Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums

Museum of Science

Furthering understanding of science and technology

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (58.81)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 78.6%    
Administrative Expenses 11.8%    
Fundraising Expenses 9.4%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.24    
Efficiency Rating    
      (32.86)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 5.8%    
Program Expenses Growth 8.8%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.31    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.94)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $39,646,438
Other Revenue $21,142,641
Total Revenue $60,789,079
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $40,058,114
Administrative Expenses $6,024,243
Fundraising Expenses $4,822,672
Total Functional Expenses $50,905,029
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $9,884,050
   
Net Assets $176,852,798

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Contact Information

Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
tel: (617) 589-0180
fax: (617) 589-0363
TTY: (617) 589-0417
EIN: 04-2103916

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Leadership      (FYE 06/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Ioannis N. Miaoulis Director, 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.) $377,744 0.74%

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Mission

Founded in 1830, the Museum of Science, Boston works to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society. To accomplish this educational mission, the Museum is dedicated to attracting the broadest possible spectrum of participants, and involving them in activities, exhibits and programs which will: encourage curiosity, questioning and exploration; inform and educate; enhance a sense of personal achievement in learning; respect individual interest, backgrounds and abilities; and promote life-long learning and informed and active citizenship.

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