Museum of Science
Grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2103916
- Massachusetts
- Boston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Massachusetts
- Total giving
- $1.1MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $520MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE IS TO INSPIRE A LIFELONG LOVE OF SCIENCE IN EVERYONE. THROUGH EXHIBITS, CURRICULA, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS, BOTH LIVE AND VIRTUAL, WE AIM TO MAKE SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC THINKING ACCESSIBLE, ENGAGING, AND RELEVANT. WE COLLABORATE ACROSS DISCIPLINES TO HELP PEOPLE EVERYWHERE SEE AND APPRECIATE THE SCIENCE IN EVERYTHING. OUR VISION IS A WORLD IN WHICH SCIENCE BELONGS TO EACH OF US FOR THE GOOD OF ALL OF US.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | $35K | 2021 |
| Edtogether Inc | $29K | 2021 |
| Northeastern University | $22K | 2021 |
| Boston University | $21K | 2021 |
| Archdiocese Of Boston | $20K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: museumofscience.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.