Over the course of the LACMA's history, ten art councils—each supporting a specific area of the collection—have acquired or helped acquire nearly 5,000 works of art for the museum. The art councils comprise groups of art enthusiasts and professionals who pay a minimum of $400 a year in dues and organize projects to raise money for a favorite department.[101] Founded in 1952, the Art Museum Council is LACMA's first volunteer support council and supports the whole of the museum's endeavors.