California Academy Of Sciences
- Assets
- $832.2m
- Revenue
- $95.2m
- Investments
- $134.4m
- Employees
- 625
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 04/1926
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- 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 06/2022, California Academy Of Sciences employed 625 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Academy Of Sciences 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 06/2021, California Academy Of Sciences generated $95.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $68.7m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
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 THAT ROTATE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE HIDDEN WONDERS EXHIBIT PROVIDES AN UNPRECEDENTED PEEK AT SOME OF THE STANDOUT SPECIMENS FROM OUR SCIENTIFIC COLLECTIONS-INCLUDING SOME ON VIEW FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. BUGS ENABLES VISITORS TO SEE THE WORLD FROM INSECTS' POINT OF VIEW, AND LEARN HOW THEY'VE EVOLVED THEIR UNIQUE ADAPTATIONS AND BEHAVIORS. 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. BIGPICTURE SHOWCASES WINNING IMAGES FROM THE ACADEMY'S ANNUAL, INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION WITH A DISPLAY THAT ROTATES ANNUALLY.
BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY : THE ACADEMY'S INSTITUTE FOR BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY ("IBSS") IS HOME TO MORE THAN 100 WORLD-CLASS SCIENTISTS, OVER 100 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES, AND MORE THAN 450 DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS WHO GATHER NEW KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LIFE'S DIVERSITY AND THE PROCESS OF EVOLUTION AND RAPIDLY APPLY THAT UNDERSTANDING TO OUR EFFORTS TO REGENERATE THE NATURAL WORLD. 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 NEARLY 40,000 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.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Sampson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $524,144 |
Mike Mcgee Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $383,125 |
Melissa Felder Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer | Officer | 40 | $354,332 |
Mary Nemerov Chief Philanthropy Officer | Officer | 40 | $350,584 |
Elizabeth Babcock Chief Public Engagement Officer Until 4/2/22 | Officer | 40 | $314,553 |
Ike Kwon COO & Head Of Government Affairs | Officer | 40 | $280,555 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ron Foth Retail Inc Advertising Services | 6/29/22 | $3,637,668 |
Commercial Construction & Improvements Construction Services | 6/29/22 | $942,069 |
Rosendin Electric Inc Electric Services | 6/29/22 | $507,950 |
Onerhythm Llc Marketing Services | 6/29/22 | $884,465 |
Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds Inc Construction Services | 6/29/22 | $441,288 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $47,242,529 |
| Investment income | $6,560,052 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $189,631 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $35,690,938 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$28,488 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,269 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $95,197,826 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $68,622 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,550,197 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $25,529,589 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,442,119 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,214,002 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $150,197 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $260,042 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $123,337 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $122,301 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,212,036 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,121,052 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,524,458 |
| Office expenses | $1,629,291 |
| Information technology | $846,616 |
| Royalties | $23,913 |
| Occupancy | $2,689,827 |
| Travel | $93,906 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,765 |
| Interest | $1,541,928 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,786,648 |
| Insurance | $666,354 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $68,739,031 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,855 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,650,322 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $24,192,156 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $646,515 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $29,692 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $244,271 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $33,865 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,145,720 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $349,056,375 |
| Investments—other securities | $134,372,127 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $18,256,589 |
| Total assets | $832,230,890 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,794,301 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,395,550 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $279,505,376 |
| 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 | $11,477,918 |
| Total liabilities | $302,173,145 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $530,057,745 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that California Academy Of Sciences has recieved totaling $60,754.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bill And Susan Oberndorf Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY | $25,000 |
Shelby And Frederick Gans Foundation West Hollywood, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $15,000 |
Bill And Susan Oberndorf Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY | $10,000 |
Jseb Foundation san jose, CA PURPOSE: DONATION FOR GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,500 |
Levine Family Charitable Foundation Encino, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
Tom & Myrna Frankel Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $222,983,061 |
| Earnings | -$35,759,102 |
| Net Contributions | $1,367,112 |
| Other Expense | $126,296 |
| Ending Balance | $188,464,775 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
California Academy Of Sciences San Francisco, CA | $832,230,890 | $95,197,826 |
San Diego Society Of Natural History Balboa Park San Diego, CA | $60,370,200 | $12,766,850 |
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZ | $40,175,504 | $19,725,526 |
Bay Org San Francisco, CA | $6,325,609 | $9,278,217 |
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History Santa Barbara, CA | $97,221,664 | $17,404,014 |
The High Desert Museum Bend, OR | $26,993,616 | $13,034,112 |
Curiodyssey San Mateo, CA | $14,661,519 | $5,379,792 |
Lindsay Wildlife Museum Walnut Creek, CA | $6,008,791 | $3,193,361 |
Western Center Community Foundation Hemet, CA | $24,993,368 | $3,288,370 |
Las Vegas Natural History Museum N Las Vegas, NV | $3,448,750 | $1,032,954 |
Raymond M Alf Museum Claremont, CA | $9,777,754 | $821,131 |
Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History Santa Cruz, CA | $1,845,112 | $811,663 |