California Academy Of Sciences
- Assets
- $804.1m
- Revenue
- $66.5m
- Investments
- $105.7m
- Employees
- 743
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 04/1926
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 94-1156258
Organization Overview
California Academy Of Sciences is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1926. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2020, California Academy Of Sciences employed 743 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 06/2020, California Academy Of Sciences generated $66.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $86.3m during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EXPLORE, EXPLAIN, AND SUSTAIN LIFE USING THE RESOURCES OF OUR RESEARCH INSTITUTE, AQUARIUM, PLANETARIUM, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, AND RAINFOREST TO SHARE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE WITH THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: THE ALL-DIGITAL MORRISON PLANETARIUM USES SCIENTIFIC DATA TO SHARE CURRENT DISCOVERIES AND PRESENT IMMERSIVE SHOWS. THE GIANTS OF LAND AND SEA EXHIBIT CELEBRATES NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S ICONIC NATURAL PHENOMENA LIKE REDWOODS, MARINE MAMMALS, AND FOG. THE COLOR OF LIFE EXHIBIT EXPLORES THE ROLE OF COLOR IN THE NATURAL WORLD WITH VIBRANT LIVE ANIMALS, SPECIMENS, AND IMMERSIVE INTERACTIVES. GEMS AND MINERALS UNEARTHED SHOWCASES SPECIMENS FROM THE ACADEMY'S RENOWNED GEOLOGY COLLECTION.
BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE ACADEMY'S INSTITUTE FOR BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY (IBSS) IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF EFFORTS TO UNDERSTAND TWO OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS OF OUR TIME: THE NATURE AND FUTURE OF LIFE ON EARTH. IBSS IS HOME TO MORE THAN 100 SCIENTISTS, STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES, AND NEARLY 46 MILLION SCIENTIFIC SPECIMENS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IBSS ALSO LEVERAGES THE EXPERTISE AND EFFORTS OF MORE THAN 100 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES AND 450 DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS. THROUGH EXPEDITIONS AROUND THE GLOBE, INVESTIGATIONS IN THE LAB, AND ANALYSIS OF VAST BIOLOGICAL DATASETS, THE INSTITUTE'S SCIENTISTS WORK TO UNDERSTAND THE EVOLUTION AND INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ORGANISMS AND ECOSYSTEMS, THE THREATS THEY FACE AROUND THE WORLD, AND THE MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR REGENERATING THEM INTO THE FUTURE. THROUGH INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES, THEY ALSO GUIDE CRITICAL CONSERVATION DECISIONS WORLDWIDE, INSPIRE AND MENTOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS, AND FOSTER RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR PLANET SO THAT HUMANS AND NATURE CAN THRIVE TOGETHER.
AQUARIUM: THE STEINHART AQUARIUM IS HOME TO 38,000 LIVE ANIMALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND HOSTS THE LARGEST AND DEEPEST INDOOR CORAL REEF IN THE WORLD. THE FOUR-STORY RAINFOREST HAS FREE-FLYING BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES AND EXOTIC REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS. AFRICAN HALL IS HOME TO A COLONY OF AFRICAN PENGUINS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Foley 063019 Fmr Exec. Dir. & Sr. Scholar | 40 | $649,679 | |
Mike Mcgee Interim Executive Director And CFO | Officer | 40 | $453,356 |
Melissa Felder Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer | Officer | 40 | $319,466 |
Elizabeth Babcock Chief Public Engagement Officer | Officer | 40 | $318,968 |
Scott Moran 062819 Senior Director, Exhibits | Officer | 40 | $294,563 |
Shannon Bennett Chief Of Science & Sustain | Officer | 40 | $293,111 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ron Foth Retail Inc Advertising Services | 6/29/20 | $5,231,017 |
Looking Point Inc It Services | 6/29/20 | $965,622 |
The Lukens Company Research And Consulting | 6/29/20 | $745,577 |
John Murray Productions Inc Exhibit Fabrication | 6/29/20 | $476,050 |
Commercial Construction And Improvement Construction Services | 6/29/20 | $382,282 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,278,861 |
| Fundraising events | $1,520,755 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,795,981 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,274,708 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,709,864 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,870,305 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,835,906 |
| Investment income | $9,451,520 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $262,649 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,532,602 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$105,515 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,099 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $66,454,649 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $76,087 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,583,807 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,526,845 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $33,877,509 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,185,283 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,714,457 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,673,222 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $343,163 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $207,448 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $72,950 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $386 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,398,265 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,273,813 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,687,344 |
| Office expenses | $1,877,570 |
| Information technology | $1,540,551 |
| Royalties | $54,910 |
| Occupancy | $3,069,648 |
| Travel | $753,755 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $110,720 |
| Interest | $4,472,216 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,749,812 |
| Insurance | $545,909 |
| All other expenses | $1,866,651 |
| Total functional expenses | $86,327,913 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,749 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,308,845 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,885,654 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $845,269 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $60,724 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $324,471 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $34,178 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,040,871 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $311,917,022 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $325,930,392 |
| Investments—other securities | $105,714,839 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $46,964,285 |
| Total assets | $804,050,299 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,724,243 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,642,249 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $279,425,999 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $27,810,525 |
| Total liabilities | $317,603,016 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $351,796,948 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $134,650,335 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $804,050,299 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 35 grants that California Academy Of Sciences has recieved totaling $1,443,199.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tusher Family Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $750,000 |
San Simeon Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $250,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $179,357 |
Band Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: BIOGRAPHIC PROGRAM | $85,000 |
Frances K And Charles D Field Foundation Tiburon, CA PURPOSE: PENGUIN PROGRAM/GENERAL ACTIVITIES | $60,000 |
Koret Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: THE TEEN ADVOCATES FOR SCIENCE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $194,490,419 |
| Earnings | $4,635,383 |
| Net Contributions | $249,853 |
| Other Expense | $9,025,177 |
| Ending Balance | $190,350,478 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
California Academy Of Sciences San Francisco, CA | $804,050,299 | $66,454,649 |
Bay Org San Francisco, CA | $7,335,055 | $10,099,501 |
San Diego Society Of Natural History Balboa Park San Diego, CA | $51,863,023 | $10,054,284 |
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZ | $30,740,049 | $11,636,364 |
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History Santa Barbara, CA | $82,023,915 | $8,999,280 |
The High Desert Museum Bend, OR | $18,497,893 | $4,522,552 |
Curiodyssey San Mateo, CA | $13,302,387 | $3,771,596 |
Lindsay Wildlife Museum Walnut Creek, CA | $6,277,164 | $3,637,865 |
Western Center Community Foundation Hemet, CA | $23,641,905 | $1,586,408 |
Las Vegas Natural History Museum N Las Vegas, NV | $3,544,206 | $960,917 |
Raymond M Alf Museum Claremont, CA | $8,594,479 | $895,652 |
Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History Santa Cruz, CA | $1,873,021 | $1,018,235 |