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 09/2023, Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History employed 185 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 09/2023, Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History generated $25.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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 252,729 GUESTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS.


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


DISCOVERY LAB ON WHEELS PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES FROM SCHOOL CLASSROOMS TO COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS. DLW ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO ADULT AUDIENCES THROUGH OUR LIFE SCIENCE LECTURES AND RECOLLECTIONS PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO ADULTS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA OR IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. DURING FY2022 THE DISCOVERY LAB ON WHEELS PROGRAM VISITED 40 LOCATIONS, 5,579 CHILDREN AND 1,298 ADULTS. DISCOVERY LAB ON WHEELS 2022-2023 SERVED 93 LOCATIONS, 3,929 CHILDREN AND 593 ADULTS. THE FAMILY MUSEUM NIGHTS PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOLS WITH THE OPPORTUITY TO BRING THEIR FAMILIES TO THE MUSEUM FOR AN EXCLUSIVE VISIT. IN FY2022, 34 SCHOOOLS VISITED THE MUSEUM WITH 11,802 IN ATTENDANCE. IN FY2023, 88 SCHOOLS VISITED WITH 18,247 IN ATTENDANCE. THE FAMILY STEAM FESITVALS PROGRAM TRAVELS TO CAMPUSES BRINGING QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES INTO THE SCHOOL FOR FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MUSEUM OTHERWISE. DURING FY2022, 20 CAMPUSES PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM WITH 6,091 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN ATTENDANCE. IN FY2023, 60 CAMPUSES PARTICIPAED WITH 14,651 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN ATTENDANCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marianne Auld
Chair
$0
Ryan C Harrington
Trustee
$0
Lorene Agather
Trustee
$0
Mike Atkinson
Trustee
$0
Stephanie Bird Baker
Trustee
$0
Brandon Bledsoe
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

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

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$525,293
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$21,371,164
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $168,359
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$21,896,457
Total Program Service Revenue$2,507,665
Investment income $213,612
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $98,597
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,868
Net Income from Fundraising Events $343,419
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $25,329,362

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