Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1 Science Park
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Boston, MA021141099
D Employer identification number

04-2103916
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 80,262,345
F Name and address of principal officer:
Ioannis N Miaoulis
1 Science Park
Boston,MA021141099
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.mos.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1831
M State of legal domicile: MA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Museum's mission is to play a leading role in transforming the nation's relationship with science and technology. This role becomes ever more important as science and technology shape and reshape our lives and world.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 50
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 49
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 802
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 501
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 503,901
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 103,663
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 33,409,804 21,661,089
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 21,988,797 26,726,652
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 5,859,586 -2,684,409
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 9,172,993 10,265,056
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 70,431,180 55,968,388
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,121,797 3,751,586
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 28,279,910 28,664,675
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 179,042 53,900
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet5,749,050    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 27,018,149 28,232,088
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 60,598,898 60,702,249
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 9,832,282 -4,733,861
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 242,364,177 232,405,473
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 20,296,261 19,353,877
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 222,067,916 213,051,596
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The Museum's mission is to play a leading role in transforming the nation's relationship with science and technology. This role becomes ever more important as science and technology shape and reshape our lives and world, and it means we: --Promote active citizenship informed by the world of science and technology; --Inspire lifelong appreciation of the importance and impact of (continued on Schedule O)
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 17,279,025 including grants of $ 1,577,228 ) (Revenue $ 1,129,491 )
EXHIBITS include over 900 standing exhibits, housed in 132,000 sq ft of gallery and related space, providing hands-on experiences in all areas of science and technology, and their social impact. The Museum creates permanent and travelling exhibits both on its own and in collaboration with universities, other museums, and scientific organizations, and is a lead institution in the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISENet), a network of approximately 550 institutions creating and sharing exhibits and programs relating to the science and engineering of the very small. Traveling exhibits hosted by the Museum this year included: Macro or Micro?, The Science Behind Pixar, Animals: Machines in Motion, What I Eat, Treasured Lands: The US National Parks in Focus, Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,367,294 including grants of $ 778,746 ) (Revenue $ 13,709,899 )
PUBLIC PROGRAMS include exhibit interpretation, lecture series, live animal demonstrations (the Museum is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums), physical science demonstrations, lightning shows in the Thomson Theater of Electricity, special events, demonstrations and podcasts relating to topics of current science and technology, hands-on Design Challenges and a walk-through Butterfly Garden. The Museum's community outreach programs provide access to these and other programs to underrepresented audiences, and the Museum's Traveling Programs' 6 vans bring programming out to schools, libraries, and community centers across New England. (1,264,500 onsite visitors and 101,000 offsite participants served.)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 9,794,107 including grants of $ 1,054,062 ) (Revenue $ 6,215,564 )
EDUCATION PROGRAMS include summer courses for children, overnight programs, an Educator Resource Center, and field trip programs for school groups. The Museum is the flagship site of the Computer Clubhouse network, an international community of 100 Clubhouses in 20 countries which provide a creative and safe out-of-school environment for young people in underserved communities to work with adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop new skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology. The Museum is also the home of the National Center for Technological Literacy (NCTL), which works with education, government, and industry to integrate engineering in schools and museums nationwide. The NCTL has developed standards-based K-12 curriculum materials and provides professional development programs in math and engineering, as well as online teacher resources. (180,700 visitors and participants, not including thousands of children using NCTL curricula worldwide)
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,775,524 including grants of $ 221,280 ) (Revenue $ 4,490,177 )
THEATERS include the Charles Hayden Planetarium offering lectures and demonstrations of astronomical phenomena, current discoveries and historical topics. The Mugar Omni Theater is a domed IMAX theater offers 70mm format films. A 4-D theater offers short 3-D films on a range of science and nature topics augmented by sensory effects such as wind, mist, and smell. Planetarium shows this year included: Big Bird's Adventure, Explore Pluto, Explore the Universe, Inside NASA Engineering, Magic Treehouse, Moons: Worlds of Mystery, Wonders of the Night Sky IMAX films included: Airplanes: A World in Flight, Dinosaurs Alive!, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, National Parks Adventure, Wild Africa (630,900 theater visitors served)
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,481,209 including grants of $ 120,270 ) (Revenue $ 10,820,088 )
Services provided primarily for the benefit of our members include our parking facility, membership office, and gift shop. (53,031 member households)
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 9,256,733 including grants of $ 341,550 ) (Revenue $ 15,310,265 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet48,697,159
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
173
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
802
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
50
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
49
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CT , FL , MA , NH , NY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJohn T Slakey1 Science Park   Boston,MA021141099 (617) 589-0144
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Gwill E York......................................................................
Chairman
 1
.................
