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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The Science History Institute is a free museum and library that collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the stories behind the science.
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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.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Science History Institute with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 7,611 science & technology 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyScience 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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 128 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Science History Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 222817365. 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.
Science History Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. 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 large 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Science History Institute 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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 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: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $15M.
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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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6abc Loves the Arts: Science History Institute presents "Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks" through July 2027 - 6abc Philadelphia
From bamboo sticks to modern chemistry: A history of fireworks on display at the Science History Institute in Old City - WHYY
Philadelphia Science History Institute Opens Fireworks Display - 93.3 WMMR
Good Day Uncut: Fireworks Exhibit at the Science History Institute - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Free exhibition at the Science History Institute breaks down the flash, bang and boom of fireworks - 6abc Philadelphia
The Science History Institute presents Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks - Broad Street Review
Joel S. Marcus, Executive Chairman and Founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Honored with the Prestigious Richard J. Bolte Sr. Award from the Science History Institute Museum & Library in Recognition of His Consequential Long-Term Impact on t - PR Newswire
‘Workshop of the World’ to debut at the Science History Institute - PhillyVoice
A fireworks history exhibition is coming to Old City for America’s 250th - PhillyVoice
The Science History Institute presents Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray - Broad Street Review
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 128 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 128 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 · 1987
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, PA, United States.
- What is Science History Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Science History Institute trustworthy?
- Science History Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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