California Academy Of Sciences
California Academy Of Sciences
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About this organization
Mission
Regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration.
About
Exhibits and public engagement: More than 750 volunteers support the Academy annually and provide a connection between the diverse Bay Area community and the Academy's museum, research, and administration. The all-digital Morrison Planetarium uses scientific data to share current discoveries and present immersive shows. The Giants of Land and Sea exhibit celebrates Northern California's iconic natural phenomena like redwoods, marine mammals, and fog. The Color of Life exhibit explores the role of color in the natural world with vibrant live animals, specimens, and immersive interactives. Gems and Minerals Unearthed showcases specimens from the Academy's renowned geology collection.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The california academy of sciences is dedicated to exploring and explaining the natural world and addressing the challenge of sustainability through its scientific research and education initiatives. through expeditions around the globe and investigations in the lab, academy scientists strive to understand the evolution and interconnectedness of life and guide critical conservation decisions. through exhibitions, educational programs, and partnerships that address these same topics-on-site, in the community, in biodiversity hotspots around the world, and online-the academy aims to ignite curiosity about the natural world, inspire and mentor the next generation of scientists and educators, cultivate a more scientifically literate public, and kindle a commitment to responsible stewardship of our planet.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To explore, explain, and sustain life using the resources of our research institute, aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and rainforest to share scientific knowledge with the public.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 55 MUSIC CONCOURSE DRIVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94118.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 737 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$17,125,052.
- The organization has 41 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1904.
- The organization pays $45,542,980 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,798,787 in fundraising expenses.
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