0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Deborah Dunsire......................................................................
Vice-Chair
 1
.................
0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Joshua Boger......................................................................
Vice-Chair
 1
.................
0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Paul Egerman......................................................................
Vice-Chair
 1
.................
0 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) Michael G Thonis......................................................................
Vice-Chair (Left)
 1
.................
0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) William R O'Reilly Jr......................................................................
Corporation Counsel
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Christine P Bellon......................................................................
Chair, Overseers
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Alison Nolan......................................................................
Chair, Innovators
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Barbara Ewels......................................................................
Pres., Vol. Svc. Lge
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Gerald Kohn......................................................................
Pres., Vol. Svc. Lge (Left)
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Alexis Borisy......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Carol Ann Kania......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Donald M Kaplan......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Elizabeth G Riley......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Elizabeth Moore......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Gary R Gregg......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(17) George Scangos......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Gretchen S Fish........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Hal R Tovin........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Helen Greiner........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Henri A Termeer........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Howard H Stevenson........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Howard Messing........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Jaishree Deshpande........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Jeffrey R Beir........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Johan Pontin........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Joy Lucas........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Kurt Melden........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Laura Barker Morse........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(30) Lawrence A Siff........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(31) Leslie E Greis........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(32) Malcolm L Sherman........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(33) Maria L Kussmaul........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(34) Michael Bronner........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(35) Nancy E Dempze........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(36) Patricia M Lassiter........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(37) Ranch C Kimball........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(38) Richard A Carpenter........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(39) Richard A DiPerna........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(40) Richard I Anders........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(41) Richard M Burnes Jr........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(42) Stacy L Cowan........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(43) Stephen E Coit........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(44) Steven Haley........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(45) Susan E Whitehead........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(46) Susan Windham-Bannister........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(47) Thomas J Pincince........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(48) Wayne M Kennard........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(49) Wendy W Kistler........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(50) William H Swanson........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(51) Yet-Ming Chiang........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(52) Eugene E Record Jr........................................................................
Trustee (Left)
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(53) Gary T DiCamillo........................................................................
Trustee (Left)
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(54) Kenneth D Legg........................................................................
Trustee (Left)
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(55) Ioannis N Miaoulis........................................................................
President and Director
 40
.......................0 		X   X       524,376 0 40,466
(56) Wayne Bouchard........................................................................
COO/Asst. Sec'y
 40
.......................0 		    X       309,411 0 29,082
(57) John T Slakey........................................................................
VP Fin/CFO/Treasurer
 40
.......................0 		    X       196,069 0 33,978
(58) Lawrence Bell........................................................................
Sr. VP, Strategic Init.
 40
.......................0 		      X     219,729 0 21,681
(59) Paul M Fontaine........................................................................
Sr. VP Education
 40
.......................0 		      X     215,147 0 2,745
(60) Jonathan R Burke........................................................................
VP Vis. Exper. & Ops
 40
.......................0 		      X     204,655 0 30,015
(61) E James Kraus........................................................................
Exec. Dir. of Development
 40
.......................0 		        X   273,892 0 21,725
(62) Nancy Sandman........................................................................
Dir Corp/Fdn/Govt Supp
 40
.......................0 		        X   186,848 0 19,312
(63) Christine Cunningham........................................................................
VP Research/Elem Sch Curr
 40
.......................0 		        X   199,373 0 9,954
(64) Cynthia G Mackey........................................................................
VP Marketing (Left)
 40
.......................0 		        X   169,046 0 9,157
(65) Yvonne Spicer........................................................................
VP Advocacy/Ed Partnrshps
 40
.......................0 		        X   157,687 0 17,907
(66) Joan Hadly........................................................................
Sr. VP, Advancement (Left)
 40
.......................0 		          X 180,989 0 18,281
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,837,222 0 254,303
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet33
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
DC Beane & Associates

