EIN 22-2817365

Science History Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
93
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
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.
Also known as...
Chemical Heritage Foundation
Total revenues
$7,789,030
2023
Total expenses
$8,976,013
2023
Total assets
$38,684,547
2023
Num. employees
93
2023

Program areas at Science History Institute

With around 20 scholars in residence each year, the Science History Institute is home to the largest private fellowship program in the historical study of Science, medicine, and technology in the united states. Researchers travel from all over the world to use our collections and take part in a vibrant scholarly community. The beckman center at the Science History Institute offers fellowships on an annual cycle for scholars whose research would benefit from the use of our collections. While in residence, fellows are expected to participate in regular informal writing groups, give at least one lecture, and more generally contribute to the vitality of our fellowship community. The beckman center offers several fellowship types: curatorial fellowships (2 years), postdoctoral research fellowships (12 months), dissertation fellowships (9 months), short-term fellowships (14 months), and distinguished fellowships (4 months). The other library offers travel grants for periods of up to two weeks for research and scholarly exploration of our primary materials which include rare and modern books, manuscripts, archival collections, oral histories, fine art, artifacts, and instruments.
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.
Science is all around us. It's not just found in the laboratory. It's in the water we drink, the air we breathe, the clothes we wear, and the earth beneath our feet. At our museum, which is free, you can explore the amazing successes, astonishing failures, and strange surprises behind the Science that shapes our world. Our current revolving exhibition is downstream, our award-winning exhibition exploring more than 200 years of water analysis and protection in the united states, and our newly refreshed permanent galleries feature new objects, more inclusive content, and hidden or obscured Science histories. Immerse yourself in stories of discovery, challenge, and change by exploring our digital exhibitions on google arts & culture. Named one of philadelphia's best museums by cond nast traveler and featured on cbsphilly, a visit to the Science History Institute is a journey through the weird and wonderful world of matter and materials. Discover the Science in your life!
Various programs to further the mission of Science History Institute and to foster dialogue on Science and technology in society.

Who funds Science History Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Science History Institute Support Company (CHF)General Assistance$5,811,625
Adams Family FoundationEducation and Science History Preservation$200,000
Ralph Landau FoundationCharitable - Support European Office Activities$160,100
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at Science History Institute

NameTitleCompensation
David ColePresident and Chief Executive Officer$404,524
Resa ThomasonBoard Member$189,546
Charles HornsteinDirector of Information Technology$131,697
Stephanie KishDirector of Accounting
Suzanne LewisDirector of Accounting and Controller$109,139
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Science History Institute

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,038,935
Program services$625,955
Investment income and dividends$124,900
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-760
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,789,030

Form 990s for Science History Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-09990View PDF
2022-062023-02-07990View PDF
2021-062022-02-24990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-10-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Adams Family Foundation
June 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,811,625 from Science History Institute Support Company (CHF)
April 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyArts, cultural, and humanitiesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
315 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
sciencehistory.org/ 
Phone
(215) 925-2222
Facebook page
ChemHeritage 
Twitter profile
@chemheritage 
IRS details
EIN
22-2817365
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
121847
FTB Entity ID
2645991
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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