Texas Museum of Science & Technology
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Texas Museum of Science & Technology is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cedar Park, Texas, registered in 2004, with $722,557 in FY2017 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2800 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX, 78613 EIN 77-0615845 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2017)
$723K
▼ 46.7% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2017)
$878K
Net assets
-$129K
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 Texas Museum of Science & Technology— 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 · -22% 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 Texas Museum of Science & Technology: 0 mo reserves · -22% 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 Texas Museum of Science & Technology— 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 Texas Museum of Science & Technology: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2800 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX, 78613
- City
- Cedar Park
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $158K (FY2013) to $723K (FY2017) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2017)
Liabilities $557KNet assets -$129K
Operating margin
-21.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$428K
Total liabilities
$557K
Net assets
-$129K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $722,557▼46.7% | $878,099▼21.4% | -$129,169▼590% | $427,978▼35.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,354,736▲72.1% | $1,116,468▲0.8% | $26,372▲112% | $665,193▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $787,154▲387% | $1,107,370▲579% | -$211,896▼1234% | $533,894▲2292% | 990 |
| 2014 | $161,532▲2.1% | $163,004▲2.9% | $18,683▲131% | $22,323▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $158,244 | $158,446▼34.6% | -$59,669▼0.3% | $22,623▼28.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $242,243▲12.1% | -$59,467▼159% | $31,598▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $216,172 | -$22,929 | $25,650 | 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 · $19K total
3 grants to Texas Museum of Science & Technology totaling $19K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Worldwide | General charitable operations | 2017 | $6,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Multiple purposes | 2016 | $7,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2015 | $5,201 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Texas Museum of Science & Technology a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Texas Museum of Science & Technology is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0615845, based in Cedar Park, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Texas Museum of Science & Technology's EIN?
- Texas Museum of Science & Technology's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0615845.
- How much revenue does Texas Museum of Science & Technology report?
- Texas Museum of Science & Technology reported $722,557 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2017 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Texas Museum of Science & Technology have?
- CharityIndex grades Texas Museum of Science & Technology D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Texas Museum of Science & Technology (EIN 77-0615845) 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.