27 Wormwood St No 150
Boston,MA02210 		Construction 1,509,357
DTZ

77 West Wacker Drive 18th Floor
Chicago,IL60601 		Custodial 1,076,889
Ravenswood Studio Inc

6900 N Central Park Ave
Lincolnwood,IL60712 		Exhibit Fabrication 785,593
Cambridge Seven Associates Inc

1050 Mass Ave
Cambridge,MA02139 		Architectural 706,719
Made Media Inc

185 Van Dyke Street
New York,NY11231 		Web Programming 286,018
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet16
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues..1b 2,082,066
c Fundraising events..1c 780,467
d Related organizations1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,417,889
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 13,380,667
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 2,600,206
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 21,661,089
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Admissions 712110 15,747,453 15,747,453 0 0
b Parking 812930 2,764,782 0 0 2,764,782
c Educational program income 611699 2,141,415 2,141,415 0 0
d Exhibit rental fees 712110 270,236 270,236 0 0
e Membership benefits 712110 5,628,210 5,628,210 0 0
f All other program service revenue. 174,556 174,556 0 0
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 26,726,652
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,497,759 0 -138,373 1,636,132
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 239,543 239,543 0 0
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents 0 1,892,300
b Less: rental expenses 0 0
c Rental income or (loss) 0 1,892,300
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 1,892,300 0 0 1,892,300
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 0 15,277,478
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 5,058,004 14,401,642
c Gain or (loss) -5,058,004 875,836
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -4,182,168 0 66,911 -4,249,079
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 780,467of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 94,464
b Less: direct expenses ...b 349,106
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -254,642 0 -254,642
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 8,526,331
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 4,485,205
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 4,041,126 4,041,126 0 0
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Sponsorship 900099 764,763 0 0 764,763
b Concession fees 453220 1,033,981 0 0 1,033,981
c Acnillary services 531120 1,865,462 0 575,363 1,290,099
d All other revenue .... 682,523 0 0 682,523
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 4,346,729
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 55,968,388 28,242,539 503,901 5,560,859
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 3,242,591 3,242,591
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 500,995 500,995
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 8,000 8,000
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,244,948 940,600 808,497 495,851
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 21,432,362 17,055,417 1,686,378 2,690,567
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,032,344 817,561 85,978 128,805
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,242,580 1,777,893 186,971 277,716
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,712,441 1,356,162 142,620 213,659
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 195,321 0 195,321 0
c Accounting ........... 116,550 0 116,550 0
d Lobbying ........... 154,384 93,532 250 60,602
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 53,900 53,900
f Investment management fees ...... 744,027 0 744,027 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 4,089,945 3,270,348 452,152 367,445
12 Advertising and promotion .... 3,049,311 3,011,532 23,971 13,808
13 Office expenses ....... 2,690,807 2,282,796 157,720 250,291
14 Information technology ...... 639,772 417,639 138,925 83,208
15 Royalties .. 308,320 305,340 0 2,980
16 Occupancy ........... 2,406,956 2,175,345 176,139 55,472
17 Travel ............ 1,179,368 991,799 149,579 37,990
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 103,297 85,436 5,049 12,812
20 Interest ........... 237,451 0 237,451 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 8,487,725 8,128,271 202,130 157,324
23 Insurance ... 467,525 16,602 450,819 104
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Film and exhibit rental 929,895 929,895 0 0
b Catering 608,462 387,545 82,998 137,919
c Credit card handling fees 614,070 599,690 9 14,371
d Taxes 365,778 353,596 12,182 0
e All other expenses 843,124 -51,426 200,324 694,226
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 60,702,249 48,697,159 6,256,040 5,749,050
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 23,138,972 1 17,006,241
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 20,135,390 3 13,498,354
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,696,257 4 2,951,953
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,068,520 9 1,495,265
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 160,320,797
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 86,711,163 68,378,941 10c 73,609,634
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 29,052,207 11 24,124,082
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 97,942,618 12 98,726,702
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 951,272 15 993,242
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 242,364,177 16 232,405,473
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 5,240,492 17 5,556,820
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 5,855,999 19 5,136,803
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 4,598,022 23 4,239,594
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 4,601,748 25 4,420,660
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 20,296,261 26 19,353,877
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 78,985,693 27 84,776,375
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 96,602,145 28 81,715,169
29 Permanently restricted net assets 46,480,078 29 46,560,052
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 222,067,916 33 213,051,596
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 242,364,177 34 232,405,473
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
55,968,388
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
60,702,249
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-4,733,861
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
222,067,916
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-3,985,455
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-297,004
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
213,051,596
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 25,102,854 36,795,297 25,745,624 33,409,804 21,661,089 142,714,668
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 0 0 0 0   0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0 0 0 0   0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 25,102,854 36,795,297 25,745,624 33,409,804 21,661,089 142,714,668
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 15,124,505
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 127,590,163
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 25,102,854 36,795,297 25,745,624 33,409,804 21,661,089 142,714,668
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,171,304 2,310,403 3,200,043 3,219,485 3,767,975 14,669,210
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 62,246 89,690 103,445 103,203 103,663 462,247
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 585,333 644,917 703,047 838,112 776,987 3,548,396
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 161,394,521
12
12
155,530,448
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
79.055 %
15
15
78.483 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 "Other income" includes shipping charges, gross receipts from fundraising events, souvenir vending machine commissions, locker rental, insurance coverage of losses, and other miscellaneous income.
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
  		Employer identification number
04-2103916
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
  		Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
  		Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ............................................... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 193,175  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 193,175  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 48,603,627  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 48,796,802  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .......................................................................... 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. .......................................................................... 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ........................................................................... 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 182,272 178,802 185,189 193,175 739,438
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 0 0 0
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $ 0
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 109,307,500 110,086,591 96,410,132 90,503,649 94,883,173
b Contributions ... 2,509,410 3,488,821 2,899,934 1,660,634 1,826,498
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -1,499,711 1,280,948 16,216,292 9,730,487 -1,045,051
d Grants or scholarships ... 86,339 86,525 97,966 95,648 111,766
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		4,600,280 4,616,888 4,515,637 4,597,352 4,424,213
f Administrative expenses .... 744,027 845,447 826,164 791,638 624,992
g End of year balance ...... 104,886,553 109,307,500 110,086,591 96,410,132 90,503,649
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet9.6 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet37.9 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet52.5 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ... 0 114,102 114,102
b Buildings 0 85,522,772 51,075,909 34,446,863
c Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0
d Equipment ... 0 32,440,585 14,538,512 17,902,073
e Other ... 0 42,243,338 21,096,742 21,146,596
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 73,609,634
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives 0 F
(2)Closely-held equity interests 15,529,810 F
(3)Other
(A) Commingled trust funds 		18,108,884 F

