Scienceworks Hands-on Museum
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Scienceworks Hands-on Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ashland, Oregon, registered in 2001, with $2,445,223 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1500 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520 EIN 93-1309725 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 130.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$2.3M
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 Scienceworks Hands-on Museum— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +49% 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 Scienceworks Hands-on Museum: 22 mo reserves · +49% 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 Scienceworks Hands-on Museum— 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 Scienceworks Hands-on Museum: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1500 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520
- City
- Ashland
- State
- Oregon
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $111KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
49.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$111K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,445,223▲130% | $1,241,394▲20.4% | $2,297,745▲107% | $2,408,607▲87.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,061,470▲21.6% | $1,031,432▼3.8% | $1,108,146▲2.8% | $1,282,327▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $872,627▼22.3% | $1,072,372▲21.1% | $1,078,108▼15.0% | $1,265,215▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,122,594▲27.2% | $885,722▼20.0% | $1,269,001▲22.9% | $1,437,055▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $882,413▼22.5% | $1,106,633▼14.0% | $1,032,129▼17.8% | $1,411,441▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,138,297▲8.4% | $1,286,944▲15.8% | $1,256,349▼10.6% | $1,657,675▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,050,470▼14.9% | $1,111,410▲4.1% | $1,404,996▼4.2% | $1,611,721▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,233,780▲14.6% | $1,067,276▲12.1% | $1,465,936▲12.8% | $1,578,235▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,076,449▲16.5% | $952,489▼6.0% | $1,299,432▲10.5% | $1,472,300▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $923,827▼8.1% | $1,013,751▼11.0% | $1,175,472▼7.1% | $1,413,661▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,005,646▼38.8% | $1,139,007▲11.6% | $1,265,396▼9.5% | $1,418,016▼32.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,643,977 | $1,020,973▲10.9% | $1,398,757▲80.3% | $2,102,116▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $920,810▲8.2% | $775,753▲64.4% | $1,643,781▲191% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $851,370 | $471,742 | $564,780 | 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 · $1.5M total
39 grants to Scienceworks Hands-on Museum totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $520,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Educational entertainment | 2024 | $35,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Educational entertainment | 2023 | $106,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $52,050 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2023 | $8,450 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Educational entertainment | 2022 | $24,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,550 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Educational entertainment | 2021 | $123,750 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $8,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Educational entertainment | 2020 | $69,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Scienceworks Hands-on Museum a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Scienceworks Hands-on Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-1309725, based in Ashland, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Scienceworks Hands-on Museum's EIN?
- Scienceworks Hands-on Museum's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-1309725.
- How much revenue does Scienceworks Hands-on Museum report?
- Scienceworks Hands-on Museum reported $2,445,223 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Scienceworks Hands-on Museum have?
- CharityIndex grades Scienceworks Hands-on Museum B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Scienceworks Hands-on Museum (EIN 93-1309725) 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.