Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) serves as a valuable resources for the Houston community, offering extensive collections, exciting interactive exhibits, immersive environments, engaging films, compelling traveling …
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Experience the natural world through galleries & unparalleled exhibitions.
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Mission
The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) serves as a valuable resources for the Houston community, offering extensive collections, exciting interactive exhibits, immersive environments, engaging films, compelling traveling exhibitions, and comprehensive classroom experiences.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Houston Museum of Natural Science with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1909, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHouston Museum of Natural Science is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1909 and has been operating for 117 years. Its EIN is 741036131. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $48M in annual revenue. 277 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Houston Museum of Natural Science's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 741036131. 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.
Houston Museum of Natural Science has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Houston Museum of Natural Science is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1909 and has been active for 117 years.
Based on official tax filings, Houston Museum of Natural Science has $48M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Houston Museum of Natural Science is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 $48M in annual revenue. The organization has 277 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Houston Museum of Natural Science. 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, Houston Museum of Natural Science 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Experience the natural world through galleries & unparalleled exhibitions. Houston Museum of Natural Science is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1909.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $48M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Houston Museum of Natural Science are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 741036131, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 277 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 277 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1909
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Houston Museum of Natural Science
- What is Houston Museum of Natural Science?
- Houston Museum of Natural Science is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Houston, United States. Experience the natural world through galleries & unparalleled exhibitions.
- When was Houston Museum of Natural Science founded?
- Houston Museum of Natural Science was founded in 1909.
- Who leads Houston Museum of Natural Science?
- Jill M Lee serves as CFO.
- Where is Houston Museum of Natural Science located?
- Headquartered in Houston, TX, United States.
- What is Houston Museum of Natural Science's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Houston Museum of Natural Science trustworthy?
- Houston Museum of Natural Science has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Houston Museum of Natural Science's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 741036131.
- What is Houston Museum of Natural Science's website?
- http://www.hmns.org