(B) Equity hedge funds 		15,860,303 F

(C) Hedge fund of funds 		20,092,692 F

(D) Other alternative investments 		13,945,037 F

(E) Split interests and other 		15,189,976 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 98,726,702
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) Accrued interest receivable 155,540
(2) Assets of 457 plans 576,334
(3) Intangible capital assets 225,058
(4) LT receivable fr lessee for capital improvements 36,310
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 993,242
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
Employer share of FICA 40,749
Refunds due 10,494
Miscellaneous suspense 26,788
Liabilities assoc w/split interest agreements 1,337,109
LT lia assoc w/capital improvements by lessee 1,589,833
Asset retirement obligation (ASC 410) 1,413,692
Other LT liabilities 1,995
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 4,420,660
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 64,112,706
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -3,985,455
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 2,776,344
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 205,141
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,003,970
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 65,116,676
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 744,027
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -9,892,315
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -9,148,288
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 55,968,388
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 72,629,338
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 2,776,344
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 9,894,772
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 12,671,116
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 59,958,222
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 744,027
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 744,027
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 60,702,249

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part III, Line 1 Collections footnote: The Museum's collections consist of approximately 30,000 artifacts used primarily for educational activities, encompassing interpretations, discovery spaces, exhibits, lectures, classes, demonstrations, reference services, or other programs. The Museum also has a historical and archival collection that documents the history of the institution. The composition of the Museum's collections by artifact type is as follows: Natural Sciences: 20,000 items, Cultural/Physical Science: 5,000 items, Artwork: 2,000 items, Institutional History: 3,000 items, Archives: 1,100 linear feet. The Museum's Collections Management Policy stipulates that the Museum will only acquire objects useful in fulfilling the educational purpose stated in its mission. The Museum accepts only those objects that can be immediately put on display in an exhibit, used in educational programs, or used in future programming. Items may be de-accessioned from the collections if they are determined to be no longer useful or relevant in assisting the Museum in fulfilling its mission. Consistent with the American Association of Museums' Code of Ethics, Museum policy specifies that proceeds from the de-accessioning of an item may only be used for the conservation or acquisition of other collections items. In accordance with current practice generally followed by museums, collections are not recorded as assets in the accompanying financial statements. Purchased additions to the collections are recorded as expenses at the time acquired. Although artifacts from the collections may from time to time be incorporated into exhibits, the Museum's exhibits themselves are not considered part of its collections and may be capitalized under the Museum's property, plant, and equipment policies. However, artifacts and artworks with a value of $250,000 or greater acquired specifically for incorporation into an exhibit and capitalized as part of that exhibit may be formally accessioned into the Museum's collections in order to be afforded the protections of the Museum's Collections Management Policy.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 The Museum's collections are used primarily for educational activities, encompassing interpretations, discovery spaces, exhibits, lectures, classes, demonstrations, reference service, or other programs. The Museum also has a historical and archival collection that documents the important and rich history of the institution. The Collections Department provides professional stewardship for artifacts that are temporarily in the custody of the Museum through loans and/or temporary exhibitions. Collections consist of: Natural Sciences - 20,000 items; Cultural/Physical Science - 5,000 items; Artwork - 2,000 items; Institutional History - 3,000 items; Archives - 1,100 linear feet. Live animals include: Butterfly Garden - approximately 300 butterflies representing 50 species, Other spaces - 120 either individual animals or colonies of live animals throughout the Museum presenting 50 species. Fifty of these are on exhibit and the rest live in the Live Animal Care Center.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The Museum's endowment includes both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the Board of Trustees to function as endowments ("quasi-endowments"). The endowment consists of 114 individual donor restricted endowment funds and 29 quasi-endowment funds used for a variety of purposes. The relative uses of the endowment (as measured by fair value) include: Unrestricted/general operations - 26%, Exhibit construction and maintenance - 29%, Program support - 19%, Mixed use (primarily exhibits and programs jointly) - 17%, Other (including Library, Access, and Internships) - 9%
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Museum's footnote disclosure with respect to FIN 48 is as follows: The Museum is exempt from income taxation on activities related to its charitable purposes under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is qualified to receive tax-deductible gifts and bequests under the U.S. tax code. The Museum is subject to tax on income from any business it conducts which is unrelated to its charitable purposes. The Museum's unrelated business income tax is limited and no tax provision has been made in the accompanying financial statements. The Museum accounts for the effect of any uncertain tax positions on the basis of whether it is more likely than not that positions taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return will be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority. If a tax position or positions are deemed to result in uncertainties of those positions, the unrecognized tax benefit is estimated based on a "cumulative probability assessment" that aggregates the estimated liability for all uncertain tax positions. The Museum considers its status as a tax-exempt entity and the determination of income as related or unrelated to its exempt purpose to be its only significant income tax positions, and has determined that such positions do not result in an uncertainty requiring recognition. The Museum is not currently under income tax examination by any jurisdiction. The Museum's Federal and state tax returns are generally open for examination for three years following the date filed. The Museum's fulfillment contractor for its curriculum products is currently under audit by the State of California with respect to the application of sales tax on the sale of those products. The Museum has recognized a liability of $70,000 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as a reserve against a potential finding.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Amortization of liability: 205,140; rounding variances: 1.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Loss on disposal of capital assets: -5,058,004; fundraising expenses: -349,106; Cost of goods sold: -4,485,205.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Capitalized financing fees: 2,417; fundraising expenses: 349,106; cost of goods sold: 4,485,205; loss on disposal of capital assets: 5,058,004; rounding variances: 40.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Grantmaking   7,500
South America 0 0 Grantmaking   2,500
South Asia 0 0 Grantmaking   500
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking   -2,500
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Travel to confs & peer institutions 19,241
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Travel to confs & peer institutions 78,009
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Travel to confs & peer institutions 42,378
South America 0 0 Program Services Travel to confs & peer institutions 2,165
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Travel to confs & peer institutions 6,328
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   15,439,629
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   12,485,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 28,080,750
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Scholarships Middle East and North Africa 2 7,500 Wire transfer      
Scholarships South America 1 2,500 Wire transfer      
Scholarships South Asia 1 500 Wire transfer      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 The Museum of Science is the flagship site for the Computer Clubhouse Network, which includes sites both within and outside the US. The Museum's primary role is to advise and to coordinate communication and cooperation between sites, but each site is an independent entity. The Museum will occasionally provide pass-through funding from Intel to help in establishment and upgrade Clubhouse sites, and also provides travel support for representatives from sites to attend the network Annual Meeting and the biennial Teen Summit, an event that includes opportunities for Clubhouse youth to express themselves using graphic design, video animation, digital art, music, radio, documentary film-making, and 3-D modeling. The Museum's other major grant-making role in the Network is to pass through Intel funding for Clubhouse to College scholarships. Scholarships are awarded through an application process which includes review by staff of the Clubhouse Network, a representative from MIT, a representative from Intel, and a Museum staff person not directly associated with the Clubhouse program, and has also included mentors and staff from around the Network. Scholarships are paid to the Clubhouse site or to the school attended, not to the individual student. For all types of funding, recipient sites are required to provide narrative and financial reporting to the Museum to ensure proper use of funds. Sites that have demonstrated an inability to perform adequate administration of grant funds are not eligible for future funding, although they may continue to participate in the network in other ways. All sites are required to be legally recognized as charities in their home jurisdictions as a condition of network membership.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 GRANT-MAKING: Grant-making expenditures outside the United States are directly accounted for on the Museum's financial statements as program expenditures not distinguished in any way from similar grants made to recipients within the United States. PROGRAM SERVICES: TRAVEL TO CONFERENCES & PEER INSTITUTIONS (Staff professional development and program dissemination): As the Museum expands its programming internationally, staff are increasingly called upon to travel to meetings and conferences in other countries, and to visit peer institutions to review programs and exhibits which may potentially inform the Museum's own offerings. Staff also introduce other institutions to programs and materials the Museum has developed. Costs associated with such travel are accounted for under the same accountable plan as the Museum's domestic travel.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Additional Data


