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Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

THE MISSION IS "TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURAL WORLD AND INSPIRE EVERYONE TO CARE FOR IT." THE ACADEMY IMPLEMENTS ITS MISSION THROUGH IMPROVING AND UNDERSTANDING THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Founded in 1812, the Academy is a leading natural history museum and research institution.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1928

Mission

The mission is "to understand the natural world and inspire everyone to care for it." the academy implements its mission through improving and understanding the diversity of life, developing and applying science to protect the environment, advancing public interest and engagement in natural sciences and environmental issues, and preserving the heritage of natural science within specimens, images, stories, and data.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1812, it is among the oldest science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1812 and has been operating for 214 years. Its EIN is 231352000. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $22M in annual revenue. 136 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231352000. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1812 and has been active for 214 years. Its registered address is 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia has $22M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $22M in annual revenue. The organization has 136 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Founded in 1812, the Academy is a leading natural history museum and research institution. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1812.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $22M is comparable to the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231352000, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
246

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Lisa M•••••
VP, CFO/COO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Lewis and Clark's 200-year-old botanical treasures are preserved in Philadelphia - PhillyVoice
Mar 2025
www.phillyvoice.com
Form filed
$22.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$21.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Things to do in Philadelphia: “Conversations With Birds” at Academy of Natural Sciences - Inquirer.com
Feb 2023
www.inquirer.com
Form filed
$28.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Meet a live sloth, hedgehog, and more at the Academy of Natural Sciences’ ‘Survival of the Slowest’ - Inquirer.com
Dec 2019
www.inquirer.com
Visiting the Fascinating and Historic Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia - Uncovering PA
May 2016
uncoveringpa.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 136 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 136 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1812
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

What is Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Philadelphia, United States. The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Founded in 1812, the Academy is a leading natural history museum and research institution.
When was Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia founded?
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was founded in 1812.
Who leads Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia?
Lisa Miller serves as VP, CFO/COO.
Where is Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
What is Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia trustworthy?
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231352000.
What is Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia's website?
https://www.ansp.org