Nonprofit · EIN 75-0755335
FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,013,898 | $12,966,453 | -$1,952,555 | $69,655,346 | $6,139,370 | $63,515,976 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,688,727 | $10,931,919 | $756,808 | $71,487,401 | $5,974,058 | $65,513,343 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $25,329,362 | $11,695,909 | $13,633,453 | $69,355,003 | $4,694,100 | $64,660,903 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,052,973
- Membership dues
- $556,775
- Program service revenue
- $5,659,630
- Investment income
- $149,954
- Royalties
- $601,851
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $41,982
- Net income from fundraising events
- $238,467
- Other revenue
- $1,151,341
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $994,432
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,558,919
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,499,844
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,887
- Accounting fees
- $41,000
- Occupancy
- $501,547
- Travel
- $28,692
- Depreciation
- $3,146,226
- Program services (functional)
- $7,703,463
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,622,162
- Fundraising (functional)
- $640,828
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $71,487,401
- Total assets, end of year
- $69,655,346
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,139,370
- Net assets, end of year
- $63,515,976
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $63,932,930
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $54,166,473
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,349,503
- Gross receipts
- $11,074,156
- Employees
- 234
- Volunteers
- 588
- Year formed
- 1941
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA FADEN | PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $283,324 | $7,178 |
| TAMMY MCKINNEY | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $238,405 | $3,420 |
| SHERI DANAE PERRY | VP OF ACCOUNTING/RETAIL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,050 | $6,603 |
| AMBER SHIVE | VP OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,667 | $4,851 |
| ASHLEY HANSEN | CFO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,200 | $3,426 |
| MARIANNE AULD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORENE AGATHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ATKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BIRD BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON BLEDSOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BOSWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ORLANDO CARVALHO | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DEWOODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN C HARRINGTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON HURST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANETTE LANDEROS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MACNAMARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIT MONCRIEF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID NOLET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN STEWART JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENSON VARGHESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD WHARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY MCKINNEY | VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPM Key employee | 40 | $246,667 | $1,140 |
| ORLANDO CARVALHO | PRESIDENT(PARTIAL YEAR) Key employee | 40 | $156,923 | $0 |
| SHERI DANAE PERRY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,478 | $6,662 |
| THOMAS EATINGER | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,050 | $6,701 |
| AMBER SHIVE | VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,224 | $4,961 |
| REGINA FADEN | PRESIDENT(PARTIAL YEAR) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,238 | $1,140 |
| MARIANNE AULD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN C HARRINGTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORENE AGATHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ATKINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BIRD BAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON BLEDSOE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY BROOKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS ANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANETTE LANDEROS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BOSWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL GEURIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HAVENER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUELLA MARTIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIT TENNISON MONCRIEF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PARKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER K ROSELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN ROSENTHAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MACNAMARA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNY SANKARY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WHIT SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENSON VARGHESE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD WHARTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS MAINORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NOLET | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ORLANDO CARVALHO | VICE CHAIRMAN (PARTIAL YEAR) Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY MCKINNEY | VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $247,150 |
| ORLANDO CARVALHO | PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,615 |
| KIPPEN DE ALBA CHUE | CHIEF OF STAFF/INTERIM PRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,995 |
| SHERI DANAE PERRY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,846 |
| MARIANNE AULD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| RYAN C HARRINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORENE AGATHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE ATKINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BIRD BAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON BLEDSOE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROY BROOKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS ANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANETTE LANDEROS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN BOSWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEIL GEURIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY HAVENER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOUELLA MARTIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIT TENNISON MONCRIEF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PARKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER K ROSELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN ROSENTHAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MACNAMARA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNNY SANKARY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WHIT SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENSON VARGHESE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD WHARTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1600 GENDY ST, FORT WORTH, TX 76107-4062
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DANAE PERRY, 1600 GENDY STREET, FORT WORTH, TX 76107
- Signed the 990
- DANAE PERRY, VP OF ACCOUNTING/RETAIL
- Phone
- (817) 255-9300
- Website
- WWW.FWMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SPROLES WOODARD LLP
Mission
DEDICATED TO LIFELONG LEARNING AND ANCHORED BY OUR RICH COLLECTIONS, THE FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY ENGAGES OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH CREATIVE, VIBRANT PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS INTERPRETING SCIENCE AND THE STORES OF TEXAS AND THE SOUTHWEST.