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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
The Wayland Group Inc
323 Boston Post Road 3C
 
Sudbury, MA01776 		Consulting / fundraising counsel   No 0 6,047 -6,047
 
Pentera Inc
8650 Commerce Park Pl Ste G
 
Indianapolis, IN46268 		Consulting   No 0 5,000 -5,000
 
ArtsMarketing
260 King Street East 500
 
Toronto, Ontario
CAM54 4L5 		Telemarketing   No 97,132 36,787 60,345
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 97,132 47,834 49,298
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CT, FL, MA, NH, NY
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

Stars of STEM Gala
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Mtn climb challenge
(event type) 		(c) Other events

3
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
533,572
148,259
193,100
874,931

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
472,032
136,289
172,146
780,467
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
61,540
11,970
20,954
94,464



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 0 0 0 0
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 0 0 0 0
7 Food and beverages . . . 67,452 6,712 35,209 109,373
8 Entertainment . . . . 1,201 0 2,000 3,201
9 Other direct expenses . . . 165,521 17,874 53,137 236,532
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 349,106
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -254,642
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
165,521
17,874
53,137
236,532


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Page 3
11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b The Museum's use of external fundraisers may, in any given year, consist of a) general fundraising counsel, whose work is generally too integrated into the Museum's overall Advancement function to have "gross receipts" amounts specifically assigned; b) direct-mail companies, whose work ranges from simple large-scale mailing of materials developed and produced by the Museum itself to a more direct involvement in the design and creation of the solicitation materials; and c) telemarketers. In cases such as direct mail where costs other than the fundraising services are incurred (such as postage, printing, etc.), the company's invoicing is in sufficient detail to allow the Museum to track and code those expenses separately from the amounts reported as "professional fundraising fees" on From 990, Part IX, Line 11e. For the companies listed in Schedule G, those additional expenses totaled $8,645. All agreements with outside fundraisers provide for invoicing of the Museum based on solicitations made, rather than withholding of amounts from funds raised. No outside fundraiser has custody of any funds raised.
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number
04-2103916
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore,MD21230 		52-0668166 501(c)(3) 30,582 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Creating Communities of Learners
(2) Madison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton St
Madison,WI53703 		39-1383497 501(c)(3) 20,108 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Creating Communities of Learners
(3) Johns Hopkins University
1101 E 33rd St
Baltimore,MD21211 		52-0595110 501(c)(3) 6,233 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Creating Communities of Learners
(4) Towson University
8000 York Rd
Towson,MD21252 		52-0939453 State of MD 20,468 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Exploring the Efficacy of Elementary Engineering
(5) AAAS
1200 New York Ave NW
Washington,DC20005 		53-0196568 501(c)(3) 99,246 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Multi-site Public Engagement with Science
(6) Rockman Et Al Inc
595 Market St Ste 2570
San Francisco,CA941052802 		94-3400371   39,546 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Multi-site Public Engagement with Science
(7) The Regents of Univ of CA Berkeley
171 University Hall Spc 1104
Berkeley,CA94720 		94-6002123 State of CA 104,563 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Nanoscale Informal Science Education
(8) Museum of Life and Science
433 W Murray Ave
Durham,NC27704 		56-0938434 501(c)(3) 67,649 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Nanoscale Informal Science Education
(9) The Franklin Institute Science Museum
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia,PA19103 		23-1370501 501(c)(3) 31,701 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Nanoscale Informal Science Education
(10) Childrens Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St
Houston,TX77004 		74-2178563 501(c)(3) 23,542 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Nanoscale Informal Science Education
(11) SRI International
333 Ravenswood Ave
Menlo Park,CA940253493 		94-1160950 501(c)(3) 14,830 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Nanoscale Informal Science Education
(12) Exploratorium
3601 Lyon St
San Francisco,CA94123 		94-1696494 501(c)(3) 14,085 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Nanoscale Informal Science Education
(13) New York Hall Of Science
47-01 111th St
Corona,NY11368 		11-2104059 501(c)(3) 6,480 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Nanoscale Informal Science Education
(14) Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave
Boston,MA02115 		04-1679980 501(c)(3) 8,207 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subaward: Science Center Public Forums
(15) Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
St Paul,MN55102 		41-0706172 501(c)(3) 1,383,383 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subawards: Nanoscale Informal Sci Ed, Multi-site Public Engagement, Vis. Experience
(16) Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
1945 SE Water Ave
Portland,OR97214 		93-0402877 501(c)(3) 130,744 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subawards: Nanoscale Informal Science Education and Communities of Learners
(17) University of Wisconsin
1220 Linden Dr
Madison,WI53706 		39-6028867 State of WI 43,727 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subawards: Nanoscale Informal Science Education and Communities of Learners
(18) Sciencenter
601 First St
Ithaca,NY14850 		22-2470652 501(c)(3) 168,740 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subawards: Nanoscale Informal Science Education and Multi-site Public Engagement
(19) Association of Science-Technology Centers
1025 Vermont Ave NW 500
