Smithsonian Institution

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2012

Signed

Aug 6, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$2,098,371,606

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

4B Education, Public Programs and ExhibitionsThe Smithsonian opened more than 100 new exhibitions this year and sent traveling shows around the country. Among the significant exhibitions were: the Hirshhorn Museum's "Song 1," a site-specific installation of video and sound that enveloped the entire circular facade of the museum and literally stopped traffic. "Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: Paradox of Liberty," opened at the National Museum of American History. The exhibit explored slavery and enslaved people in America through the lens of Jefferson's Monticello plantation. The National Museum of Natural History hosted the exhibition "Titanoboa: Monster Snake" that featured a replica of a snake based on its remains discovered in a Colombian coal mine. The snake is believed to have been 48 feet long and weighed 2,500 pounds. The exhibit is now touring through Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES). In February 2012, the Smithsonian held a groundbreaking ceremony for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The historic event was attended by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as former First Lady Laura Bush and Rep. John Lewis. The event was emceed by actress Phylicia Rashad and covered by all national media outlets. The National Air and Space Museum welcomed the space shuttle Discovery into its collection in April 2012. Before landing in its new home at the Udvar-Hazy Center in near Dulles airport in Virginia, the shuttle flew over Washington as millions of spectators, in Washington and on TV and mobile devices, watched the once-in-a-lifetime event. The Nielsen audience estimate of Discovery was more than 350 million with 4.8 billion unique viewers around the world online.

Activity 3

4C MembershipThe National Associate program is our largest and most basic membership program. The program provides members with "Smithsonian" magazine which is published 11 times a year. "Smithsonian" magazine provides in-depth coverage of history, science, nature, the arts, and world cultures. The magazine covers news in these areas, for example new research on Thomas Jefferson, as well as basic reporting on topics like the art of Cai Gou-Qiang. Events sponsored by National Associates vary from year to year but have recently included our STEM conference in Washington DC and Museum Day, which provides free admission to over 200 museums nationwide on Museum Day.Friends of Smithsonian is a higher level membership program for people interested in a deeper philanthropic connection to Smithsonian. Friends receive "Smithsonian" Magazine, plus they are invited to various events and are given the opportunity to learn about and support through donations the Institution's exhibits and research.The Smithsonian Associates provides educational and cultural programs that highlight and complement the work of the Smithsonian Institution through a variety of formats including performances, lectures, courses, workshops and special events. The Smithsonian Associates has become the nation's largest museum-based continuing education program, offering nearly 1,000 educational and cultural events each year. In FY 2012, TSA hosted actress Betty White, who discussed her career, passion for animals and lifelong advocacy for animal welfare; author Walter Isaacson, who spoke about his biography of Steve Jobs with Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough; and Martha Stewart, who talked about the evolution of American domestic culture. TSA also hosted a panel discussion with White House Social Secretaries; presented author Judy Blume with the John P. McGovern Award for behavioral sciences and choreographer Mark Morris with the Benjamin Franklin Creativity Award.

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EIN

53-0206027