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    Cleveland Museum of Natural History Logo

    MIP Score

    70

    Arts & Culture
    Natural Science Museums

    Cleveland Museum of Natural History

    Cleveland Museum of Natural History Logo

    Cleveland Museum of Natural History

    Arts & Culture
    Natural Science Museums
    1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106View all Cleveland charities
    EIN: 34-0714338
    Total Assets: $366.7 million
    Established in 1920

    Mission

    The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been inspiring visitors to connect with the wonders of science and nature for more than a century. The Museum is committed to promoting a healthy future for both humans and the planet through education, research, and conservation efforts. With a sweeping transformation, the Museum aims to present a unified story of life on Earth, illuminating the past while inspiring consideration of future connections to the natural world.

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    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106

    View all Cleveland charities

    Founded in

    1920

    EIN

    34-0714338

    Total Assets

    $366.7 million

    Mission

    The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been inspiring visitors to connect with the wonders of science and nature for more than a century. The Museum is committed to promoting a healthy future for both humans and the planet through education, research, and conservation efforts. With a sweeping transformation, the Museum aims to present a unified story of life on Earth, illuminating the past while inspiring consideration of future connections to the natural world.

    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106

    View all Cleveland charities

    Founded in

    1920

    EIN

    34-0714338

    Total Assets

    $366.7 million

    UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

    This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

    Showing 3 of 3 goals

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 15

    Life on Land

    Goal 17

    Partnerships for the Goals

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 15

    Life on Land

    Goal 17

    Partnerships for the Goals

    At a Glance

    Grand Opening Celebration

    Grand Opening Celebration

    Join us for the official Grand Opening of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History!

    Wings Over Water 3D Movie

    Wings Over Water 3D Movie

    Follow the challenges and triumphs of three amazing bird species that rely on wetlands for survival.

    Discovering Dunkleosteus terrelli

    Discovering Dunkleosteus terrelli

    Learn about the giant predatory fish that swam Ohio's ancient sea.

    Upcoming Events

    Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Seasonal Colors

    Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Seasonal Colors

    2024-12-01

    A guided nature hike to explore the seasonal colors.

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    Epoch: A Party for the Ages

    Epoch: A Party for the Ages

    2024-12-13

    Experience an unforgettable evening of celebration at the exclusive Grand Opening of the Museum.

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    Member-Exclusive Preview Day

    Member-Exclusive Preview Day

    2024-12-14

    A special opportunity for members to experience our newly transformed Museum before the general public.

    Learn More

    MIP Score (Beta)

    The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.

    The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.

    Overall Score

    70

    58

    /100

    Program Expense Ratio

    59.99%

    4

    /20

    Program Revenue Growth

    10.58%

    18

    /20

    Leverage Ratio

    0.224

    14

    /20

    Working Capital Ratio

    16.24

    20

    /20

    Fundraising Efficiency

    0

    2

    /20

    Latest Filing Data: Form 990

    Fiscal Year:2021

    Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

    Financial Details

    Revenue

    CategoryAmountPercentage
    Contributions, Gifts, and Grants19.22M69.62%
    Program Services2.117M7.67%
    Investment Income477.7K1.73%
    Sales of Non-Inventory Assets5.804M21.02%
    Other Notable Sources60.16K0.22%
    Total Revenue27.61M100.00%

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