National Hurricane Museum & Science Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
National Hurricane Museum & Science Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, registered in 2007, with $31 in FY2018 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1205 N Lake Shore Dr, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 EIN 83-0460806 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2018)
$31
▼ 98.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2018)
$43K
Net assets
$597K
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.
F
—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 National Hurricane Museum & Science Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating167 mo reserves · -138565% 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 National Hurricane Museum & Science Center: 167 mo reserves · -138565% margin earns a F 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 National Hurricane Museum & Science Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 National Hurricane Museum & Science Center: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1205 N Lake Shore Dr, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
- City
- Lake Charles
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $313K (FY2013) to $31 (FY2018) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2018)
Liabilities $0Net assets $597K
Operating margin
-138564.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$597K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$597K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $31▼98.3% | $42,986▼79.5% | $597,105▼6.7% | $597,105▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,855▼99.8% | $209,740▼55.2% | $640,060▼25.0% | $648,116▼26.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $928,879▲90.6% | $467,829▲21.9% | $853,767▲117% | $875,806▲123% | 990 |
| 2014 | $487,353▲55.5% | $383,643▲27.2% | $393,237▲35.8% | $393,237▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $313,440 | $301,705▲31.3% | $289,527▲4.2% | $330,941▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $229,750▲5156% | $277,792▲4.6% | $278,470▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,371 | $265,682 | $265,682 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is National Hurricane Museum & Science Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Hurricane Museum & Science Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-0460806, based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is National Hurricane Museum & Science Center's EIN?
- National Hurricane Museum & Science Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-0460806.
- How much revenue does National Hurricane Museum & Science Center report?
- National Hurricane Museum & Science Center reported $31 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2018 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does National Hurricane Museum & Science Center have?
- CharityIndex grades National Hurricane Museum & Science Center F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for National Hurricane Museum & Science Center (EIN 83-0460806) 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.