Program accomplishments
- THE MUSEUM OWNS AND MAINTAINS A COLLECTION OF OVER 175,000 SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TEXAS AND THE SOUTHWEST. WE PROVIDE ENGAGING, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES TO THE PUBLIC THAT INVOLVE POWERFUL, FIRST-HAND INFORMAL LEARNING THROUGH OUR EXHIBITIONS, INNOVATION GALLERY, INNOVATION STUDIOS, AND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM FEATURES 50,000+ SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBITIONS ON TOPICS INCLUDING ENERGY, DINOSAURS, INNOVATION, FORT WORTH HISTORY, AND ASTRONOMY. THE MUSEUM WELCOMED OVER 259,681 GUESTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS.Expenses $4,831,679 · revenue $2,161,645
- DISCOVERY LAB ON WHEELS PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES FROM SCHOOL CLASSROOMS TO COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS. DLW ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO ADULT AUDIENCES THROUGH OUR LIFE SCIENCE LECTURES AND RECOLLECTIONS PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO ADULTS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA OR IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. DURING FY2023 THE DISCOVERY LAB ON WHEELS PROGRAM VISITED 93 LOCATIONS, 3,929 CHILDREN AND 593 ADULTS. DISCOVERY LAB ON WHEELS 2023-2024 SERVED 44 LOCATIONS, 6,485 CHILDREN AND 1,046 ADULTS. THE FAMILY MUSEUM NIGHTS PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOLS WITH THE OPPORTUITY TO BRING THEIR FAMILIES TO THE MUSEUM FOR AN EXCLUSIVE VISIT. IN FY2023, 88 SCHOOOLS VISITED THE MUSEUM WITH 18,247 IN ATTENDANCE. IN FY2024, 55 SCHOOLS VISITED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND 32 DURING THE SUMMER WITH 26,391 TOTAL ATTENDANCE. THE FAMILY STEAM FESITVALS PROGRAM TRAVELS TO CAMPUSES BRINGING QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES INTO THE SCHOOL FOR FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MUSEUM OTHERWISE. DURING FY2023, 60 CAMPUSES PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM WITH 14,651 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN ATTENDANCE. IN FY2024, 66 CAMPUSES PARTICIPAED WITH 13,663 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN ATTENDANCE.Expenses $1,901,387 · revenue $875,709
- THE MUSEUM FOSTERS MULTIGENERATIONAL LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT WITH SCIENCE, HISTORY, CULTURE, AND THE HUMANITIES. THE NEW JANE & JOHN JUSTIN FOUNDATION OMNI THEATRE OPENED IN DECEMBER 2024 AND FEATURES ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY THAT IMMERSES GUESTS IN AN 8K DIGITAL EXPERIENCE. THE THEATRE IS THE FIRST LED DIGITAL DOME OF ITS SIZE IN A MUSEUM SETTING. DURING FY2025, 196,130 GUESTS EXPERIENCED THE NEW THEATER.Expenses $970,397 · revenue $2,622,276
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST OF RENTAL INCOME, NET INCOME FROM SALES OF INVENTORY, PARKING FEES, AND OTHER PROGRAM REVENUES.revenue $311,023
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-0755335
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1948
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $69,655,346
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,074,156
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $11,013,898 | $12,966,453 | $69,655,346 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $11,688,727 | $10,931,919 | $71,487,401 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $25,329,362 | $11,695,909 | $69,355,003 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $8,073,705 | $8,192,263 | $53,869,704 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 75-0755335).
Questions about FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY
- What is the EIN of FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY is 75-0755335.
- Is FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1948.
- Are donations to FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DANAE PERRY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $283,324 (REGINA FADEN, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,013,898, expenses of $12,966,453 and total assets of $69,655,346 at year end.
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