
Event Information
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Date(s):
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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Time:
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Eastern Time
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Location:
Online
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Recent executive orders have introduced new uncertainties regarding federal funding for museums, including potential restrictions on grant distribution and shifts in agency priorities. This virtual conversation will explore the legal and financial implications for museums that rely on federal grants and charitable contributions.
Through a Q&A format, presenters will discuss how these changes may affect funding streams, compliance requirements, and donor confidence, providing practical guidance for navigating this evolving landscape. Additionally, as Congress considers its first major tax reform in nearly a decade, charitable institutions face uncertainty regarding tax exemptions and the continued deductibility of gifts, including donations to museum collections.
Due to the sensitive nature of the information and rapidly evolving updates, the speakers have requested these webinars not to be recorded.
Accessibility: The live webinar will be Closed Captioned (live participants can turn on CC).

George Constantine is co-chair of Venable’s Nonprofit Organizations Group and leads Venable’s associations practice. George concentrates his practice on providing legal counseling to and advocacy for nonprofit organizations, including trade associations, professional societies, advocacy groups, charities, and other entities. He has extensive experience with many of the major legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations, including tax exemption, antitrust, governance, and transactional matters. He is well versed in matters related to association standard setting and enforcement, certification, accreditation, and code-of-conduct reviews.

Andy Finch is Director of Policy for the Association of Art Museum Directors. In addition to his advocacy responsibilities, he directs AAMD’s mapping project, which illustrates and analyzes art museum education activities. He previously worked at Americans for the Arts, National Environmental Education Foundation, and American Alliance of Museums (1990-99). His political and public service includes stints as a legislative assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives and as an appointee at the U.S. Department of Education, as well as several campaigns. He holds a B.A. in Classical Civilization from Brandeis University and an M.A. in Latin from UCLA.
The statements and opinions expressed by panelists, hosts, attendees, or other participants of this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of, nor are endorsed by, the American Alliance of Museums.