2017-08-29T16:34:13-05:00 2016-12-31 Kundinger Corder & Engle PC 475 Lincoln Street Suite 200 Denver CO 80203 990 2016-01-01 840518447 Colorado Museum of Natural History COLO 3033706156 2001 Colorado Boulevard Denver CO 80205 Edward D Scholz VP of Finance & Business Operations 3033706381 2017-08-24 1 Lori Anne Reinwald P01388434 3035345953 50.78.203.69 2017-08-29 15:33:57 MD P 6C9B1A35775087DBDB8A6D25ECA509C7F6C27838 AFB07EEAF3D48E08074994E36D975E68554D47DE 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Denver Museum of Nature and Science Edward D Scholz 2001 Colorado Boulevard Denver CO 80205 41910277 0 X www.dmns.org X 1900 CO Be a catalyst! Ignite our community's passion for nature and science. 27 27 589 1756 0 0 24367366 18510187 15394276 15868221 17620 33025 5224737 4924233 45003999 39335666 1797453 1094992 0 0 21064811 22589583 85136 89023 3066890 20317731 21170417 43265131 44944015 1738868 -5608349 27320571 22266322 2699233 3249353 24621338 19016969 X Be a catalyst! Ignite our community's passion for nature and science. 0 0 13632857 14515458 Visitor Experience & Programs: To advance its vision of promoting science literacy and critical thinking, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science presents a dynamic program of permanent and temporary exhibits (Sherlock Holmes, Chocolate, Robot Revolution, Extreme Mammals, and Mummies), educational films in its IMAX theater, and awe inspiring shows in its digital Planetarium. Total Museum attendance in 2016 was 1.9 million. These individuals from all walks of life connected with us at our City Park location and through a variety of offsite experiences, such as the Dinosaur Gulch exhibit. 4717137 65241 Research and Collections: Museum researchers contribute to scientific knowledge through collection and analysis of data, which are then used to generate and publish new understandings about the earth, its inhabitants, and beyond. The Collections staff manages, preserves, and provides access to the Museum's collection of 4.1 million objects and specimens. The Research and Collections Division also engages in abundant educational outreach, communicating science to the general public through numerous outlets. 4662148 29751 1352763 Educational Programs: Diverse onsite program offerings include exciting science theater shows, rigorous teacher professional development classes, school group Field Trip Adventures (classes), tours, overnight camp-ins, After Hours curator lectures, Science Lounge, children's workshops and summer camps, and family activity programs. Distance learning classes that reached 29 states and Canada, and outreach programs at schools are being reimagined and launched anew in the coming year. 10739308 1000000 4755093 Other Program Services: Gift shop and food service operations enhance the visitors stay and extend their learning through our array of educational books and merchandise. Plant operations provide a clean, safe environment. 10739308 1000000 4755093 33751450 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 110 0 1 589 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 X 27 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Edward Scholz 3033706480 2001 Colorado Boulevard Denver CO 80205 J Wayne Hutchens Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Montgomery C Cleworth Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Levin Appel Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Burkett Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher S Chavez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John M Couzens Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 James H Crocker Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Peter A Dea Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John E Freyer Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Henry H Gordon Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steven C Halstedt Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Allegra Haynes Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cary Kennedy Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Walter A Koelbel Jr Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John M Levisay Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 David L Liniger Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Harold R Logan Jr Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Naresh Mandava MD Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Marquez-Hudson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Anne M McCarthy Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen G McConahey Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan