EIN 59-0651090

Museum of Science and History (MOSH)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
63
State
Year formed
1964
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) is a museum in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. It is a private, non-profit institution located on the Southbank Riverwalk, and the city's most visited museum. It specializes in science and local history exhibits.
Also known as...
Museum of Science and History of Jacksonville
Total revenues
$5,800,662
2023
Total expenses
$4,407,641
2023
Total assets
$16,052,300
2023
Num. employees
63
2023

Program areas at MOSH

Exhibits - the Museum has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for northeast Florida for 80 years by collecting, preserving and actively interpreting the region's cultural and natural History. In fy 2022-2023, mosh recorded 103,707 paid admissions, with a total of 178,363 served by programs and events.
Planetarium - in october 2010, the Museum constructed a digital planetarium to supplement programming to further its mission of inspiring the joy of learning by bringing to life the sciences and regional History of north Florida. In 2022-23 the Museum presented live and produced shows to the public and school groups.
Education and programs - the Museum also served the community by hosting various programs including winter, spring and summer camps, numerous boy and girl scout events, early learner programs, outreach programs, mosh after dark, and competitions as part of its mission to be a cultural, educational and recreational resource for the community. In total the Museum served over 178,363 people in 2022-23. These included 43,206 school children served through field trips and programs, 20,133 participants in public community programs, and 12,876 participants in educational outreaches and off-site engagements in 16 counties across north Florida and southeast Georgia. 28,599 students served by mosh in 2022-2023 came from title 1 schools.

Who funds Museum of Science and History (MOSH)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cultural Council of Greater JacksonvilleOperating Grant$332,766
The Neviaser FoundationUnrestricted General$200,000
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$101,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $921,124

Personnel at MOSH

NameTitleCompensation
Bruce FafardChief Executive Officer and Secretary$140,000
Dr. Alistair DoveChief Executive Officer
Anthony MortimerChief Financial Officer
Eddie WhislerVice President of Development / Vice President of Education Services Director of the Bryan - Gooding Planetarium
Kaye GloverVice President of Development
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for MOSH

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,309,685
Program services$2,158,533
Investment income and dividends$114,267
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$42,257
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-12,327
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$188,247
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,800,662

Form 990s for MOSH

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-04-15990View PDF
2022-052023-04-13990View PDF
2021-052022-04-13990View PDF
2020-052021-04-14990View PDF
2019-052020-09-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $52,000 from Setzer Family Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $365,000 from Vystar Credit Union
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1025 Museum Cir
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Metro area
Jacksonville, FL
County
Duval County, FL
Website URL
themosh.org/about/trustees/ 
Phone
(904) 396-6674
Facebook page
moshjax 
Twitter profile
@moshjax 
IRS details
EIN
59-0651090
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1964
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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