2024-09-27T11:43:19-05:00 2023-12-31 381357951 PLANTE & MORAN PLLC 8181 E Tufts Ave Suite 600 Denver CO 80237 990 2023-01-01 840518447 Colorado Museum of Natural History COLO 3033706156 2001 Colorado Boulevard DENVER CO 80205 Edward D Scholz Executive VP of Finance & Business 3033706156 2024-09-11 1 1 Dori J Eggett P00645252 3037409400 2024-09-11 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Denver Museum of Nature and Science Edward D Scholz 2001 Colorado Boulevard DENVER CO 80205 58730941 0 X www.dmns.org X 1900 CO Be a catalyst! Ignite our community's passion for nature and science. 28 28 681 900 0 0 29316822 29855159 15647919 17515249 19 649640 6343514 7689283 51308274 55709331 378378 377040 0 0 29122625 34217469 5445 21973 2832418 19593588 25025718 49100036 59642200 2208238 -3932869 37001421 34399828 7298618 8629894 29702803 25769934 X Be a catalyst! Ignite our community's passion for nature and science. 0 0 27713991 16375 17515249 Exhibits & Digital Media: To advance its mission of igniting our community's passion for nature and science, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science presents a dynamic menu of permanent and temporary exhibits (Apollo, Unseen Oceans, Bugs, Planet Ice and Wild Color), films in the newly renovated Infinity theater, offsite science play areas and awe-inspiring shows in its digital Planetarium. In 2023, the Museum served 2.4 million adults, families, and students, including 1.1 million offsite in the community and virtually. 9738487 150000 6914552 Educational Programs & Community Engagement: In 2023, diverse program offerings for people of all ages include exciting science facilitations, lectures, documentary film screenings, school break camps, and family activity programs. Programs included After Hours virtual lectures, in-person facilitated family programs, numerous virtual program offerings, themed celebrations focused on inclusion, Scientists in Action broadcasts from the field, and many more. ExciteEd programs for schools included teacher professional development classes, field trips and overnight stays at the Museum, virtual science labs, summer and school break camps and offsite programs. Our Museum on Wheels: Curiosity Cruiser and the community engagement team connected nearly 29,800 people with nature and science by going to their events and communities. 7925870 210665 1575 Science Division: Museum scientists contribute knowledge about the earth, its inhabitants, and beyond by conducting research across multiple scientific disciplines including anthropology, earth sciences, health sciences, space sciences, and zoology. Staff also manage, curate, and provide access to the Museum's collection of 4.3 million objects and specimens. In 2023, Science Division staff published 37 peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and book chapters, produced 21 popular books, book chapters, articles, and were cited 1,920 times. During this time, staff also hosted 196 researchers and fielded 253 research requests from the scientific community. The Science Division also engaged in abundant educational outreach by communicating science to almost 45,000 members of the public through courses, events, tours, lectures, and field trips. 6,557 of those guests attended collection open houses or behind-the-scenes tours of the Avenir Collections Center. Science staff supervised 35 interns, hosted 20 Teen Science Scholars, and mentored 15 undergraduate and graduate students. The division's volunteer program continued to rebound following the pandemic and in 2023, 900 volunteers contributed over 104,638 hours. 45378348 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 170 0 1 681 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 28 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Edward Scholz 3033706156 2001 Colorado Boulevard DENVER CO 80205 Steve McConahey Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jena Hausmann Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steven C Halstedt Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jenny Hopkins Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alice Jackson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John M Levisay Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kristin Richardson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Spiecker Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Washington Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Ambrose Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Burkett Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher S Chavez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John M Couzens Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jandell Allen-Davis Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Henry H Gordon 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The Museum's collections, which were acquired through purchases, contributions, and active field collecting since the Museum's inception, are not recognized as assets on the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired. Contributed collection items are not reflected on the financial statements. Proceeeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset classes. Part III, Line 4: The Museum's collections are made up of approximately 4. 3 million objects of scientific and historical significance that are held for educational, research, scientific, and curatorial purposes. These items are cataloged, preserved, and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their condition are performed continuously. The collections are subject to both accession and de-accession policies including a policy that requires proceeds from their sales to be used to support the Museum's collections. 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Part I, Line 7 Each year, bonuses are discussed and approved by the Compensation Committee. Decisions are based on general performance by personnel. X Phone and Insurance 1 446143 FMV X Software 1 229500 FMV 0 1 1 Part I, Line 32b: The Museum partners with Cars Helping Charities, that will collect a donated vehicle from the donor, sell it, and then forward the proceeds net of appropriate expenses to the Museum. Cars Helping Charities distributes the appropriate tax forms to the donor and the Museum. The Museum files the necessary paperwork with the IRS. Part I, Line 33: The Museum's collections, which were acquired through purchases, contributions, and active field collecting since the Museum's inception, are not recognized as assets on the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired. Contributed collection items are not reflected on the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset classes. The Museum had 30 accessions of donated objects in 2023 with a combined estimated value in excess of $178,387. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The completed Form 990 is reviewed by the Audit and Finance Committee, and subsequently by the Governing Board of the Museum prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of interest disclosures are completed yearly by trustees, officers, and key employees. Potential conflicts, whether initially disclosed or subsequently discovered, are reviewed by the Nominating and Governance Committee to determine if a conflict actually exists. The Nominating and Governance Committee provides a report of conflicts and Committee decisions to the Board yearly, Trustees, officers, or directors that may have a conflict are prohibited from participating at both the Committee and/or Board level in deliberations regarding any potential or actual conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees is responsible for evaluating the performance, compensation, and benefits of the President/CEO as well as those in a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the Museum, including the officers and senior administrative staff. The Compensation Committee solicits feedback annually from the Board of Trustees and senior staff regarding the President/CEO's performance. This feedback is reviewed and discussed by the Compensation Committee in conjunction with comparable salary data, After deliberation, the Committee's recommendations are presented to the Board of Trustees Chair who informs the President/CEO of compensation and benefits for the upcoming year. The Chair reports final salary decisions to the entire Board of Trustees at the next available board meeting. The President/CEO conducts, annually, a performance review of each member of the Senior Leadership Team. Using comparable salary data and compensation adjustment guidelines reviewed by the Board of Trustees, the President/CEO determines the compensation and benefits for each member of the Senior Leadership Team. The President/CEO then presents this information to the Compensation Committee for their review and approval. Minutes are kept for each meeting of the Compensation Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents are publicly filed with the Secretary of State and are available on DMNS's website. The conflict of interest policy is also made available on the website. Financial Statements are published in DMNS's annual report and are available on the DMNS website. DMNS Foundation 2001 Colorado Blvd Denver CO 80205 841035262 Support the activities of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science CO 501(c)(3) Line 7 N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DMNS Foundation C 4631836 FMV