Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
Inspiring the next generation of explorers
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (55.79) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 72.8% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 13.3% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 13.8% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.18 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (32.28) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 11.3% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 6.0% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.32 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (23.51) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
tel: (312) 322-0332
fax: (312) 583-0256
EIN: 36-6210902
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul H. Knappenberger Jr. | President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $350,832 | 1.98% |
Donor Privacy Policy
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Mission
The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum - America's First Planetarium - was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. The museum is home to two full-size planetarium theaters, including the world's first all-digital projection Definiti Space Theater, the Sky Theater which utilizes a Zeiss optical projector, and the Universe 3D Theater. It is also home to one of the world's most important antique instrument collections. The Adler is a recognized leader in science education, with a focus on inspiring young people, particularly women and minorities, to pursue careers in science.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum - IL | 55.79 |  |
| John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science - TX | 57.40 | |
| Discovery Place - NC | 62.95 | |
| Museum of Discovery and Science - FL | 62.44 | |
| The Franklin Institute - PA | 63.65 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum - IL | 55.79 | |
| Liberty Science Center - NJ | 43.22 | |
| California Science Center Foundation - CA | 66.77 | |
| Arizona Science Center - AZ | 60.18 | |
| Discovery Place - NC | 62.95 | |
