HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE

HOUSTON, TX, 77030-1718 (713) 639-4629 Est. 1909 EIN 74-1036131

A560 - Arts, Culture & Humanities 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)

www.hmns.org

Mission

The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class.

Financials

Total Revenue

$48,430,467

Total Expenses

$49,814,036

Net Assets

$254,480,682

944 employees 711 volunteers

From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve

5.1 years Healthy

Net assets / monthly expenses

Year-over-Year Change

Revenue ↓ 41.0%

Expenses ↓ 24.5%

Revenue Sources

Contributions 31.4% Earned revenue 56.3% Investment 4.8% Other 8.0%

Expense Breakdown

Program 73.4% Management 16.2% Fundraising 10.4%

Officers & Key Employees (65)

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Grants Received (503)

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Filing History (5 filings)

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024	$48,430,467 ↓	$49,814,036	$254,480,682
2023 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023	$82,073,962 ↑	$65,965,222	$251,972,912
2022 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022	$46,224,188 ↓	$41,601,808	$232,403,763
2020 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020	$54,084,906 ↑	$56,183,508	$208,496,174
2018 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018	$41,271,537	$46,732,565	$188,178,716