receipts

$1,667,718,161

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Education, Public Programs and Exhibitions - The Smithsonian opened 100 new exhibitions this year and sent traveling shows around the country. Among the significant exhibitions were the permanent display of Native American artifacts from the Heye collection ("Infinity of Nations") at the New York City branch of the National Museum of the American Indian; the once-in-a-lifetime art exhibition of Yves Klein's work (the artist famous for inventing the distinctive blue named for him) at the Hirshhorn; and the Norman Rockwell exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum which nearly doubled the museum's attendance during its six month run. A groundbreaking exhibition, also permanent, opened in the Museum of Natural History, "Human Origins" a unique, interactive museum experience illuminating the major milestones in the evolution of human beings.The Museum of American History's "First Ladies at the Smithsonian" now displays Michelle Obama's gown worn to the inaugural balls in January 2009. "Read My Pins," a traveling exhibition of the exquisite collection of pins collected by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was housed in the Castle. And the National Museum of African American History and Culture hosted a major exhibition on Harlem's Apollo Theater ("Ain't Nothin' Like the Real Thing") in its gallery at American History.In September, QVC debuted a new jewelry line of reproductions and adaptations from the gem collection at the National Museum of Natural History pursuant to a license from the Smithsonian. The September show was followed by a live broadcast in December from the Smithsonian Castle. Both programs provided the public with substantial information about the Smithsonian and about the National Gem Collection and a number of its most notable jewelry objects.

Activity 3

Associate Membership - The Smithsonian Associates provides educational and cultural programs that highlight and complement the work of the Smithsonian Institution through a wide variety of formats including performances, lectures, courses, workshops and special events on the National Mall and across the country. During its more than 40 year history, The Smithsonian Associates has become the nation's largest museum-based continuing education program. Each year The Smithsonian Associates creates and presents nearly 1,000 educational and cultural events. www.SmithsonianAssociates.org.

Filer

EIN

53-0206027