Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History

Organization Overview

Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History employed 225 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History generated $8.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DEDICATED TO LIFELONG LEARNING AND ANCHORED BY OUR RICH COLLECTIONS, THE FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY ENGAGES OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH CREATIVE, VIBRANT PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS INTERPRETING SCIENCE AND THE STORES OF TEXAS AND THE SOUTHWEST.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MUSEUM OWNS AND MAINTAINS A COLLECTION OF OVER 175,000 SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TEXAS AND THE SOUTHWEST. WE PROVIDE ENGAGING, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES TO THE PUBLIC THAT INVOLVE POWERFUL, FIRST-HAND INFORMAL LEARNING THROUGH OUR EXHIBITIONS, INNOVATION GALLERY, INNOVATION STUDIOS, AND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM FEATURES 50,000+ SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBITIONS ON TOPICS INCLUDING ENERGY, DINOSAURS, INNOVATION, FORT WORTH HISTORY, AND ASTRONOMY. THE MUSEUM WELCOMED OVER 300,000 GUESTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS.


DISCOVERY LABS ON WHEELS PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES FROM SCHOOL CLASSROOMS TO COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS. DLOW ALSO PROVIDES LIFE SCIENCE LECTURES TO RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, INCLUDING MEMORY CARE PATIENTS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, MUSEUM EDUCATORS TAKE MUSEUM ARTIFACTS FROM THE TEACHING COLLECTION TO THESE FACILITATES AND TALK TO THE RESIDENTS ABOUT THEM. ALL THE PROGRAMS HAVE CENTRAL THEMES (TEXAS SEASHORE, TRINITY RIVER ECOSYSTEM, POLLINATORS, ETC.). THIS PROGRAM IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO BRING A PART OF THE MUSEUM TO AN AUDIENCE THAT MAY HAVE A HARD TIME VISITING US. DURING FY 2020, DISCOVERY LAB ON WHEELS WENT TO OVER 50 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, SERVING A TOTAL OF 4,579 CHILDREN / STUDENTS AND 2,009 ADULTS / TEACHERS.FAMILY MUSEUM NIGHTS PROVIDE SCHOOLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING THEIR FAMILIES TO THE MUSEUM FOR AN EXCLUSIVE VISIT. DURING FY 2020, 56 SCHOOLS VISITED THE MUSEUM WITH 15,000 IN ATTENDANCE. FAMILY STEAM FESTIVALS TRAVELS TO SCHOOL CAMPUSES BRINGING QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES INTO THE SCHOOL FOR FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MUSEUM OTHERWISE. DURING FY 2020, THE MUSEUM BROUGHT STEM LEARNING FUN TO 45 SCHOOLS WITH OVER 10,000 IN ATTENDANCE.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST OF RENTAL INCOME, NET INCOME FROM SALES OF INVENTORY, PARKING FEES, AND OTHER PROGRAM REVENUES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Van Romans
President
$307,592
Kippen DE Alba Chue
Chief Administrative Officer
$211,275
Douglas A Roberts
Chief Technology Officer
$146,839
Stephanie Bird Baker
Trustee
$0
David E Nolet
Treasurer
$0
Marianne Auld
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Far Out Creative Direction
Consulting Services
$105,776
Haskel Consulting Llc
Fund Raising Consultant
$216,000
Bennett Benner Partners
Architecture Services
$720,035
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$152,813
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,556,561
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $28,801
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,709,374
Total Program Service Revenue$630,357
Investment income $33,959
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $228
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $191,079
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,824,812

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History has recieved totaling $200.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation

Azle, TX

PURPOSE: ASSITANCE TO INDIGENT FAMILIES

$200
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,198,126
Earnings$407,552
Other Expense$1,008,332
Ending Balance$5,597,346

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