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Science History Institute

Science history institute is a free museum and library in philadelphia, dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing histories of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences for a …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Science History Institute

The Science History Institute is a free museum and library that collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the stories behind the science.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U330
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

Science history institute is a free museum and library in philadelphia, dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing histories of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences for a global audience.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U330
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Science History Institute 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 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 222817365. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 128 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Science History Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 89/100.

Science History Institute is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Science History Institute has $9M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Science History Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 128 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Science History Institute. 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.

Science History Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Science History Institute is a free museum and library that collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the stories behind the science. Science History Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Science History Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Science History Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Science History Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222817365, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ST
Stephanie Kish
Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BA
Babatunde A O••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Catherine K•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Charles H••••••••
Director
CH
Cheryl I T••••
MEMBER
CH
Cheryl T••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christopher P•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CY
Cynthia C••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daniel D A••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David C•••
PRESIDENT & CEO
ED
Eduardo D G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ER
Erin M••••••
Director
FR
Frank L•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
FR
Fred A M••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GA
Gary P••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jeffrey L S•••••••
MEMBER
KA
Kathleen S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kevin C••••••••
TREASURER, SR. VP CAO & CFO
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Laurie J L••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Laurie L••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Lewis E G••••••
MEMBER
LE
Lewis G••••••
BOARD MEMBER & CHAIR
LI
Lisa G••••••
ASSOC. VP DEVELOPMENT
LO
Louise Y P•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Mary T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael H••••••••••••
VP OF DEVELOPMENT - FORMER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$9.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$11.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$7.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Science History Institute This page 86 $9.3 million -
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 128 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Science History Institute

What is Science History Institute?
Science History Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. The Science History Institute is a free museum and library that collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the stories behind the science.
When was Science History Institute founded?
Science History Institute was founded in 1987.
Who leads Science History Institute?
Stephanie Kish serves as Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Science History Institute located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, United States.
What is Science History Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Science History Institute trustworthy?
Science History Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Science History Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 222817365. Registration: 22-2817365 (United States).
What is Science History Institute's website?
http://www.sciencehistory.org