Charity Navigator - Rating for The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Error attempting donation You're too fast! Your donation attempt encountered a problem. Please refresh the page to try again. You're faster than our page! Give the page a little longer to finish loading and try your donation again. Mission The largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature offers engaging exhibits as well as educational programs which interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world, and our universe. In addition to the permanent exhibits, The Bishop features a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions – offering something new to discover with each visit. Featuring fossil evidence of Florida’s earliest animal inhabitants and archaeological materials representing Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and pre-contact cultures, as well as local history and creative exhibitions, visitors of all ages find something to love at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. The Museum also features an all-digital Planetarium and the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. At The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, you can learn about the world around you – land, sky, and sea – through the lens of Florida’s natural sciences. Bradenton FL | EIN: 59-0598726 Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit? 501(c)(3) organization 201 10th Street, West Bradenton FL 34205 Mail donations to: P.O. Box 9265 Bradenton FL 34206 941-746-4131 97 Four -Star Charity 1 of 4 BEACONS COMPLETED Accountability & Finance Impact & Measurement Leadership & Planning Culture & Compensation Mission The largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature offers engaging exhibits as well as educational programs which interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world, and our universe. In addition to the permanent exhibits, The Bishop features a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions – offering something new to discover with each visit. Featuring fossil evidence of Florida’s earliest animal inhabitants and archaeological materials representing Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and pre-contact cultures, as well as local history and creative exhibitions, visitors of all ages find something to love at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. The Museum also features an all-digital Planetarium and the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. At The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, you can learn about the world around you – land, sky, and sea – through the lens of Florida’s natural sciences. Bradenton FL | EIN: 59-0598726 Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit? 501(c)(3) organization 201 10th Street, West Bradenton FL 34205 Mail donations to: P.O. Box 9265 Bradenton FL 34206 941-746-4131 97 Four -Star Charity 1 of 4 BEACONS COMPLETED Accountability & Finance Impact & Measurement Leadership & Planning Culture & Compensation Beacon Report Great Good Needs Improvement Poor Not Scored Additional Information Great Good Needs Improvement Poor Not Scored Additional Information Website Reported on Tax Form Yes SCORE 100% Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. No Material Diversion of Assets Yes SCORE 100% Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. Financial Statements Yes SCORE 100% Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. Audit Oversight Committee Yes SCORE 100% Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. No Loans Reported To or From Officers Yes SCORE 100% Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. Records Retention Policy Yes SCORE 100% Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. Tax Form Disclosed on Website No SCORE 0% Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. Accountability Panel Score Metric 100% Website Reported on Tax Form Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. 100% No Material Diversion of Assets Yes Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. 100% Financial Statements Yes Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. 100% Audit Oversight Committee Yes Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. 100% No Loans Reported To or From Officers Yes Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. 100% Records Retention Policy Yes Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. 0% Tax Form Disclosed on Website No Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. Science behind the numbers (opens in new tab)