Program areas at Dayton Society of Natural History
The Dayton Society of Natural History creates and provides meaningful and entertaining learning experiences for curious minds to engage with Natural History, science, and nature while honoring and preserving collections for future generations. Dsnh's operation of the boonshoft museum of discovery and sunwatch indian village/archaeological park provided interactive learning experiences for about 262,016 visitors, educating and enlightening them about the wonders of the world through science. In 2023 the boonshoft museum of discovery had 197,371 member and guest visits; 32,477 school children visited the museum; the exhibits-to-go program reached 26,155; and 6,013 visited sunwatch indian village/archaeological park.
Who funds Dayton Society of Natural History
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Dayton Society of Natural History
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Tracey Tomme | President and Chief Executive Officer | $187,085 | 2023-12-31 |
| Michael Westendorf | Chief Financial Officer | $109,000 | 2024-10-18 |
| Carissa Ross | Secretary | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Gregory Hoffbauer | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Janet Wirth | Vice Chair | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for Dayton Society of Natural History
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,325,925 | $2,716,484 | 22.4% |
| Program services | $1,753,486 | $1,376,834 | 27.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $390,372 | $343,365 | 13.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $920,079 | $567,227 | 62.2% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-16,900 | $-41,276 | 59.1% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $123,260 | $128,978 | -4.4% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $24,829 | $22,380 | 10.9% |
| Total revenues | $6,521,051 | $5,113,992 | 27.5% |
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| Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences | 501(c)(3) | Buffalo, NY | $5,462,221 |
| AACA Museum (AACA) | 501(c)(3) | Hershey, PA | $2,047,230 |
| Maryland Academy of Sciences | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $12,943,076 |
| San Francisco Film Society | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $4,406,673 |
| Hispanic Society of America | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $6,027,858 |
| Connecticut Aeronautical Historical Association | 501(c)(3) | Windsor Locks, CT | $2,553,382 |
| Mississippi Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Jackson, MS | $2,346,651 |
Data update history
December 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $113,855 from The Dayton Foundation Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2600 Deweese Pkwy
- Dayton, OH 45414
- Metro area
- Dayton-Kettering, OH
- County
- Montgomery County, OH
- Website URL
- boonshoft.org/Â
- Phone
- (937) 275-7431
- Facebook page
- BoonshoftMuseumÂ
- Twitter profile
- @boonshoftmuseumÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 31-0585917
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1952
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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