Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Museum of Science
Furthering understanding of science and technology
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.
Impact Information

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Financial
87.87
Accountability & Transparency
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% |
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 |
Charts
Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
---|---|---|---|---|
$616,848 | 0.93% | Ioannis Miaoulis | President, Director |
Mission
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.
Highly Rated
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Museum of Science (MA) | 90.09 | |
Discovery World (WI) | 90.71 | |
Great Lakes Science Center (OH) | 86.15 | |
Mid-America Science Museum (AR) | 93.07 | |
The Franklin Institute (PA) | 87.99 |