Washington,DC20005 		52-1926756 501(c)(3) 6,811 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subawards: Nanoscale Informal Science Education and Visitor Experience Studies
(20) Center of Science and Industry
333 West Broad St
Columbus,OH43215 		31-4383802 501(c)(3) 6,818 0 n/a n/a Fed'l subawards: Visitor Experience Studies
(21) The Friends of the Hennepin County Library
300 Nicollet Mall N-290
Minneapolis,MN55401 		36-3579536 501(c)(3) 54,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(22) Boys & Girls Club Of Hudson County
1 Canal St
Jersey City,NJ07302 		22-1918943 501(c)(3) 50,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(23) ListoAmerica Inc
1800 E McFadden Ave Ste 200A
Santa Ana,CA92705 		26-4370987 501(c)(3) 50,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(24) Gold Crown Foundation
7400 E Crestline Cir Ste 200
Greenwood Village,CO80111 		74-2422126 501(c)(3) 50,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(25) Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
209 100th Ave NE
Bellevue,WA98004 		91-0776451 501(c)(3) 50,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(26) Pascua Yaqui Tribe
7474 South Camino de Oeste
Tucson,AZ857469308 		86-0203228 Tribal Govt 50,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(27) Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
4103 Benning Rd NE
Washington,DC20019 		52-6045753 501(c)(3) 50,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(28) Northwest Community Programs Inc
18100 Meyers Rd
Detroit,MI48235 		38-2106390 501(c)(3) 50,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(29) Alternatives in Action
3666 Grand Ave
Oakland,CA94610 		94-3210413 501(c)(3) 40,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(30) PF Bresee Foundation
184 Bimini Pl
Los Angeles,CA90004 		95-3797363 501(c)(3) 40,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(31) Dallas Parks Foundation
9910 Royal Lane 1101
Dallas,TX75231 		20-0012044 501(c)(3) 40,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(32) Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
One Margaret Mitchell Sq NW
Atlanta,GA30303 		58-6001729 Fulton County GA 37,291 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(33) Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center
1060 East 47th St
Chicago,IL60653 		36-3994059 501(c)(3) 34,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(34) Family Services Association
3014 Rivas St
San Antonio,TX78228 		74-1117341 501(c)(3) 34,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(35) Frost Museum of Science
3280 S Miami Ave
Miami,FL33133 		59-0854960 501(c)(3) 34,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
(36) Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver
2017 W 9th Ave
Denver,CO80204 		84-0510404 501(c)(3) 10,000 0 n/a n/a Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
35
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) Admission fee waivers 17106 0 85,289 Retail price Fee waiver
(2) Course fee waivers 34 0 18,800 Retail price Fee waiver
(3) Overnight program fee waivers 578 0 28,890 Retail price Fee waiver
(4) Memberships 16 0 2,110 Retail price Fee waiver
(5) Teacher stipends 118 253,624 0    
(6) College scholarships 20 43,000 0    
(7) Prizes and awards 2 20,000      
(8) Subawards under federal grants 1 49,282      
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 CASH GRANTS: The Museum's cash awards fall into four categories. A) Subawards under grants - These are monies passed through to institutions who have applied for government and private grants jointly with the Museum. The Museum monitors the subawardees' use of funds in accordance with the regulations governing such grants and the adequacy of this monitoring is audited annually under the provisions of OMB Circular A-133. B) Prizes and awards - The Museum administers two annual awards for the recognition of scientific publication and communication. As these awards are honoraria, monitoring of their use is not applicable. C) Stipends - These are payments to participants in professional development workshops offered by the Museum, or in pilot testing of Museum products and programs. As these payments are simple flat stipends based on number of workshop days, or on pilot test milestones, monitoring of their use is not applicable. D) Computer Clubhouse Network support - The Museum makes payments both to and on behalf of member sites in the Computer Clubhouse Network, of which the Museum is the flagship site. The Museum's primary role is to advise and to coordinate communication and cooperation between sites, but each site is an independent entity. The Museum occasionally provides pass-through funding from outside funders to help establish and upgrade Clubhouse sites, and also provides travel support for representatives from sites to attend the network's Annual Meeting and the biennial Teen Summit. The Museum also passes through Intel funding for "Clubhouse to College" scholarships. Scholarships are awarded through an application process which includes review by staff of the Clubhouse Network, a representative from MIT, a representative from Intel, Museum staff people not directly associated with the Clubhouse program and has also included mentors and staff from around the Network. For travel stipends and other support of Clubhouse sites, the Museum requires both narrative and financial reporting to ensure funds are used appropriately. For scholarships paid on behalf of individual students from Clubhouse sites, checks are issued directly to the college being attended, rather than to the student, to ensure the use of the funds is for the purpose intended. NON-CASH GRANTS: The Museum also provides substantial non-cash "scholarships" for reduced-fee or no-fee participation in Museum programs for which a fee is usually charged. For these transactions, no funds are disbursed to the grantee; they are simply charged less, or not at all, for the program attended. Eligibility is determined in a number of ways, depending on the nature of the grantee. Schools are evaluated based on location in under-served neighborhoods or by percentage of free/reduced lunch program students. Community groups are evaluated on the basis of charitable status. Individual grantees are evaluated on the basis of income or residence in under-served areas. As the operation of these non-cash awards is entirely internal to the Museum, monitoring the use of the funds is also entirely internal and accomplished through the Museum's own accounting system.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Ioannis N MiaoulisPresident and Director (i)

