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Accountability and Transparency Information
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

2020 Charity Navigator 4 star rated

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To provide a convenient and comprehensive source of information that addresses all the information Charity Navigator has identified as critical for donors considering supporting the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, we have compiled the following information for your review.

Organizational Information

Board of Trustees

Executive Staff

Form 990 (pdf)

Audited Financial Statement (pdf)

Effectiveness & Results

Strategic Plan — Vision 2011-2015

2004 — 2006 Strategic Operating Plan (Updated/Revised May 2009)
(Our Goals, Strategies and Progress To Date)

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Ongoing Support Planned Giving Related Links
Accountability & Transparency Current Annual Report Disclaimer Form 990 (pdf) IRS Determination Letter (pdf) Suggested Bequest Language Tax ID Number
Contact Philanthropy
“During our first visit to the Desert Museum in 1994 we agreed it was the best full spectrum natural history experience we'd ever had - and right here in our own backyard!
We've supported the Museum annually since then and encourage friends and business associates to do the same.”
--Jerry Weinert
& Marni Dittmar