B McIntire Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Timothy M Ryan Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark S Sexton Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 M Ray Thomasson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leo M Tilman Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Edward M Warner Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 George Sparks President & CEO 40.00 X 392185 0 13250 Edward Scholz Treasurer/VP Fin. & Bus. O 40.00 X 223727 0 14438 Bridget Coughlin Secretary/VP Dev. & Prog., thru 3/16 40.00 X 53778 0 2998 Mary Hacking Asst. Secretary/VP of Visi 40.00 X 203935 0 14872 Maryanne Murphy Controller, thru 9/16 40.00 X 186893 0 12717 Eric Boen Director of Technology 40.00 X 130003 0 17342 Nancy Walsh VP, Museum Partnerships & Programs 40.00 X 157989 0 18818 Megan Fisher Director of Major Gifts 40.00 X 120336 0 10239 Jill Viehweg Director of Advancement 40.00 X 130530 0 17248 1599376 0 121922 20 0 1 0 Spacesaver Storage Systems Inc PO Box 603039 Charlotte NC 28260 Construction 1135435 ISS Facility Services-Denver PO Box 2316 San Antonio TX 78298 Cleaning Services 723108 Museum of Science & Industry 5700 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60637 Exhibits 636601 Evans & Sutherland 770 Komas Dr Salt Lake City UT 84108 Planetarium System 476500 Kone Inc PO Box 894156 Los Angeles CA 91089 Escalator 469503 34 3196368 10486740 4827079 855053 18510187 Admissions 900099 9353694 9353694 Memberships 900099 5161764 5161764 Educational/outreach 900099 1352763 1352763 15868221 28730 28730 169140 169140 4295 0 4295 4295 4295 7035560 2574611 4460949 4460949 Administrative fees 561000 200000 200000 Miscellaneous 900099 94144 94144 294144 39335666 20623314 0 202165 1000000 1000000 94992 94992 919183 117100 721438 80645 17692923 13920655 2448526 1323742 709127 529653 130414 49060 1951620 1654140 168842 128638 1316730 1006905 209750 100075 8287 8287 407250 407250 89023 89023 2216741 1706980 376498 133263 1816767 195753 1521567 99447 3991035 2576929 701540 712566 581661 145193 322629 113839 34103 34103 3017196 2883264 133226 706 624646 528900 63479 32267 71472 45618 19997 5857 1375600 1021678 316986 36936 236325 8725 226615 985 Capital Improvements 3567107 3566182 925 Rental Expense 2018486 2008522 7905 2059 Lease Expense 550832 550832 Employee Development 429551 172073 227370 30108 223358 17356 78328 127674 44944015 33751450 8125675 3066890 X 167458 148702 0 18756 8922563 5321885 7099962 7132672 2738568 1420402 2764143 2700847 581911 427053 1966619 1717921 14987020 11486379 3204633 3500641 42172 44901 27320571 22266322 1985837 2404353 713396 845000 2699233 3249353 X 19119387 15620546 5501951 3396423 24621338 19016969 27320571 22266322 -5608349 3980 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 33062124 19982851 15176334 15312544 9145570 92679423 7381508 7646134 8371106 8837139 9071728 41307615 398866 252987 373230 217683 292889 1535655 40842498 27881972 23920670 24367366 18510187 135522693 106945 135415748 213373 165675 97691 124208 197870 798817 100000 147556 134961 154569 294144 831230 137152740 101816706 0.98730 0.98550 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 407250 407250 41469875 41877125 1000000 250000 0 0 1000000 1000000 1000000 1000000 4000000 6000000 50882 53138 179158 407250 690428 250000 250000 250000 250000 1000000 1500000 X X X 0 14987020 11486379 3500641 3500641 39339646 3980 3980 39335666 0 39335666 44944015 0 44944015 0 44944015 Part III, Line 1a: The Museum's collections, which were acquired through purchases, contributions, and active field collecting since the Museum's inception, are not recognized as assets on the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired. Contributed collection items are not reflected on the financial statements. Proceeeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset classes. Part III, Line 4: The Museum's collections are made up of approximately 4.1 million objects of scientific and historical significance that are held for educational, research, scientific, and curatorial purposes. These items are cataloged, preserved, and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their condition are performed continuously. The collections are subject to both accession and de-accession policies including a policy that requires proceeds from their sales to be used to support the Museum's collections. X X X X X X X 1 Aria Communications Corporation 11900 Wayzata Blvd Minnetonka MN 55305 Phone solicitations 0 0 22633 -22633 Thompson & Associates 112 Westwood Pl 250 Brentwood TN 37027 Planned giving consultant 0 0 66000 -66000 88633 -88633 CO Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column (v) Fundraising consultant and phone solicitations 1 DMNS Foundation 2001 Colorado Boulevard Denver CO 80205 841035262 501(c)(3) 1000000 General operating support 1 Teacher stipends for attending educational seminars. 