California Academy Of Sciences

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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:

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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.


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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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that California Academy Of Sciences has recieved totaling $60,754.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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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

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