Museum of Arts & Sciences is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Daytona Beach, Florida, registered in 1965, with $153,950,955 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 72% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$154.0M
▲ 2559.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.1M
Net assets
$231.9M
Employees
63
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. For Museum of Arts & Sciences: 72% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Museum of Arts & Sciences: 453 mo reserves · +96% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Museum of Arts & Sciences: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Museum of Arts & Sciences: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The museum of arts and sciences, inc. purpose is to render educational and cultural services to the community through the collection, preservation, conservation and interpretation of original and significant objects that are the cultural heritage of this community. particular emphasis is directed to programs for bringing about a better understanding and appreciation of art, the world in which we live, and the natural and social sciences embodied in the history of mankind.
Revenue grew from $5.5M (FY2013) to $154.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
96.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$232.1M
Total liabilities
$241K
Net assets
$231.9M
Salaries & benefits
$2.1M
35% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,950,955▲2560% | $6,144,147▲24.4% | $231,879,514▲193% | $232,120,906▲192% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,787,821▲32.6% | $4,938,304▲6.8% | $79,065,003▲4.4% | $79,367,718▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,364,950▲2.9% | $4,624,927▲17.8% | $75,722,169▼9.1% | $76,243,903▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,243,163▼11.0% | $3,926,318▼0.3% | $83,288,851▲5.0% | $83,635,410▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,767,988▼73.0% | $3,936,704▼9.9% | $79,292,945▲3.3% | $79,803,454▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,658,476▲323% | $4,369,586▲11.1% | $76,763,308▲25.8% | $77,114,776▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,174,285▲139% | $3,932,607▲0.3% | $61,034,249▼0.5% | $61,284,471▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,744,578▼49.4% | $3,921,662▲2.6% | $61,335,377▼1.5% | $61,528,660▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,446,406▼83.3% | $3,822,346▲12.3% | $62,269,480▲1.1% | $62,466,631▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $20,598,678▲277% | $3,402,649▲46.4% | $61,599,458▲37.0% | $62,536,314▲34.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,469,533 | $2,323,824▲15.5% | $44,960,751▲7.5% | $46,495,739▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,011,564▼3.3% | $41,831,087▼11.1% | $43,082,777▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,079,721▼34.1% | $47,038,084▼28.6% | $47,244,127▼28.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,156,047▲25.2% | $65,910,193▲8.8% | $66,093,351▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,521,225 | $60,571,741 | $60,835,177 | 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.
Highest-paid: Tabitha Schmidt — $190,956 (3.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabitha Schmidt | Executive Di | 40 | $190,956 |
| Allison Morris-zacharias | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Andrew Watts | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Ann Phillips | Secretary | 10 | — |
| Bill Chapin | Vice Preside | 10 | — |
| Bruce Heugel | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Cici Brown | Trustee Liai | 10 | — |
| Dr Kent Sharples | Assistant Vp | 5 | — |
| Jack White | Assistant Tr | 10 | — |
| Jeri Delgado | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Jill Simpkins | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Judge Belle Schumann | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Judge Katherine Hurst Miller | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Randy Dye | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Sherry Erbe | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Todd Huffstickler | President | 10 | — |
| Tom Hart | Past Preside | 10 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| M Arthur Gensler Jr & Associates | Master Plan | $501,304 |
| All Florida Mechanical Services LLC | Air Condition | $162,390 |
| Deangelo's Land Services | Land Clearing | $120,305 |
| Dme Delivers | Framing Artwork | $109,887 |
| Vann Data | Computer Servic | $106,290 |
17 grants to Museum of Arts & Sciences totaling $261K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2024 | $102,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical | Exhibit sponsorship | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Memorial Health Systems Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical | Exhibit sponsorship | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical | Exhibit sponsorship | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical | Exhibit sponsorship | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,524 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,524 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2020 | $5,000 |
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Data for Museum of Arts & Sciences (EIN 59-1022050) 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.