(ii)		 505,258
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,118
-------------
0 		20,197
-------------
0 		20,269
-------------
0 		564,842
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Wayne BouchardCOO/Asst. Sec'y (i)

(ii)		 290,155
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,256
-------------
0 		20,307
-------------
0 		8,775
-------------
0 		338,493
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3E James KrausExec. Dir. of Development (i)

(ii)		 194,348
-------------
0 		44,000
-------------
0 		35,543
-------------
0 		18,489
-------------
0 		3,237
-------------
0 		295,617
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Lawrence BellSr. VP, Strategic Init. (i)

(ii)		 205,802
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,927
-------------
0 		15,501
-------------
0 		6,180
-------------
0 		241,410
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Jonathan R BurkeVP Vis. Exper. & Ops (i)

(ii)		 204,375
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		280
-------------
0 		11,472
-------------
0 		18,543
-------------
0 		234,670
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6John T SlakeyVP Fin/CFO/Treasurer (i)

(ii)		 195,295
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		774
-------------
0 		14,589
-------------
0 		19,389
-------------
0 		230,047
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Paul M FontaineSr. VP Education (i)

(ii)		 200,001
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,146
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,745
-------------
0 		217,892
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Christine CunninghamVP Research/Elem Sch Curr (i)

(ii)		 199,142
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		231
-------------
0 		9,954
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		209,327
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Nancy SandmanDir Corp/Fdn/Govt Supp (i)

(ii)		 173,761
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,086
-------------
0 		10,638
-------------
0 		8,673
-------------
0 		206,158
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Joan HadlySr. VP, Advancement (Left) (i)

(ii)		 113,241
-------------
0 		30,000
-------------
0 		37,749
-------------
0 		12,637
-------------
0 		5,644
-------------
0 		199,271
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Cynthia G MackeyVP Marketing (Left) (i)

(ii)		 123,052
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		45,994
-------------
0 		9,157
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		178,203
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Yvonne SpicerVP Advocacy/Ed Partnrshps (i)

