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EIN 95-6132185

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
556
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
Description
The mission of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for the natural and cultural worlds. They protect over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years.
Also known as...
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Foundation
Total revenues
$81,574,257
2023
Total expenses
$60,209,771
2023
Total assets
$429,352,546
2023
Num. employees
556
2023

Program areas at NHM

The Foundation provides educational & public programming, displays permanent & temporary exhibits, maintains collections, and conducts research activities with a mission to inspire wonder, discovery & responsibility for our Natural & cultural worlds.

Grants made by NHM

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of Southern California (USC)See Part Ivfunds Transferred To Usc Are To Cover the Stipends of Nathan Carroll, Who Is A Graduate Student-In-Residence at Nhmla Working Under the Supervision of Dr. Luis M. Chiappe.funds Transferred To Usc Are To Cover the Stipends of Charles Henrik Wooley, Who Is A Graduate Student-In-Residence at Nhmla Working Under the Supervision of Dr. Nathan Smith.$39,000

Who funds Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,169,836
Annenberg FoundationFor the Expo Park Project$1,000,000
Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris FoundationNHM Commons/school and Teacher Programs$450,000
...and 43 more grants received totalling $4,164,000

Personnel at NHM

NameTitleCompensation
Leslie NegrittoChief Financial and Operating Officer$260,644
Shana MathurChief Strategy and External Relations Officer$302,105
Roshanna SabaratnamChief Digital Officer$298,218
Paul BessireChief Advancement Officer$350,673
Nooshin NathanChief Talent Officer$291,696
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for NHM

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$40,421,968
Program services$33,963,316
Investment income and dividends$5,206,821
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$43,636
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,938,516
Total revenues$81,574,257

Form 990s for NHM

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-09-09990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 1, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $115,000 from American Endowment Foundation
July 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $1,300,000 from California Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
nhm.org/ 
Phone
(213) 763-3466
IRS details
EIN
95-6132185
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
007860
FTB Entity ID
0502118
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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