Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
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
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.8M
+9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$513K
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$513K
-1.6% YoY
About Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Based on IRS filings
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is a nonprofit organization, based in BRADENTON, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $16.8M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $513K. Net investment income was $210K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,818,491 | $15,327,410 | $18,801,904 |
| Revenue | $210,345 | $2,796,143 | $727,858 |
| Expenses | $586,216 | $608,926 | $431,954 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $210,345 | $2,796,143 | $727,858 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Bishop Museum of Science and Nature ($513,471).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM BLALOCK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JEFF KING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHRIS PENNEWILL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN QUINLAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARTI KING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Bishop Museum of Science and Nature?
As of 2023, Bishop Museum of Science and Nature holds $16.8M in total assets with $210K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $513K in 2023.
Where does Bishop Museum of Science and Nature operate?
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has awarded grants in Florida.
What size grants does Bishop Museum of Science and Nature award?
In 2023, Bishop Museum of Science and Nature awarded 1 grants totaling $513K — an average of about $513K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bishop Museum of Science and Nature's EIN?
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0458897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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