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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Mission

The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science, to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects, and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class. The Museum is a major science learning center with over a half million school children visiting annually, including every fourth grade and seventh grade class in the Houston Independent School District.

Houston TX | EIN: 74-1036131

Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

5555 Hermann Park Drive,
Houston TX 77030

https://www.hmns.org

713-639-4629

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Mission

Houston TX | EIN: 74-1036131

Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

5555 Hermann Park Drive,
Houston TX 77030

https://www.hmns.org

713-639-4629

Beacon Report

Great
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

SCORE100%

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.

No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

SCORE100%

Financial Statements:Yes

SCORE100%

Records Retention Policy:Yes

SCORE100%

Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

SCORE0%

Accountability Panel
Score	Metric
100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
0%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

Science behind the numbers

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Mission

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Mission

Beacon Report