Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Rocky Mountain region's leading resource for informal science education

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (62.82)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 78.2%    
Administrative Expenses 17.2%    
Fundraising Expenses 4.4%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.07    
Efficiency Rating    
      (37.82)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 8.9%    
Program Expenses Growth 14.3%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.51    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $35,433,493
Other Revenue $4,446,484
Total Revenue $39,879,977
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $26,805,948
Administrative Expenses $5,918,847
Fundraising Expenses $1,513,058
Total Functional Expenses $34,237,853
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $5,642,124
   
Net Assets $19,311,354

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Contact Information

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, CO 80205
tel: (800) 925-2250
fax: (303) 370-6305
TTY: (303) 370-8257
EIN: 84-0518447

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Wayne Hutchens Chairman (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.) None reported --
Other Salaries of Note
Mary Hacking Vice President of Visitor Experience (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $178,800 0.52%
Dave Noel Vice President of Technology (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $156,500 0.45%
Kirk Johnson Vice President of Research Collections (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $130,350 0.38%

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Mission

The Rocky Mountain region's leading resource for informal science education, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science inspires curiosity and excites minds of all ages through scientific discovery and the presentation and preservation of the world's unique treasures. The Museum's vision is to create a community of critical thinkers who understand the lessons of the past and act as responsible stewards of the future. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has expertise and provides programming in six main areas: anthropology, geology, health science, paleontology, space science, and zoology. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.

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