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Houston, TX

CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY INC

EIN 76-0658661
Arts, Culture & Heritage Museums & Visual Arts Communities of color Veterans & military families Children & youth
Mission

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) is dedicated to exploring and displaying the stories and contributions of African Americans in the military by way of performing and visual arts, educational programming, and exhibitions.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY INC

The Center for African American Military History, Inc. (EIN 76-0658661), doing business as the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and contributions of African Americans in the U.S. military. The organization operates exhibitions, educational programs, community events, and archival collections focused on Buffalo Soldiers and broader African American military service. In recent years BSNM has undertaken a major capital renovation (the Ready & Forward campaign) to repair and expand its historic Armory facility; the museum is temporarily closed for renovations with a planned reopening in 2026. BSNM continues to deliver virtual and community programming, host traveling and in-house exhibitions, and partner with schools and cultural funders while completing its capital improvements.

Notable achievements

Ready & Forward capital campaign near completion

Launched in 2022 to repair and modernize the historic Armory facility and expand archival and education capacity, the $13 million Ready & Forward campaign reached near-completion status (reported at approximately $12.8 million and nearly 98% funded as of spring 2026), funding interior renovations, new galleries, archival upgrades, and expanded education space.

Nation’s largest museum focused on African American military history

BSNM houses the country’s largest private collection of African American military memorabilia and has established itself as a national resource for the history and legacy of Buffalo Soldiers and African American service members.

Secured major philanthropic support

The museum has attracted multimillion-dollar commitments and grants from regional philanthropic partners and foundations—among them significant support from the Kinder Foundation and Houston-area funders—which have been instrumental to operations, exhibitions, and the capital campaign.

At a glance

Total assets
$12.0M
Annual revenue
$3.2M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
76-0658661
Location
Houston, TX
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Texas Historical Commission preservation recognition (2025) for work on its historic facility.
Designated a Houston Cultural Treasures organization as part of a local multi-year funding initiative supporting cultural organizations serving BIPOC communities.
Rated on Charity Navigator with a mid-level score (Two-Star / approximately 64%), reflecting publicly reported finances and governance metrics.

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