EIN 59-0854960

Frost Science

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
236
City
State
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
We aim to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world.
Also known as...
Museum of Science; Phillip and Patricia Frost Musueum of Science; Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
Total revenues
$21,571,073
2022
Total expenses
$29,171,431
2022
Total assets
$223,553,087
2022
Num. employees
236
2022

Program areas at Frost Science

Aquarium and conservation - see schedule oaquarium and conservationthe museum houses more than 7,500 animals of over 449 species, including pelagic fish located in our iconic 500,000-gallon gulf stream habitat. The exhibit spans three levels: the vista gives visitors unique perspectives on the biomechanics of various creatures of the high seas; the dive puts visitors eye-to-eye with open ocean denizens and presents the latest Science on how the oceans work; and the deep shares the mysteries of the gulf stream's depths as visitors gaze up through a 31-foot oculus lens into the open realm above. The husbandry team conducts over 100 exhibit encounters per year, getting our guests face to face with our animal ambassadors. The museum works with national and local partners to conduct regular restoration work at locations around miami-dade county, with a goal of increasing native plant species while reducing the occurrence of destructive invasive species - creating a more sustainable ecosystem and strengthening the community's defense against sea level rise. Since 2007, the museum has enhanced 25 acres of coastal habitats with the help of over 11,000 volunteers. Annually, the museum along with its volunteers remove and catalog over 10,000 pieces of marine debris from coastal environments. Additionally, the museum's conservation team has helped plant more than 1,000 corals and relocated 200 diadema sea urchins along the Florida reef tract since 2018. The museum also employs a rapid response team working with federal, state and local agencies to prevent the spread of invasive marine species.
Exhibitions and public engagement - see schedule oexhibitions and public engagementworld-class permanent exhibitions include feathers to the stars, an exhibit that carries visitors through the amazing story of how ancient evolution gave birth to animal flight, how humans used imagination and engineering to get airborne and how outer space is the next frontier; mela?, an exhibition that focuses on health and wellbeing - including health labs, where visitors can step into the shows of a health scientist and conduct experiments; river of grass, which takes young explorers inside one of the most precious ecosystems on the planet, the everglades; and mammoths: ice age giants, where visitors can go back in time to explore the diversity, adaptation and extinction of giant beasts that roamed north america 10,000 years ago. The Frost planetarium uses 16 million color 8k projection to feature educational films rich in content that take visitors on visual joyrides that both thrill and educate. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum hosts a number of renowned traveling exhibitions each year.
Educational programs and outreach - see schedule oeducational programs and outreachthe museum offers rigorous and diverse education programs, both at the museum and out in the local community. We typically welcome more than 75,000 schoolchildren each year, helping to inspire the next generation to achieve their full potential in the fields of Science. The museum has redefined the role museums play in strengthening Science learning and has received national recognition for our educational programs. The museum's educational programs focus on six main areas: youth development, learning research, family engagement, increasing accessibility, educator professional development and innovative technologies. Our education team collaborates with researchers, leading experts, and evaluators to identify the best ways to access and educate underserved and underrepresented groups, then disseminate those strategies nationwide for larger impact whenever possible.
Ancillary services - retailin 2021, the museum began managing and operating its onsite retail store from a third-party vendor to provide product that more closely aligned with its mission to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy Science and technology. With over 2,000 unique items, the store offers a diverse selection of Science tools and toys, books, apparel & accessories, plush, and unique exhibition-related gifts - all with an emphasis on stem and education. The museum also partners with women-owned, minority-owned, and local businesses to bring product lines that are sustainable, fair-trade, or were produced using net zero carbon emissions.other programmatic activitiesthe museum performs a number of other programmatic activities, which include field trips and group visits, private events, production costs of science-based lectures, panels and screenings, targeted advertising, newsletters and more.

Grants made by Frost Science

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of Miami (UM)Upward Bound Subaward$30,988

Who funds Frost Science

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Miami Jewish Federation$10,000,000
Jewish Communal FundGeneral Support$125,000
University of Miami (UM)Research$113,990
...and 20 more grants received totalling $10,349,013

Personnel at Frost Science

NameTitleCompensation
Frank SteslowPresident and Chief Executive Officer$398,379
Amy GilletteChief Financial Officer$184,315
George PowersSenior Vice President of Engineer and Operations / Senior Vice President - Engineer$237,955
Ross ChuchlaVice President of Finance
Joseph QuinonesVice President of Marketing / Vice President , Marketing$126,057
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Frost Science

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,082,333
Program services$16,027,021
Investment income and dividends$10,741
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$26,956
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-163,325
Miscellaneous revenues$1,587,347
Total revenues$21,571,073

Form 990s for Frost Science

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-08-09990View PDF
2021-092022-08-09990View PDF
2020-092021-05-11990View PDF
2019-092020-09-29990View PDF
2018-092019-10-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $10,000,000 from Greater Miami Jewish Federation
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 8 new vendors, including , , , , , , , and
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1101 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Miami-Dade County, FL
Website URL
frostscience.org/ 
Phone
(305) 646-4200
Facebook page
FrostScience 
Twitter profile
@ppfmos 
IRS details
EIN
59-0854960
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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