Cleveland Museum Of Natural History
- Assets
- $388.7m
- Revenue
- $26.6m
- Investments
- $184.1m
- Employees
- 177
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 02/1930
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 34-0714338
Organization Overview
Cleveland Museum Of Natural History is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1930. 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 06/2021, Cleveland Museum Of Natural History employed 177 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cleveland Museum Of Natural 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 06/2021, Cleveland Museum Of Natural History generated $26.6m 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 (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.5m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR VISION: TO EXPLORE, ENGAGE, AND EMPOWER FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND COLLECTIONS: THE SCIENTIFIC STAFF WORKING IN THE DIVISION OF R&C ADDED 41 NATURAL HISTORY SPECIMENS TO THE MORE THAN 5 MILLION SPECIMENS AND ARTIFACTS HOUSED IN OUR COLLECTIONS, HOSTED 7 VISITING RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, HOSTED MORE THAN 55 MUSEUM VISITORS ON BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS OF THE COLLECTIONS AND LABORATORIES, AND RESPONDED TO MORE THAN 219 REQUESTS FOR EXPERTISE THAT RANGED FROM SPECIMEN IDENTIFICATION TO ADVICE ON ANIMALS IN THEIR BACKYARD. THE STAFF PUBLISHED 26 SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTS IN REPORT FORMAT OR IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS. THE STAFF PARTICIPATED IN OR HELPED ORGANIZE PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT LED TO MORE THAN 218 DIRECT INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE MUSEUM'S RESEARCH STAFF AND THE PUBLIC. THE DIVISION HAS UNDERTAKEN A LARGE EFFORT TO DIGITIZE ALL OF ITS MILLIONS OF COLLECTION OBJECTS IN ORDER TO MAKE THESE IMPORTANT SPECIMENS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS PRIMARY RECORDS OF LIFE ACROSS TIME AND SPACE OR IMAGES. THE DIVISION CONDUCTED FIELD RESEARCH ACROSS NORTHERN OHIO AND THE GREAT LAKE REGION, ALL OF WHICH SUPPORT CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND BUILD A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD. NUMEROUS SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES INCLUDE THE DISCOVERY OF MANY NEW SPECIES OF BEETLE, AN EVOLUTIONARY STUDY ON INSECT DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES, A NUMBER OF PALEONTOLOGICAL STUDIES ON THE PENNSYLVANIAN AGE, AND NEW DISCOVERIES ON HUMAN EVOLUTION.
EDUCATION: THE MUSEUM OFFERS UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, GALLERY DISPLAYS, HEALTH PROGRAMS, PLANETARIUM SHOWS, LIVE ANIMAL PROGRAMS AND SELF-CONDUCTED EXHIBITS, OUTREACH AND AWARD WINNING INTERACTIVE VIDEOCONFERENCING PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM PROVIDED ON-SITE SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR 1,152 STUDENTS AND DELIVERED OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO 46,904 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021. THE MUSEUM WAS ALSO ABLE TO ENGAGE 46,722 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM 13 STATES AND 40 COUNTRIES VIA THE INTERACTIVE VIDEOCONFERENCING STUDIOS. FREE ADMISSION WAS NOT PROVIDED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021.
EXHIBITS: THE MUSEUM HOSTED TWO 7,000 SQUARE FOOT TRAVELING EXHIBITS: "ULTIMATE DINOSAURS AND "WILDLIFE RESCUE" IN THE LARGE EXHIBIT SPACE, KAHN HALL. IN THE FAWICK LOBBY GALLERY, THE MUSEUM ROTATED SEVERAL SMALL POP-UP EXHIBITS INCLUDING "DUNG BEETLES!", "DUNKLEOSTEUS AND "TRANSFORMATION PROJECT." THE MUSEUM OPENED UP A BRAND NEW GALLERY CALLED "CURRENT SCIENCE" WHICH EXPLORES RELEVANT TOPICS IN SCIENCE AND SELF-PRODUCED TWO EXHIBITS: "EARTH DAY EVERYDAY AND "EXTINCTION."
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sonia M Winner President & CEO | Officer | 60 | $361,790 |
Melissa Santee Chief Advancement Officer | Officer | 60 | $174,911 |
Meenakshi Sharma Cso | Officer | 60 | $138,622 |
Thomas Connors Advisor To The CEO | 60 | $135,371 | |
Jean Sureck Chief Hr & Operations Officer | Officer | 60 | $123,161 |
Julia Ross Campaign Director | 60 | $110,980 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Panzica Construction Company Construction | 6/29/21 | $10,932,310 |
Dlr Group Inc Design Services | 6/29/21 | $1,611,728 |
Gallagher & Associates Llc Consultant | 6/29/21 | $1,513,944 |
Rhc Enterprises Inc Janitorial Services | 6/29/21 | $328,163 |
Twist Creative Inc Campaign Materials | 6/29/21 | $309,092 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $490,972 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,416,492 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,028,359 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,935,823 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,914,860 |
| Investment income | $383,067 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $70,980 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,279,149 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,629,789 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,020,020 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $396,493 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,039,172 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $346,434 |
| Other employee benefits | $546,321 |
| Payroll taxes | $537,412 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $47,107 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $65,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $100,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,050,412 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,203,282 |
| Advertising and promotion | $55,347 |
| Office expenses | $415,940 |
| Information technology | $324,699 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $664,457 |
| Travel | $53,785 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $96,379 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,087,351 |
| Insurance | $432,894 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,506,215 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $76,199,368 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,659,840 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $137,633 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,041,370 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $74,769,978 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $184,119,900 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $35,748,692 |
| Total assets | $388,681,781 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,226,674 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $57,224 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $75,879,571 |
| Total liabilities | $79,163,469 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $149,322,434 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $160,195,878 |
| 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 | $388,681,781 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Cleveland Museum Of Natural History has recieved totaling $30,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sears-Swetland Family Foundation Bratenahl, OH PURPOSE: HEALTH | $30,000 |
Alexander And Sarah Cutler Family Foundation Gates Mills, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES | $0 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $140,295,340 |
| Earnings | $46,808,877 |
| Net Contributions | $274,272 |
| Other Expense | $6,574,233 |
| Ending Balance | $180,804,256 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cleveland Museum Of Natural History Cleveland, OH | $388,681,781 | $26,629,789 |
Dayton Society Of Natural History Dayton Museum Of Natural History Dayton, OH | $20,462,095 | $5,232,570 |
Delaware And Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc Easton, PA | $5,340,261 | $2,619,266 |
Steam Into History Inc New Freedom, PA | $6,099,078 | $1,816,978 |
North Museum Corporation Lancaster, PA | $3,613,910 | $737,297 |
Friends Of Garfield Park Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,492,001 | $233,735 |
Kingman Museum Inc Battle Creek, MI | $48,424 | $205,908 |
Miller-Empey Natural Sciencesfoundation Commerce Township, MI | $1,664,611 | $68,564 |
Canton Classic Car Museum Canton, OH | $3,117,066 | $186,876 |
Ben E Clement Mineral Museum Inc Marion, KY | $96,845 | $52,471 |
Harrison County West Virginia Historical Society Inc Clarksburg, WV | $126,638 | $0 |
Historic Trinity Inc Detroit, MI | $159,825 | $0 |