EIN 16-0794131

Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
268
Year formed
1912
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Rochester Museum & Science Center stimulates broad community interest and understanding of science and technology, and their impact — past, present, and future — on our lives.
Total revenues
$7,111,872
2022
Total expenses
$8,536,129
2022
Total assets
$28,233,424
2022
Num. employees
268
2022

Program areas at RMSC

In 2022, the rmsc served 21,961 students/groups through a collaborative, hands-on, minds-on and inquiry-based approach to learning about Science, culture, and the natural world, our education programs are designed and implemented across disciplines, are informed by the next generation Science standards (ngss), and support the development of real-world 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and forming evidence-based conclusions.
The rmsc collects, preserves, and makes accessible more than 1.2 million objects and specimens in four broad categories: natural sciences, regional history/human cultures, library/archives, and teaching collections. These objects are integral to telling the story of Rochester's natural, cultural, and innovative past and present. The dedicated rmsc collections team responds to more than 2,000 inquiries annually and connects the public with our objects through our website and by including these objects in programs and exhibits to provide context and connections, telling stories and adding layers that bring Museum experences to life..
The rmsc's programs and offerings at the Science Museum, strasenburgh planetarium, and cumming nature Center collectively inspire a better future for all through engaging informal Science, technology, engineering and math (stem), natural history, and cultural learning experiences, which increase Science literacy and build capacity for socially responsible problem-solving and innovative thinking. During 2022 as visitation rates return to their new normal in a post covid era we were able to directly serve 166,373 visitors and a membership level of 6,324, through in person and digital experiences.

Who funds Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Simons FoundationRMSC Science Ambassadors Program - Engaging New Audiences in Stem Learning$231,734
Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF)For Creation of A Technology Lab With An Emphasis on Robotics$153,356
Points of Light FoundationCommunity Improvement Project$85,000
...and 37 more grants received totalling $952,542

Personnel at RMSC

NameTitleCompensation
David PestkeVice President of Finance and Op$70,632
Hillary OlsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$193,849
Marie D'AlessandroVice President Finance and Operations Thru 5.21 / Vice President , Finance and Operations / Vice President Finance and Operations$55,400
Melanie Barnas-SimmonsVice President, Institutional Advancement
Sue MacDonaldVice President , Institutional Advancement
...and 32 more key personnel

Financials for RMSC

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,490,257
Program services$2,655,914
Investment income and dividends$278,423
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$385,934
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$204,238
Net income from fundraising events$-25,525
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$103,616
Miscellaneous revenues$19,015
Total revenues$7,111,872

Form 990s for RMSC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-26990View PDF
2021-122022-06-06990View PDF
2020-122021-06-01990View PDF
2019-122020-12-23990View PDF
2018-122019-11-04990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $231,734 from Simons Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $85,000 from Points of Light Foundation
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 20, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
657 E Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
Metro area
Rochester, NY
Website URL
rmsc.org/ 
Phone
(585) 271-4320
Facebook page
rocRMSC 
Twitter profile
@rocrmsc 
IRS details
EIN
16-0794131
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1912
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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