Putnam Museum and Science Center
The putnam exists to: preserve our region's treasures - to care for and utilize them to illuminate our human and natural history, and to evoke the memories and …
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The Putnam Museum and Science Center offers unique, immersive, hands-on learning experiences to over 140,000 people each year, including more than 30,000 school/youth group visitors.
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Mission
The putnam exists to: preserve our region's treasures - to care for and utilize them to illuminate our human and natural history, and to evoke the memories and stories the artifacts and specimens tell. Educate people of all ages in immersive and lasting ways with combined "hands-on, minds on" experiences that only the putnam can provide. Connect people to each other and to the history and science that shape the cultures and environments of the earth.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Putnam Museum and Science Center has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1867, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPutnam Museum and Science Center is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Davenport, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1867 and has been operating for 159 years. Its EIN is 420680474. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 134 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Putnam Museum and Science Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 420680474. 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.
Putnam Museum and Science Center 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.
Putnam Museum and Science Center is located in Davenport, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1867 and has been active for 159 years.
Based on official tax filings, Putnam Museum and Science Center has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% 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.
Putnam Museum and Science Center 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 134 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Putnam Museum and Science Center. 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, Putnam Museum and Science Center 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 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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 Putnam Museum and Science Center offers unique, immersive, hands-on learning experiences to over 140,000 people each year, including more than 30,000 school/youth group visitors. Putnam Museum and Science Center is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1867.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Putnam Museum and Science Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 420680474, 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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PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 - 134 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 134 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 · 1867
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Putnam Museum and Science Center
- What is Putnam Museum and Science Center?
- Putnam Museum and Science Center is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Davenport, United States. The Putnam Museum and Science Center offers unique, immersive, hands-on learning experiences to over 140,000 people each year, including more than 30,000 school/youth group visitors.
- When was Putnam Museum and Science Center founded?
- Putnam Museum and Science Center was founded in 1867.
- Who leads Putnam Museum and Science Center?
- Cindy Diehl Yang serves as CEO.
- Where is Putnam Museum and Science Center located?
- Headquartered in Davenport, IA, United States.
- What is Putnam Museum and Science Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Putnam Museum and Science Center trustworthy?
- Putnam Museum and Science Center 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 Putnam Museum and Science Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 420680474.
- What is Putnam Museum and Science Center's website?
- http://www.putnam.org