Museum of Science & Technology Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Museum of Science & Technology Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Syracuse, New York, registered in 1992, with $1,532,101 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
500 South Franklin Street, Syracuse, NY, 13202 EIN 22-3158446 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▼ 2.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
-$491K
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.
D
—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 Museum of Science & Technology Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -25% 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 Museum of Science & Technology Foundation: 0 mo reserves · -25% margin earns a D 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 Museum of Science & Technology Foundation— 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 Museum of Science & Technology Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $746KNet assets -$491K
Operating margin
-25.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$255K
Total liabilities
$746K
Net assets
-$491K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,532,101▼2.7% | $1,917,168▼9.3% | -$491,011▼303% | $255,475▼41.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,574,245▲8.2% | $2,113,147▲12.7% | -$121,896▼130% | $438,990▼40.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,454,871▼44.5% | $1,874,664▲4.0% | $400,972▼52.4% | $735,519▼39.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,621,492▲160% | $1,802,714▲75.1% | $843,227▲6884% | $1,215,156▲808% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,008,335▼29.2% | $1,029,741▼29.4% | $12,073▼47.6% | $133,777▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,423,832▲16.5% | $1,459,462▲6.4% | $23,056▼55.3% | $149,361▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,222,639▼31.4% | $1,371,259▼23.2% | $51,575▼74.2% | $117,503▼48.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,781,620▲49.7% | $1,786,437▲49.6% | $200,195▼2.3% | $228,580▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,189,884▲83.0% | $1,194,176▲38.3% | $205,012▼2.1% | $222,740▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $650,346▼30.1% | $863,699▲0.1% | $209,304▼50.5% | $227,857▼49.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $930,956▼9.1% | $862,434▼8.4% | $422,572▲19.4% | $448,128▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,024,287 | $941,345▼5.0% | $354,050▲30.6% | $378,745▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $990,663▼24.8% | $271,108▼41.7% | $294,816▼40.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,316,579▲29.8% | $465,046▼14.2% | $491,270▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,014,286 | $542,065 | $569,032 | 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 · $169K total
15 grants to Museum of Science & Technology Foundation totaling $169K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,772 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,179 |
| Syracuse University | Support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,553 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $9,980 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $7,149 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,200 |
| Syracuse University | Support | 2021 | $7,700 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $7,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $26,200 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $5,892 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $27,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $6,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $18,100 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Museum of Science & Technology Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Museum of Science & Technology Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3158446, based in Syracuse, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Museum of Science & Technology Foundation's EIN?
- Museum of Science & Technology Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3158446.
- How much revenue does Museum of Science & Technology Foundation report?
- Museum of Science & Technology Foundation reported $1,532,101 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Museum of Science & Technology Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Museum of Science & Technology Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Museum of Science & Technology Foundation (EIN 22-3158446) 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.