Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Rocky Mountain region's leading resource for informal science education
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| Program Expenses | 82.2% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 12.6% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.0% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.07 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | 4.2% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | 4.9% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.57 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Process for determining CEO compensation | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Audited Financials |  |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 12/2009)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 12/2009)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $258,776 | 0.63% | George Sparks | President |
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.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| Denver Museum of Nature & Science - CO | 60.09 |  |
| American Museum of Natural History - NY | 58.20 |  |
| The Field Museum - IL | 55.36 | |
| San Diego Natural History Museum - CA | 58.30 | |
| California Academy of Sciences - CA | 62.78 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| Denver Museum of Nature & Science - CO | 60.09 | |
| California Academy of Sciences - CA | 62.78 | |
| American Museum of Natural History - NY | 58.20 | |
| The Field Museum - IL | 55.36 | |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences - PA | 54.72 | |
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