136 4792 Offset of bus rentals 43 24959 RCD Internships 41 65241 Part I, Line 2: Funds expended for restricted purposes are tracked and reported by the Foundation. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 George Sparks President & CEO 333290 0 58895 0 0 0 13250 0 0 0 405435 0 0 0 Edward Scholz Treasurer/VP Fin. & Bus. O 198727 0 25000 0 0 0 10410 0 4028 0 238165 0 0 0 Mary Hacking Asst. Secretary/VP of Visi 188935 0 15000 0 0 0 10400 0 4472 0 218807 0 0 0 Maryanne Murphy Controller, thru 9/16 116893 0 70000 0 0 0 9571 0 3146 0 199610 0 0 0 Nancy Walsh VP, Museum Partnerships & Programs 142989 0 15000 0 0 0 8326 0 10492 0 176807 0 0 0 X Microsoft 1 562164 FMV X Phone and Insurance 1 292889 FMV X Collections 51 0 0 0 1 1 Part I, Line 32b: The Museum partners with Cars Helping Charities, that will collect a donated vehicle from the donor, sell it, and then forward the proceeds net of appropriate expenses to the Museum. Cars Helping Charities distributes the appropriate tax forms to the donor and the Museum. The Museum files the necessary paperwork with the IRS. Part I, Line 33: The Museum's collections, which were acquired through purchases, contributions, and active field collecting since the Museum's inception, are not recognized as assets on the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired. Contributed collection items are not reflected on the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset classes. The Museum had 51 accessions of donated objects in 2016 with a combined estimated value in excess of $1,060,000. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The completed Form 990 is reviewed by the Audit and Finance Committee, and subsequently by the Governing Board of the Museum prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of interest disclosures are completed yearly by trustees, officers, and key employees. Potential conflicts, whether initially disclosed or subsequently discovered, are reviewed by the Nominating and Governance Committee to determine if a conflict actually exists. The Nominating and Governance Committee provides a report of conflicts and Committee decisions to the Board yearly. Trustees, officers, or directors that may have a conflict are prohibited from participating at both the Committee and/or Board level in deliberations regarding any potential or actual conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees is responsible for evaluating the performance, compensation, and benefits of the President/CEO as well as those in a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the Museum, including the officers and senior administrative staff. The Compensation Committee solicits feedback annually from the Board of Trustees and senior staff regarding the President/CEO's performance. This feedback is reviewed and discussed by the Compensation Committee in conjunction with comparable salary data. After deliberation, the Committee's recommendations are presented to the Board of Trustees Chair who informs the President/CEO of compensation and benefits for the upcoming year. The Chair reports final salary decisions to the entire Board of Trustees at the next available board meeting. The President/CEO conducts, annually, a performance review of each member of the Senior Leadership Team. Using comparable salary data and compensation adjustment guidelines reviewed by the Board of Trustees, the President/CEO determines the compensation and benefits for each member of the Senior Leadership Team. The President/CEO then presents this information to the Compensation Committee for their review and approval. Minutes are kept for each meeting of the Compensation Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents are publicly filed with the Secretary of State and are available on DMNS's website. The conflict of interest policy is also made available on the website. Financial Statements are published in DMNS's annual report and are available on the DMNS website. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c This process has not changed from the prior year. DMNS Foundation 2001 Colorado Blvd Denver CO 80205 841035262 Support the activities of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science CO 501(c)(3) Line 7 N/A 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0