(ii)		 157,382
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		305
-------------
0 		10,602
-------------
0 		7,304
-------------
0 		175,593
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 The Compensation Committee of the Museum's Board meets twice yearly, once in spring and once in the late summer or early fall. The first meeting is focused on establishing a recommendation to the Finance Committee that budgets for the upcoming fiscal year's museum-wide merit increase pool. The second meeting is focused on the review of the performance of Key Employees and other senior leadership staff for the prior year and to approve the recommendations of the President/Director for any salary increases. In addition, the Committee reviews the performance and compensation of the President/Director and recommends any adjustment to compensation if warranted. In order to do this in a fully knowledgeable manner, the Committee annually reviews information obtained by the Vice President of Human Resources though a variety of resources. These resources include an outside survey group used to benchmark each of the senior management positions including the President/Director against local non-profit organizations that are of a similar size. In addition, the Museum uses public resources such as Guidestar to access salaries of key people in Museums located in metropolitan areas. Finally, the Museum participates in and receives information from local and regional salary surveys of other Museums in New England. This process gives a clear picture of local, regional, and national salary levels for its senior management. The Compensation Committee reviews this information in addition to the history of compensation increases, overall performance of the individual and of the Museum prior to approving or making recommendations for compensation increases.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 The Museum's VP of Marketing and External Relations left the Museum in September 2015 and received severance payments equal to her latest salary for a period of 7 months thereafter.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 28 747,327 Market (hi/lo)
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens .. X 1 1,650,000 Appraised value
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Equipment ) X 1 198,895 List price
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Educational supplies ) X 1 3,984 List price
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
1
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I In all instances in this Schedule, figures in Column (b) represent number of contributions, even where a contribution may include multiple items. In addition to the donated property reported in this Schedule, the Museum benefits from the time contributed by over 500 volunteers. This year, these volunteers contributed 38,505 hours (19 FTEs), with an equivalent value of $634,704.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 On 6/20/16, the Museum amended its bylaws to remove a restriction on any member of its Audit Committee from simultaneously serving on its Finance Committee. On 10/6/16, the Museum amended its bylaws to institute a Governance Committee, adding the following section to the article on committees: "Section 3(k) Governance Committee - In addition to ex officio members, the Governance Committee shall consist of the Chair of the Overseers, the Corporation Counsel, and Voting Trustees appointed annually by the Voting Trustees. In addition to such other rights and duties as are delegated to it by the Voting Trustees, the Governance Committee shall recommend to the Board of Trustees and the Chair of the Board such policies, procedures, and bylaws as shall provide, through the use of best practices for non-profit organizations, for the effective, transparent and efficient governance of the Museum, and for the effective, transparent and efficient performance and discharge by the Board and its Committees of its rights, duties and obligations. The Committee shall consult with and solicit information from the Standing Committees, any Ad Hoc Committees and Special Committees, the Trustees, the Overseers and Management of the Museum from time to time regarding such matters."
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Museum's Form 990 is prepared by the staff of the Accounting Department and reviewed by the CFO. It is also reviewed and analyzed by the Museum's outside Auditors. It is then presented to the Audit Committee of the Museum's Board for further review and approval. After Audit Committee approval, the final version of Form 990 is provided to all members of the Museum's Board before the form is filed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Upon election/hiring, and annually thereafter, all Museum Trustees, Overseers (an advisory, but non-governing body), and Key Employees are required to fill out a Conflict of Interest form which solicits detailed information about associations with companies, organizations, and each other which may represent a conflict of interest with respect to the Museum. The forms are reviewed at least annually by both the Asssistant Controller and the CFO to identify any reported conflicts which may require disclosure and/or further follow-up. Using publicly available sources, additional research is undertaken by Museum staff to identify business and organizational associations which were not reported on the Conflict of Interest forms. With respect to business relationships between the Museum and companies associated with Trustees or Key Employees, it is the Museum's policy to subject such companies to the same procurement policies, procedures, and requirements as it applies to other, nonrelated, firms.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Compensation Committee of the Museum's Board meets twice yearly, once in spring and once in the late summer or early fall. The first meeting is focused on establishing a recommendation to the Finance Committee that budgets for the upcoming fiscal year's museum-wide merit increase pool. The second meeting is focused on the review of the performance of Key Employees and other senior leadership staff for the prior year and to approve the recommendations of the President/Director for any salary increases. In addition, the Committee reviews the performance and compensation of the President/Director and recommends any adjustment to compensation if warranted. - In order to do this in a fully knowledgeable manner, the Committee annually reviews information obtained by the Vice President of Human Resources though a variety of resources. These resources include an outside survey group used to benchmark each of the senior management positions including the President/Director against local non-profit organizations that are of a similar size. In addition, the Museum uses public resources such as Guidestar to access salaries of key people in Museums located in metropolitan areas. Finally, the Museum participates in and receives information from local and regional salary surveys of other Museums in New England. This process gives a clear picture of local, regional, and national salary levels for its senior management. - The Compensation Committee reviews this information in addition to the history of compensation increases, overall performance of the individual and of the Museum prior to approving or making recommendations for compensation increases.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Museum's financial statements, Form 990, and other key documents are available in either hard copy or electronically upon request. Form 990 is also available through publicly accessible websites such as Guidestar.org. The audited financial statements are available on the Museum's website at http://www.mos.org/annual-reports.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Change in value of split interest agreements -$499,688; amortization of liability $205,140; capitalized bond fees -$2,417; rounding variances -$39.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103916
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)Science Museum Exhibit Collaborative
1 Science Park

Boston,MA021141099
22-2578949 		Supporting organization MA 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3) - Type I N/A
 
No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts (1)

1 Science Park
Boston,MA02114
 Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust MA N/A
 T   1,428,778 25 %   No
(2) Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (3)

1 Science Park
Boston,MA02114
 Charitable Remainder Unitrust MA Museum of Science
  		T   1,541,717   Yes  










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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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