Live Chat: Tax Challenges Facing Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums

IAAPA’s Public Affairs team is actively monitoring and responding to proposed tax policies that could impact our members. While many proposals are favorable, one in particular could significantly affect nonprofit members, including aquariums, zoos, and museums.

As the U.S. federal budget for fiscal year 2025 takes shape, two major Washington, D.C.-based think tanks have recommended taxing the net revenue from all non-donation sources of 501(c) tax-exempt organizations at the 21% corporate tax rate. This proposal has gained attention from members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Additionally, President Trump has recently—and publicly—questioned the tax-exempt status of several high-profile organizations.

Join us for a live chat to learn how IAAPA and the Community Impact Coalition (CIC) are working together to oppose any such proposals and protect our nonprofit members.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand IAAPA’s comprehensive advocacy strategy and how your organization can take proactive steps to engage.
• Explore contingency planning techniques to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve productivity in response to potential policy changes.