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It's a 501c3 which is ~half funded by taxpayers and half funded by philanthropy. Almost like it forces you to recognize the benefits of both types of funding

• xxpor 7y ago
  I think it's more complicated than a pure 501c3. Their vehicles get US Gov licence plates from the GSA.
  • TkTech 7y ago
    Indeed, the Smithsonian is completely unique under US law[1]. https://www.si.edu/ogc/legalhistory https://www.si.edu/ogc/legalhistory