Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
High Desert Museum
Wildlife and living history
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (55.88) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 83.8% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 5.5% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 10.6% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.16 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (33.38) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 10.7% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 13.7% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.26 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (22.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 04/2008)
Contact Information
High Desert Museum
59800 South Highway 97
Bend, OR 97702
tel: (541) 382-4754
fax: (541) 382-5256
EIN: 51-0179336
Leadership (FYE 04/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janeanne Upp | 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.) | $35,000 | 0.83% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Greta Brunschwyler | Vice President of Audience Development (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.) | $88,229 | 2.09% | |
| Forrest Rodgers | Former President (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.) | $46,206 | 1.09% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The High Desert Museum's history began when founder Donald M. Kerr raised a wolf cub for his high school biology class. Originally founded in 1974 as the Western Natural History Institute, today the Museum remains true to Kerr's guiding principle that education and experience are the basis for thoughtful decisions. Opened in 1982, the Museum is dedicated to broadening the understanding of the High Desert's wildlife, culture, art and natural resources. In doing so, it strives to promote thoughtful decision making to sustain the region's natural and cultural heritage. Through exhibits, wildlife, and living history, the Museum creates learning experiences to help audiences discover their connection to the past, their role in the present, and their responsibility to the future.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| High Desert Museum - OR | 55.88 | |
| American Museum of Natural History - NY | 55.36 | |
| San Diego Natural History Museum - CA | 55.41 | |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences - PA | 56.54 | |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science - CO | 62.82 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| High Desert Museum - OR | 55.88 | |
| California Academy of Sciences - CA | 64.93 | |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences - PA | 56.54 | |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science - CO | 62.82 | |
| American Museum of Natural History - NY | 55.36 | |
| The Field Museum - IL | 53.41 | |
