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Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Board Leadership
Brian Carter
President
CEO
Brynne Anne Besio
Chief Executive Officer
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Founded in 1946, South Florida Museum engages and inspires learners of all ages. It protects, interprets and communicates scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world, and our universe. South Florida Museum is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast. The Bishop Planetarium, featuring one of the most advanced all-digital projection systems in the world, presents astronomy programs the whole family will enjoy. The Parker Manatee Aquarium, part of Florida's manatee rehabilitation network, is home to the oldest known living manatee.
Founded in 1946, South Florida Museum engages and inspires learners of all ages. It protects, interprets and communicates scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world, and our universe. South Florida Museum is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast. The Bishop Planetarium, featuring one of the most advanced all-digital projection systems in the world, presents astronomy programs the whole family will enjoy. The Parker Manatee Aquarium, part of Florida's manatee rehabilitation network, is home to the oldest known living manatee.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
83.5% | |
Administrative Expenses | 7.5% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 8.9% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.13 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 5.12 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 0.8% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 30.2% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
South Florida Museum (FL) | 85.14 | |
Fleet Science Center (CA) | 86.78 | |
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center (VT) | 91.18 | |
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (AZ) | 91.04 | |
Perot Museum of Nature and Science (TX) | 89.15 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $1,833,415 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $40,092 |
Related Organizations | $448,839 |
Government Grants | $58,690 |
Total Contributions | $2,381,036 |
Program Service Revenue | $558,488 |
Total Primary Revenue | $2,939,524 |
Other Revenue | $243,804 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $3,183,328 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $2,598,212 |
Administrative Expenses | $289,765 |
Fundraising Expenses | $320,972 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $3,208,949 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-25,621 |
Net Assets | $31,726,859 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 59-0598726 |
Name in IRS Master File | BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE INC |
NTEE Code | A56 |
NTEE Classification | Natural History, Natural Science Museums |
NTEE Type | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (62) Historical site, records or reenactment (60) Museum, zoo, planetarium, etc. (59) Other school related activities |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | December, 1954 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$127,500 | 3.97% | Brynne A. Besio | Executive Director |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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South Florida Museum (FL) | 85.14 | |
CuriOdyssey (CA) | 85.53 | |
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum (TX) | 91.68 | |
American Friends of the Israel Museum (NY) | 90.86 | |
San Diego Natural History Museum (CA) | 89.02 |
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South Florida Museum
201 10th Street, West
Bradenton,
FL 34205
tel: (941) 746-4131
fax: (941) 747-2556
EIN: 59-0598726
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 9265
Bradenton, FL 34206
Brian Carter
President
Brynne Anne Besio
Chief Executive Officer
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923