WORCESTER NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY INC

EIN: 042105868 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WORCESTER, MA

Total Revenue
$10,466,059
Total Expenses
$5,926,343
Total Assets
$27,256,433
Net Assets
$25,506,138
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1825
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
NOREEN SMITH
Phone
5089292700
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WORCESTER NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY INC, founded in 1825, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $10.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 100% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.5M, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

THE ECOTARIUM'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE A PASSION FOR SCIENCE AND NATURE AMONG ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCES, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING. AS NEW ENGLAND'S LEADING SCIENCE AND NATURE CENTER, OUR VISION IS TO BE AN INNOVATIVE LEADER IN EXPERIENTIAL, COMMUNITY-CENTERED, SCIENCE LEARNING. THE ECOTARIUM IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND SCHOOL GROUPS, AND FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL GUEST EXPERIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,370,950 Revenue: $1,454,984

EXHIBITS & COLLECTIONS: VISITS TO THE ECOTARIUM ARE EDUCATIONAL AND FUN. IN 2024, 136,699 VISITORS EXPLORED 45 ACRES OF OUTDOOR EXHIBITS, NATURE EXPLORE PLAYGROUND, AND WILDLIFE ZOOLOGICAL PARK...

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EXHIBITS & COLLECTIONS: VISITS TO THE ECOTARIUM ARE EDUCATIONAL AND FUN. IN 2024, 136,699 VISITORS EXPLORED 45 ACRES OF OUTDOOR EXHIBITS, NATURE EXPLORE PLAYGROUND, AND WILDLIFE ZOOLOGICAL PARK HABITATS; 36,812 GUESTS RODE THE OPEN-AIR REPLICA 1863 C.P. HUNTINGTON STEAM LOCOMOTIVE. INSIDE THE MUSEUM, GUESTS ENJOYED THREE LEVELS OF EXHIBITS, INCLUDING MOUNT WASHINGTON, CITYSCIENCE, AFRICAN COMMUNITIES, ANIMALS AND TRAVELING EXHIBITS. IN 2024 THE ALDEN DIGITAL PLANETARIUM PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR 19,741 VISITORS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,454,243 Revenue: $594,561

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE ECOTARIUM OFFERS INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON, EDUCATOR-LED PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH MASSACHUSETTS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS FOR PRE-K TO 12, AS WELL AS HOSTED BIRTHDAY PARTIES WITH...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE ECOTARIUM OFFERS INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON, EDUCATOR-LED PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH MASSACHUSETTS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS FOR PRE-K TO 12, AS WELL AS HOSTED BIRTHDAY PARTIES WITH FUN, EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS. IN 2024 THE ECOTARIUM'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INSIDE THE MUSEUM AND IN THE COMMUNITY AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES PROVIDED IN-PERSON EDUCATION AT THE MUSEUM FOR 7,741 YOUTH AND ADULTS, AS WELL AS TRAVELING PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS FOR 9,088 YOUTH. SINCE 1885, THE ECOTARIUM HAS OFFERED SEASONAL SCIENCE AND NATURE DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN DURING VACATIONS AND SUMMER. IN 2024, CAMP PROGRAMS ENGAGED 763 CAMPERS DURING VACATIONS AND SUMMER CAMPS. 19,653 GUESTS PARTICIPATED IN FREE, DAILY, EDUCATOR-LED, MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING, SCIENCE DISCOVERY, EARLY LEARNING, ANIMAL DISCOVERY, AFTERNOON ASTRONOMY, AND COLLECTION CONNECTION.

Program 3
Expenses: $614,907 Revenue: $162,885

GUEST SERVICES: THE ECOTARIUM OFFERS A VARIETY OF VISITOR SERVICES, INCLUDING SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, HOSTED SPECIAL YEAR-ROUND, SEASONAL COMMUNITY EVENTS, PURCHASES FROM OUR MUSEUM SHOP, SEASONAL FOOD...

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GUEST SERVICES: THE ECOTARIUM OFFERS A VARIETY OF VISITOR SERVICES, INCLUDING SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, HOSTED SPECIAL YEAR-ROUND, SEASONAL COMMUNITY EVENTS, PURCHASES FROM OUR MUSEUM SHOP, SEASONAL FOOD SERVICE AND FOOD VENDING MACHINES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,434,809
Program Service Revenue $1,986,886
Investment Income $673,227
Other Revenue $371,137
TOTAL REVENUE $10,466,059

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,007,095
Fundraising Expenses $620,579
Program Expenses $4,176,058
Other Expenses $2,919,248
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,926,343

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,466,059 $5,223,532 +1.0%
Expenses $5,926,343 $5,760,496 +0.0%
Net Income $4,539,716 $-536,964 -9.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
14
Employees
113
Volunteers
318

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$353,160
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH BARTULIS CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA BEATON TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FIELDS TRUSTEE - RESIGNED IN 2024 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAUREEN MERAJ TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYMOND L QUINLAN TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SULLIVAN TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC TORKORNOO TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR FLORINA S TSENG TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID K WOODBURY TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AIMEE PEACOCK TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES M LANG TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT H MCCLAREN TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRI PITCHER TRUSTEE - RESIGNED IN 2024 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN MAHONEY VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCINNES TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID P MCMANUS TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN NAVA-WHITEHEAD CLERK/SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT FULLER TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KANE TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOREEN SMITH PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$210,502 $16,216 $226,718
DEBORAH BERMAN SHEAR CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$113,955 $12,487 $126,442
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $10,466,059 $5,926,343 $27,256,433 $4,539,716
2023 $5,223,532 $5,760,496 $22,076,338 $-536,964
2022 $5,566,765 $5,195,355 $21,458,004 $371,410
2021 $5,171,795 $4,525,102 $24,778,012 $646,693
2020 $1,327,769 $4,274,440 $22,442,953 $-2,946,671
2019 $3,948,047 $5,064,088 $24,560,895 $-1,116,041
2019 $4,205,542 $4,924,632 $25,126,753 $-719,090
2018 $3,002,259 $4,859,775 $24,880,943 $-1,857,516
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