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Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Board Leadership
Gwill Elaine York
Chairman
CEO
Tim Ritchie
President
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Founded in 1830, the Museum of Science, Boston works to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society. To accomplish this educational mission, the Museum is dedicated to attracting the broadest possible spectrum of participants, and involving them in activities, exhibits and programs which will: encourage curiosity, questioning and exploration; inform and educate; enhance a sense of personal achievement in learning; respect individual interest, backgrounds and abilities; and promote life-long learning and informed and active citizenship.
Founded in 1830, the Museum of Science, Boston works to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society. To accomplish this educational mission, the Museum is dedicated to attracting the broadest possible spectrum of participants, and involving them in activities, exhibits and programs which will: encourage curiosity, questioning and exploration; inform and educate; enhance a sense of personal achievement in learning; respect individual interest, backgrounds and abilities; and promote life-long learning and informed and active citizenship.
87.87
93.00
Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
79.6% | |
Administrative Expenses | 10.8% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 9.5% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.16 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.08 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 1.9% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 6.2% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Museum of Science (MA) | 90.09 | |
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OR) | 92.03 | |
Rochester Museum and Science Center (NY) | 86.86 | |
Adler Planetarium (IL) | 85.36 | |
Liberty Science Center (NJ) | 91.88 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $25,018,316 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $1,821,898 |
Fundraising Events | $825,377 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $4,465,103 |
Total Contributions | $32,130,694 |
Program Service Revenue | $25,353,251 |
Total Primary Revenue | $57,483,945 |
Other Revenue | $23,057,268 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $80,541,213 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $52,185,515 |
Administrative Expenses | $7,462,126 |
Fundraising Expenses | $6,291,775 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $65,939,416 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $14,601,797 |
Net Assets | $272,635,625 |
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.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
---|---|---|
Exhibits | $18,417,913 | 35.3% |
Public Programs | $13,699,902 | 26.3% |
Education Programs | $9,830,016 | 18.8% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-06 | 02/01/2020 | 90.09 | |||||||
2017-06 | 02/01/2019 | 87.76 | |||||||
2016-06 | 11/01/2017 | 88.53 | |||||||
2015-06 | 10/01/2016 | 91.71 | |||||||
2014-06 | 06/01/2016 | 90.50 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-06 | 11/01/2015 | 86.72 | |||||||
2013-06 | 09/01/2014 | 92.15 | |||||||
2012-06 | 08/01/2013 | 93.21 | |||||||
2011-06 | 06/01/2012 | 85.40 | |||||||
2010-06 | 09/20/2011 | 87.27 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-06 | 11/24/2010 | 72.91 | |||||||
2008-06 | 10/01/2009 | 88.81 | |||||||
2007-06 | 03/01/2009 | 90.44 | |||||||
2006-06 | 07/01/2007 | 87.76 | |||||||
2005-04 | 07/01/2006 | 86.15 | |||||||
2004-04 | 05/01/2005 | 68.87 | |||||||
2003-04 | 05/01/2004 | 73.57 | |||||||
2002-04 | 04/15/2003 | 78.94 | |||||||
2001-04 | 10/15/2002 | 84.20 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 04-2103916 |
Name in IRS Master File | MUSEUM OF SCIENCE |
NTEE Code | A57 |
NTEE Classification | Science and Technology Museums |
NTEE Type | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (60) Museum, zoo, planetarium, etc. |
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, 1993 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | June |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$616,848 | 0.93% | Ioannis Miaoulis | President, Director |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Museum of Science (MA) | 90.09 | |
The Franklin Institute (PA) | 87.99 | |
Science Center of Iowa (IA) | 85.18 | |
Great Lakes Science Center (OH) | 86.15 | |
Orlando Science Center (FL) | 90.47 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
Museum of Science
1 Science Park
Boston,
MA 02114
tel: (617) 723-2500
EIN: 04-2103916
Gwill Elaine York
Chairman
Tim Ritchie
President
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923