Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust is operated exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes including distributions solely to the bishop museum of science and nature (ein: 59-0598726) a 501(c)(3) organization
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust at a glance
In short: Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust gave $513K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $513K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $513,471
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $513,471
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $513,471
- Total assets
- $17,902,881
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bishop Museum of Science and Nature ($513K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2021) to $522K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $513K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Bradenton, FL | Providing funds for the successful operation of the South Florida museum and bishop planetarium | $513,471 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,902,881 | $587,854 | $590,872 | $513,471 | 1 | $587,854 |
| 2023 | $16,818,491 | $210,345 | $586,216 | $513,471 | 1 | $210,345 |
| 2022 | $15,327,410 | $2,796,143 | $608,926 | $521,826 | 1 | $2,796,143 |
| 2021 | $18,801,904 | $727,858 | $431,954 | $324,631 | 1 | $727,858 |
| 2020 | $17,396,650 | $879,267 | $454,723 | $370,548 | 1 | $874,267 |
About Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust
Based on IRS filings
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust is a public charity, based in Bradenton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $513K. Net investment income was $588K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Blalock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Pennewill
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Quinlan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marti King
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bill King (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Raj Mathur (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brian Carter (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Pratt (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust
How much does Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust give each year?
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust gave $513K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $513K across 1 grant.
How large is Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust?
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $588K.
Where does Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust operate?
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust's EIN?
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Endowment Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0458897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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