Nonprofit · EIN 23-7185836
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23230
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,003,187 | $4,057,565 | -$54,378 | $35,571,891 | $2,185,140 | $33,386,751 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,739,341 | $4,929,734 | -$1,190,393 | $33,107,240 | $2,479,198 | $30,628,042 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,432,787
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $684,498
- Investment income
- $885,902
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,693,601
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $228,744
- Other salaries and wages
- $559,035
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $908,994
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,955
- Travel
- $2,504
- Depreciation
- $3,765
- Program services (functional)
- $2,827,110
- Management and general (functional)
- $494,411
- Fundraising (functional)
- $736,044
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,107,240
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,571,891
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,185,140
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,386,751
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,999
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,076,039
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $29,310,712
- Gross receipts
- $6,775,988
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 68
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN ROCKWELL - ENDED 052025 | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,125 | $23,957 |
| PATRICIA MURPHY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,389 | $4,700 |
| KINSEY PEELER - ENDED 032024 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $116,442 | $7,207 |
| MARTHA QUINN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $100,000 | $6,944 |
| RICHARD C CONTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $11,137 | $0 |
| ROBERT M ALEXANDER IV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ARONSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBEY W ESTES JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY HARTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY MCCALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH MCCREADIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN M O'BANNON III MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY STEIN - STARTED 102024 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES S VALENTINE III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELENA EDWARDS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT FEESER | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMALA ARLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS Q BENEDETTI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE MARIE ELLES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN T HOLDYCH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT D STOVALL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN H WICK IV | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DOLAN WRIGHT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBY H HACKNEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY C COLEMAN JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINSEY PEELER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $155,709 | $15,371 |
| PATRICIA MURPHY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,205 | $8,418 |
| RICHARD C CONTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $8,701 | $0 |
| ROBERT M ALEXANDER IV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ARONSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID E COTTRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DOLAN WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MARIE ELLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBEY W ESTES JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY HARTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| R ALEXANDER KURLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY MCCALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH MCCREADIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN M O'BANNON III MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM THALHIMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES S VALENTINE III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WHITLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN H WICK IV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA EDWARDS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FEESER | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMALA ARLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS Q BENEDETTI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN T HOLDYCH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SKY MASSEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT D STOVALL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBY H HACKNEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY C COLEMAN JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 11624, RICHMOND, VA 23230-0024
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELENA EDWARDS, PO BOX 11624, RICHMOND, VA 23230
- Signed the 990
- HENRY C COLEMAN JR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (804) 864-1546
- Website
- WWW.SMV.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KEITER STEPHENS HURST GARY & SHREAVES
Mission
THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION, INC. SERVES AS THE PRIVATE FUNDRAISING PARTNER OF THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA, A STATE INSTITUTION THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 1970 BY BOTH THE VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO "RAISE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH." THE MUSEUM, AS A STATE SUPPORTED CULTURAL INSTITUTION, RECEIVES APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF ITS ANNUAL SUPPORT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS RAISED BY THE FOUNDATION THROUGH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS (ANNUAL GIFTS AND PERMANENT ENDOWMENT GIFTS), GRANTS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GIFTS, FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME. FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION ARE GRANTED TO THE SCIENCE MUSEUM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM.
Program accomplishments
- NEW EXHIBIT PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE: THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS HUNDREDS OF MUSEUM PERMANENT EXHIBITS AND VISITING EXHIBITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OFFERING VISITORS HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND EXPERIMENT WITH SCIENCE CONCEPTS.Expenses $946,701 · grants $946,701
- MUSEUM UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT: THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA'S STATEWIDE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE VIRGINIANS TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH SCIENCE. SMVF SUPPORTS THE GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE MUSEUM BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM GENERAL OPERATIONS, INCLUDING STAFFING, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES.Expenses $1,038,507 · grants $1,038,507
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH: THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS MUSEUM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN THE FORM OF CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, LECTURES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING FOR ALL AGES, AND PROVIDES FUNDING FOR GROUP MUSEUM VISITS FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $708,393 · grants $708,393
- Expenses $133,509
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7185836
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,571,891
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,775,988
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,003,187 | $4,057,565 | $35,571,891 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,739,341 | $4,929,734 | $33,107,240 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,469,641 | $4,913,374 | $32,188,132 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7185836).
Questions about SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED is 23-7185836.
- Is SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELENA EDWARDS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,125 (SUSAN ROCKWELL - ENDED 052025, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT).
- How much revenue does SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,003,187, expenses of $4,057,565 and total assets of $35,571,891 at year end.
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