The Colorado Museum Of Natural History
- Assets
- $34.4m
- Revenue
- $55.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 681
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 09/1939
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-0518447
Organization Overview
The Colorado Museum Of Natural History, operating under the name Denver Museum of Nature and Science, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1939. 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 12/2023, Denver Museum of Nature and Science employed 681 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Denver Museum of Nature and Science 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 12/2023, Denver Museum of Nature and Science generated $55.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $59.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BE A CATALYST! IGNITE OUR COMMUNITY'S PASSION FOR NATURE AND SCIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXHIBITS & DIGITAL MEDIA: TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF IGNITING OUR COMMUNITY'S PASSION FOR NATURE AND SCIENCE, THE DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE PRESENTS A DYNAMIC MENU OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EXHIBITS (APOLLO, UNSEEN OCEANS, BUGS, PLANET ICE AND WILD COLOR), FILMS IN THE NEWLY RENOVATED INFINITY THEATER, OFFSITE SCIENCE PLAY AREAS AND AWE-INSPIRING SHOWS IN ITS DIGITAL PLANETARIUM. IN 2023, THE MUSEUM SERVED 2.4 MILLION ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND STUDENTS, INCLUDING 1.1 MILLION OFFSITE IN THE COMMUNITY AND VIRTUALLY.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: IN 2023, DIVERSE PROGRAM OFFERINGS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES INCLUDE EXCITING SCIENCE FACILITATIONS, LECTURES, DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENINGS, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS, AND FAMILY ACTIVITY PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED AFTER HOURS VIRTUAL LECTURES, IN-PERSON FACILITATED FAMILY PROGRAMS, NUMEROUS VIRTUAL PROGRAM OFFERINGS, THEMED CELEBRATIONS FOCUSED ON INCLUSION, SCIENTISTS IN ACTION BROADCASTS FROM THE FIELD, AND MANY MORE. EXCITEED PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS INCLUDED TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS AND OVERNIGHT STAYS AT THE MUSEUM, VIRTUAL SCIENCE LABS, SUMMER AND SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS AND OFFSITE PROGRAMS. OUR MUSEUM ON WHEELS: CURIOSITY CRUISER AND THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM CONNECTED NEARLY 29,800 PEOPLE WITH NATURE AND SCIENCE BY GOING TO THEIR EVENTS AND COMMUNITIES.
SCIENCE DIVISION: MUSEUM SCIENTISTS CONTRIBUTE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE EARTH, ITS INHABITANTS, AND BEYOND BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH ACROSS MULTIPLE SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES INCLUDING ANTHROPOLOGY, EARTH SCIENCES, HEALTH SCIENCES, SPACE SCIENCES, AND ZOOLOGY. STAFF ALSO MANAGE, CURATE, AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION OF 4.3 MILLION OBJECTS AND SPECIMENS. IN 2023, SCIENCE DIVISION STAFF PUBLISHED 37 PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES, BOOKS, AND BOOK CHAPTERS, PRODUCED 21 POPULAR BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, ARTICLES, AND WERE CITED 1,920 TIMES. DURING THIS TIME, STAFF ALSO HOSTED 196 RESEARCHERS AND FIELDED 253 RESEARCH REQUESTS FROM THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY. THE SCIENCE DIVISION ALSO ENGAGED IN ABUNDANT EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH BY COMMUNICATING SCIENCE TO ALMOST 45,000 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH COURSES, EVENTS, TOURS, LECTURES, AND FIELD TRIPS. 6,557 OF THOSE GUESTS ATTENDED COLLECTION OPEN HOUSES OR BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS OF THE AVENIR COLLECTIONS CENTER. SCIENCE STAFF SUPERVISED 35 INTERNS, HOSTED 20 TEEN SCIENCE SCHOLARS, AND MENTORED 15 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. THE DIVISION'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM CONTINUED TO REBOUND FOLLOWING THE PANDEMIC AND IN 2023, 900 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 104,638 HOURS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Mcconahey Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jena Hausmann Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven C Halstedt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Hopkins Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alice Jackson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John M Levisay Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Eci Site Construction Mgmt Inc Construction | 12/30/23 | $2,283,312 |
Vladimir Jones Marketing | 12/30/23 | $1,364,054 |
Vertix Builders Inc Construction | 12/30/23 | $2,086,257 |
Local Projects Llc Exhibit Design | 12/30/23 | $895,308 |
Open Studio Architecture Llc Architecture | 12/30/23 | $874,670 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $4,631,836 |
| Government grants | $14,885,346 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,337,977 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $675,643 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,855,159 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,515,249 |
| Investment income | $648,026 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $38,240 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,614 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,517,947 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $55,709,331 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $377,040 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,873,861 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $313,569 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $27,455,190 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $843,846 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,041,199 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,003,373 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $47,460 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $21,973 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,298,676 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,870,972 |
| Office expenses | $4,655,076 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,979,910 |
| Travel | $987,907 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $856,480 |
| Insurance | $472,143 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $59,642,200 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,076,003 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,156,789 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,224,753 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,342,962 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $502,278 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,890,323 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,206,720 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $34,399,828 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,070,018 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,715,656 |
| 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 | $844,220 |
| Total liabilities | $8,629,894 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,142,691 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,627,243 |
| 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 | $34,399,828 |