Mission
Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater, and old-growth forest located in Atlanta. It features extensive exhibits on dinosaurs, live animals, cultural artifacts, and scientific discoveries, offering immersive programming aimed at enhancing the public's appreciation for natural history and conservation.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
1939
EIN
58-6028607
Total Assets
$44.47 million
At a Glance
Explore the Great Hall
Home to the world's largest dinosaurs among many other exhibits.
Giant Screen Theater
Experience stunning educational films on a massive screen.
WildWoods and Fernbank Forest
Explore 75 acres of outdoor exhibits and breathtaking walking trails.
Upcoming Events
WildWoods: AGLOW
2024-11-22
Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience.
Learn MoreFamily Nature Walk
2024-11-23
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to explore outdoor nature adventures.
Learn More
Our Programs
Science Explorers
Interactive programming encouraging exploration and discovery for young learners.
Learn MoreMuseum Access Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to ensure access to Fernbank for all children.
Learn MoreMIP 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
75
74
/100
Program Expense Ratio
70.87%
8
/20
Program Revenue Growth
24.83%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.04771
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
3.425
16
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.9646
12
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 7.176M | 52.20% |
| Program Services | 4.124M | 29.99% |
| Investment Income | 160.4K | 1.17% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 161.2K | 1.17% |
| Other Notable Sources | 55.86K | 0.41% |
| Total Revenue | 13.75M | 100.00% |
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