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    Museum of Discovery and Science

    Museum of Discovery and Science

     

    ...Is this your nonprofit?

    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.mods.org

    ...401 SW 2ND ST
    Ft Lauderdale FL 33312-1707

    954-713-0942


    Ft Lauderdale FL | IRS ruling year: 1979 | EIN: 59-1709542  

     

    The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults. Originally ope ... (More)

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 93%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Museum of Discovery and Science has earned a 92% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

    This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019. More recent filing data is available, but it has not been factored into this score, due to COVID-19's effect on this organization.

    Rating update postponed due to COVID-19's impact on this organization. View Museum of Discovery and Science's response.

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    Accountability and Transparency
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    Governance
    Policies
    Transparency

    Financial Metrics
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 2.29% - 10/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 2.62 years - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.15 - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 8.40% - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 7.00% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 84.50% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - 3.40% - 5.41/10 pts

    Unscored Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
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    Pandemic Response - Data Available

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