SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE

EIN: 222817365 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$9,264,372
Total Expenses
$9,254,323
Total Assets
$39,695,099
Net Assets
$21,134,548
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
STEPHANIE KISH
Phone
2159252222
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $9.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $21.1M represent 27 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE AND CHALLENGE PERSPECTIVES IN THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE, REVEAL HOW THE SCIENTIFIC PAST IS EMBEDDED IN OUR DAILY LIVES, AND CATALYZE THE REIMAGINING OF OUR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL FUTURE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,190,915 Revenue: $6,428

BECKMAN CENTER: THE ARNOLD AND MABEL BECKMAN CENTER FOR THE HISTORY OF CHEMISTRY SUPPORTS A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF RESEARCHERS DOING RESEARCH IN THE HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES OF CHEMISTRY AND RELATED...

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BECKMAN CENTER: THE ARNOLD AND MABEL BECKMAN CENTER FOR THE HISTORY OF CHEMISTRY SUPPORTS A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF RESEARCHERS DOING RESEARCH IN THE HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES OF CHEMISTRY AND RELATED SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGIES, AND INDUSTRIES USING THE INSTITUTE'S COLLECTIONS. IT IS ALSO HOME TO ASSOCIATED SCHOLARLY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, A PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES, WRITING WORKSHOPS, A BOOK SERIES, AND A NETWORK OF OVER 250 ALUMNI.THE BECKMAN CENTER OFFERS SEVERAL FELLOWSHIP TYPES: CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIPS (2 YEARS), POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (12 MONTHS), DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS (9 MONTHS), SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS (1-4 MONTHS), AND DISTINGUISHED FELLOWSHIPS (4 MONTHS).

Program 2
Expenses: $1,465,224 Revenue: $4,865

MUSEUM: SCIENCE IS ALL AROUND US. IT SHAPES WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO, FROM THE CLOTHES WE WEAR AND THE PHONES WE CARRY, TO THE FOOD WE EAT AND THE WATER WE DRINK. BUT SCIENCE HAS A PAST-A RICH AND...

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MUSEUM: SCIENCE IS ALL AROUND US. IT SHAPES WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO, FROM THE CLOTHES WE WEAR AND THE PHONES WE CARRY, TO THE FOOD WE EAT AND THE WATER WE DRINK. BUT SCIENCE HAS A PAST-A RICH AND OFTEN SURPRISING PAST THAT REVEALS THE ORIGINS OF IDEAS AND INNOVATIONS THAT IMPACT OUR DAILY LIVES. AT OUR MUSEUM, WHICH IS FREE, YOU CAN EXPLORE THE AMAZING SUCCESSES, ASTONISHING FAILURES, AND STRANGE SURPRISES BEHIND THE SCIENCE THAT SHAPES OUR WORLD. RECENT EXHIBITIONS INCLUDE LUNCHTIME: THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE ON THE SCHOOL FOOD TRAY, WHICH OFFERS A NOVEL HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON EFFORTS TO FEED CHILDREN IN U.S. SCHOOLS, AND EARTHLY MATTERS, A NEW PERMANENT EXHIBITION INSTALLED IN THE LOBBY FEATURING A COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 20 MINERALS RECENTLY DONATED TO THE INSTITUTE.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,103,336

DIGITAL CONTENT: IN OUR DISTILLATIONS DIGITAL CONTENT, WE REVEAL SCIENCE'S ROLE IN A COMPLICATED, EVER-CHANGING, AND OFTEN STRANGE WORLD. WE ARE STORYTELLERS WHO TAP INTO THE WORK OF HISTORIANS AND...

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DIGITAL CONTENT: IN OUR DISTILLATIONS DIGITAL CONTENT, WE REVEAL SCIENCE'S ROLE IN A COMPLICATED, EVER-CHANGING, AND OFTEN STRANGE WORLD. WE ARE STORYTELLERS WHO TAP INTO THE WORK OF HISTORIANS AND OTHER RESEARCHERS TO PRODUCE ARTICLES, PODCASTS, AND VIDEOS THAT UNCOVER HIDDEN STORIES AND SEEK NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. WITH THE HELP OF THE SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE'S UNIQUE COLLECTIONS, WE CHRONICLE THE POWERFUL INFLUENCE OF SCIENCE ON OUR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,624,135
Program Service Revenue $516,129
Investment Income $123,812
Other Revenue $296
TOTAL REVENUE $9,264,372

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $285,100
Salaries & Benefits $4,772,181
Fundraising Expenses $1,073,966
Program Expenses $6,975,144
Other Expenses $4,197,042
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,254,323

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,264,372 $11,017,786 -0.2%
Expenses $9,254,323 $8,800,420 +0.1%
Net Income $10,049 $2,217,366 -1.0%
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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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
88
Volunteers
30

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
5
$710,965
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
2
$510,821
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LEWIS GASOREK BOARD MEMBER & CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON L HAYNIE BOARD MEMBER & VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL D ADAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA CAI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
T BOND CALLOWAY JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DESIMONE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROD FERGUSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HENRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS J KOVICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE J LANDEAU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK LIPIECKI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED A MIDDLETON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUISE Y PALMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OCTAVIO TONATIUH RAMIEREZ-REIVICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE SOHN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY L STURCHIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY TANNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL TEICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM THARPE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID COLE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 30.00
Officer
$426,732 $46,127 $472,859
STEPHANIE KISH TREASURER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 30.00
Officer
$99,377 $14,839 $114,216
CAITLIN MARTIN SECRETARY, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 35.00
Officer
$92,802 $31,088 $123,890
KEVIN CAVANAUGH TREASURER, SENIOR VP, CAO & CFO 30.00
Key Emp
$267,150 $41,569 $308,719
MICHELLE DIMEO VP OF COLLECTIONS AND PROGRAMS 15.00
Key Emp
$179,825 $22,277 $202,102
CHARLES HORNSTEIN DIRECTOR, IT 35.00
Highest
$142,349 $35,780 $178,129
PONCE HATCH DIRECTOR, END USER EXPERIENCE 35.00
Highest
$125,024 $16,443 $141,467
BETH ALFARO DIRECTOR OF HR 35.00
Highest
$116,808 $8,432 $125,240
ALEXIS PEDRICK CHIEF STORYTELLER 35.00
Highest
$110,450 $15,498 $125,948
JAMES VOELKEL CURATOR OF RARE BOOKS, OTHMER LIBRARY 10.00
Highest
$106,286 $7,714 $114,000
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
2025 $9,264,372 $9,254,323 $39,695,099 $10,049
2024 $11,017,786 $8,800,420 $36,634,216 $2,217,366
2023 $7,789,030 $8,976,013 $38,684,547 $-1,186,983
2022 $7,703,716 $7,776,104 $39,869,660 $-72,388
2021 $3,373,108 $7,346,332 $40,075,495 $-3,973,224
2020 $8,497,963 $10,182,469 $42,440,192 $-1,684,506
2019 $8,865,868 $9,941,815 $44,260,746 $-1,075,947
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