Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
COSI Columbus
Science education through hands-on discovery
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (49.25) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 89.0% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 7.6% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.3% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.09 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (36.75) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 11.1% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | -2.5% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.26 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (12.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
COSI Columbus
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
tel: (888) 819-2674
fax: (614) 629-3150
EIN: 31-4383802
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Chesebrough | President, CEO (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.) | $210,735 | 1.34% |
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Mission
COSI Columbus provides an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves. We motivate a desire toward a better understanding of science, industry, health, and history through involvement in exhibits, demonstrations, and a variety of educational activities and experiences. COSI is for the enrichment of the individual and for a more rewarding life on our planet, Earth. Since its opening in 1964, COSI has welcomed nearly 20 million visitors from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| COSI Columbus - OH | 49.25 | |
| Lowell Observatory - AZ | 56.67 | |
| John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science - TX | 57.40 | |
| Discovery Place - NC | 62.95 |  |
| The Franklin Institute - PA | 63.65 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| COSI Columbus - OH | 49.25 | |
| California Science Center Foundation - CA | 67.14 | |
| New York Hall of Science - NY | 36.71 |  |
| The Franklin Institute - PA | 63.65 | |
| Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum - IL | 55.79 | |
| Liberty Science Center - NJ | 52.62 | |
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