Adventure Science Center Nashville
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Adventure Science Center Nashville is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1954, with $7,325,766 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37203 EIN 62-0479192 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.3M
▼ 1.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.6M
Net assets
$24.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Adventure Science Center Nashville— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating44 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Adventure Science Center Nashville: 44 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Adventure Science Center Nashville— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Adventure Science Center Nashville: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37203
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.3M (FY2013) to $7.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $24.3M
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$26.0M
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$24.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,325,766▼1.0% | $6,609,841▲3.6% | $24,299,162▲4.8% | $25,982,565▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $7,402,794▲3.1% | $6,382,617▲11.4% | $23,178,081▲6.3% | $25,368,529▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,180,119▼31.3% | $5,729,984▲10.7% | $21,798,898▲8.2% | $23,544,347▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,457,321▲153% | $5,174,177▲16.7% | $20,150,409▲30.1% | $22,045,170▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,127,792▼7.0% | $4,432,293▼25.7% | $15,487,474▲1.3% | $18,324,636▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,440,046▼39.6% | $5,964,770▼14.5% | $15,294,191▼9.4% | $17,759,924▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $7,347,345▲17.2% | $6,972,571▼7.8% | $16,874,199▲2.7% | $19,108,435▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,268,071▲13.6% | $7,563,092▲27.3% | $16,425,161▼6.7% | $18,709,748▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,516,567▲1.5% | $5,938,895▲20.2% | $17,604,449▼4.3% | $19,789,932▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,436,126▲12.6% | $4,941,519▲7.5% | $18,402,165▲2.6% | $20,089,287▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,827,139▲13.6% | $4,596,144▼3.4% | $17,941,856▲0.8% | $19,539,046▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,250,385 | $4,758,840▼4.3% | $17,807,680▼3.4% | $19,651,667▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,972,285▼4.2% | $18,426,561▼5.2% | $20,520,224▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,192,185▼1.6% | $19,445,361▲0.2% | $21,629,075▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,276,345▼4.5% | $19,400,418▼4.4% | $22,562,175▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $5,523,592 | $20,294,942 | $25,149,086 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $798K total
86 grants to Adventure Science Center Nashville totaling $798K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | 2024 support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $9,688 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For unrestricted use. | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Provide hands-on engineering and creative inspirational opportunities to guests, students, and families and foster interest in stem education and experiences. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | The adventure access program removes cost barriers for children and families to visit the science center and participate in camps. | 2022 | $6,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Annual distribution | 2022 | $5,705 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $5,292 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For support from delek us corporate | 2020 | $35,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Research | 2020 | $16,840 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Asc's underserved communities programs provide access to the museum to many families and children in need, breaking cost barriers. | 2020 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $6,843 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $5,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Adventure Science Center Nashville a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Adventure Science Center Nashville is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0479192, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Adventure Science Center Nashville's EIN?
- Adventure Science Center Nashville's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0479192.
- How much revenue does Adventure Science Center Nashville report?
- Adventure Science Center Nashville reported $7,325,766 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Adventure Science Center Nashville have?
- CharityIndex grades Adventure Science Center Nashville B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Adventure Science Center Nashville (EIN 62-0479192) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.