2013-10-21T13:01:40-07:00 2012-12-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2012-01-01 741036131 Houston Museum of Natural Science HOUS 7136394629 5555 Hermann Park Drive Houston TX 77030 Stephen Sachnik 2013-10-21 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2012 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Joel A Bartsch 5555 Hermann Park Dr Houston TX 77030 64740745 false false X www.hmns.org X 1909 TX The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) serves as a valuable resource for the Houston community, offering extensive collections, exciting interactive exhibits, immersive environments, engaging films, compelling traveling exhibitions, and comprehensive classroom experiences. 70 70 718 444 -1491 -1991 9426025 16027536 9715588 12298261 3084529 2277598 1017064 1371344 23243206 31974739 6000 6000 0 9835213 11858167 0 1971956 10442510 14805722 20283723 26669889 2959483 5304850 155321556 165111268 28430008 26906956 126891548 138204312 The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class. false false 19454863 11482358 Since its establishment in 1909, the Houston Museum of Natural Science has served as a valuable resource for the Houston community, offering extensive collections, exciting interactive exhibits, immersive environments, engaging films, compelling traveling exhibitions, and comprehensive classroom experiences. In its permanent venues - drawing from its diverse collections of over 1.5 million objects - the Museum provides visitors with opportunities to expand their knowledge of anthropology, malacology, mineralogy, paleontology, entomology, chemistry, physics, biology, and other disciplines. The 400-seat Wortham Giant Screen Theatre presents relevant and entertaining films covering a wide variety of scientific topics. The Burke Baker Planetarium provides state-of-the-art, immersive learning adventures in astronomy and related subject matter. The Cockrell Butterfly Center is a living rainforest, allowing visitors to observe plants and insects and learn their roles in a natural ecosystem. The George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park is a direct link to the planets and stars, giving visitors the opportunity to stargaze with a variety of telescopes, including the 36-inch Gueymard Research Telescope, one of the largest telescopes in the U.S. available to the public.The Museum's main entrance gift store offers Museum-related toys and educational items, a book room with science titles for all ages, and limited-time only special exhibit products. The gem and mineral store offers lapidary sculptures, ancient fossils, and rare minerals to extend visitors' interests in these items beyond the exhibit.The Museum is also available for rental after-hours so that its amazing collections and exhibits can be viewed in a more intimate setting.During 2012, the Museum recognized a significant capital gain on the sale of objects that were originally acquired for consideration of inclusion in the collection but were eventually not accessioned. 2214664 6000 2148448 The Museums educational efforts are aimed at children and adults alike. 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43002 72577806 12071806 Construction payable 386680 386680 27966683 6007914 6668 6014582 21952101 120536 9902102 10022638 31974739 26313650 6668 1383648 1390316 24923334 120536 1626019 1746555 26669889 Part XII, Line 4b Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Collection accessions $1626019 Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Gift Shop COGS $978488 Special Events DDB $231004 Rental expenses $174156 Part XI, Line 4b Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Special Events DDB $-231004 Gift Shop COGS $-978488 Rental expenses $-174156 Investment Return $3865810 Non-operating contributions $7419940 Part V, Line 4 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The endowment funds support the operations of the Museum. Part III, Line 4 Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. The Museum maintains over 1.5 million artifacts and natural history specimens in its permanent collections. Collections are maintained in the following disciplines: anthropology (including archaeology and ethnology), botany, entomology, gems and minerals, malacology, paleontology, science history and technology, and vertebrate zoology. The artifacts and specimens come from worldwide locations and were acquired by the Museum through gifts from the general public, staff field collection and salvage efforts, and purchases and exchanges with other scientific organizations. The Museum uses the artifacts and specimens for public exhibition, as loans to other museums, and for educational programs and research. Part III, Line 1a Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o Collections are not reported as assets in the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are reflected as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired or as decreases in temporarily restricted net assets if the assets used to purchase the items are restricted by donors. Contributed collection items are not reflected in the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset classes.Description of collections The Museum maintains over 1.5 million artifacts and natural history specimens in its permanent collections. Collections are maintained in the following disciplines: anthropology (including archaeology and ethnology), botany, entomology, gems and minerals, malacology, paleontology, science history and technology, and vertebrate zoology. The artifacts and specimens come from worldwide locations and were acquired by the Museum through gifts from the general public, staff field collection and salvage efforts, and purchases and exchanges with other scientific organizations. The Museum uses the artifacts and specimens for public exhibition, as loans to other museums, and for educational programs and research.Stewardship policy for collections The Museum is responsible for the preservation of its collections in perpetuity. Under the direction of the Collections Committee, the Board of Trustees, the President of the Museum, the Director of Collections, and the Curatorial Staff, collections continue to be cared for, used, and expanded. The proceeds of any sales of collection items are used to acquire other items for collections. The Museum maintains cataloged records of accessions, deaccessions, and items in each particular collection. Central Amer/Caribbean 0 0 Investments 9234125 9234125 9234125 true false true true false false false 2012 Gala 1116662 894197 222465 105235 31343 172790 1116662 894197 222465 105235 31343 172790 309368 -86903 true 0 0 Wilhelmina Robertson Excellence Award 2 3000 Evelyn Frensley Scholarship 2 3000 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Through the generosity of the Cockrell Foundation, the Houston Museum of Natural Science offers the Evelyn Frensley Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Science or Mathematics. A $1,500 award goes to high school juniors at two high schools in Harris County. Of special interest to the Museum review committee is a description of plans for college and future career and a description of projects or activities that demonstrate ability and interest in science or mathematics. Scholarship applications are available on the website. In recognition of the fine educators of Houston, the Museum presents the Wilhelmina C. Robertson Excellence in Science or Mathematics Teaching Award. This award of $1,500 will go to one K-5th grade science or math teacher, and one 6th-12th grade science or math teacher who demonstrates significant ability and dedication to teaching in either discipline in Harris County. Nomination applications are available on the website. X X X X false false false false false false false false false false Stephen G Sachnik 176918 7128 3816 187862 Joel A Bartsch 285262 5351 290613 Barbara Hawthorn 148183 6000 3816 157999 X 13 331145 FMV X Auction items 40 78364 FMV false true false Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees See above for process followed for individuals described in question 15b. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Compensation Committee comprised of board members determines the compensation of the CEO, Executive Director & top management officials. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts HMNS Board members and staff are required to complete a questionnaire annually which discloses any interests that might result in or have the appearance of a conflict of interest. They must also remove themselves from any participation in the particular activity or negotiation or face disciplinary action. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process An independent CPA firm prepares the return. The CFO & CEO review the return with a partner of the CPA firm. A copy of the approved form is provided to all Board members prior to filing with the IRS.