Science History Institute

aka The Institute | PHILADELPHIA, PA | https://www.sciencehistory.org/

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EIN: 22-2817365

Contributions tax deductible
as of March 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of March 13, 2023

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Mission

The Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives with a focus on preserving and interpreting the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences. The Institute houses an archive and a library for historians and researchers; a fellowship program for visiting scholars from around the globe; a community of researchers who examine historical and contemporary issues; an award-winning digital content platform that includes videos, articles, and a podcast; an acclaimed museum that is free and open to the public; and a state-of-the-art conference center.

Ruling year info

1987

President & CEO

David Cole

Main address

315 CHESTNUT ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 USA

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Formerly known as

Center for the History of Chemistry

Chemical Heritage Foundation

The Life Sciences Foundation

EIN

22-2817365

Subject area info

Arts and culture

Museums

History museums

History

Chemistry

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Population served info

Adolescents

Adults

NTEE code info

Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (A20)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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The Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History

The Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History is an independent research library encompassing the history of chemistry and related sciences and industries.

The Othmer Library was founded in 1988 when Donald and Mildred Topp Othmer announced their challenge grant to be given for the creation of a library that would work to preserve the history of the chemical sciences. The library now houses more than 140,000 print volumes, rare books and manuscripts, archival materials, and historical photographs. Together these collections—spanning nearly six miles of shelves—form an unrivaled resource for the history of chemistry and related sciences, technologies, and industries.

Located in Philadelphia, the library is open to researchers by appointment.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Center for Oral History

The Center for Oral History at the Science History Institute develops and curates a growing collection of comprehensive, professionally conducted oral history interviews.

Our mission is to ensure that current and future scholars and interested individuals are able to understand science, medicine, and technology from the perspective of those who participated in them, as recorded in their own words.

The Center for Oral History serves as a significant force in contributing to the history of the sciences in the 20th and 21st centuries. We have collected hundreds of oral histories about science, scientists, and scientific practices.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry

The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry comprises a dynamic community of scholars interested in the history and social studies of chemistry, broadly construed. It is also home to associated academic activities, including a public lecture series, weekly lunchtime talk series, writing group, book series, and network of over 250 alumni.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Museum

Science is all around us. It’s not just found in the laboratory. It’s in the water we drink, the air we breathe, the clothes we wear, and the earth beneath our feet.

At our museum, you can explore the amazing successes, astonishing failures, and strange surprises behind the science that shapes our world.

Be sure to check out Downstream, our award-winning exhibition exploring more than 200 years of water analysis and protection in the United States, and our newly refreshed permanent galleries featuring new objects, more inclusive content, and hidden or obscured science histories.

Immerse yourself in stories of discovery, challenge, and change by exploring our digital exhibitions on Google Arts & Culture.

Named one of Philadelphia’s best museums by Condé Nast Traveler and featured on CBSPhilly, a visit to the Science History Institute is a journey through the weird and wonderful world of matter and materials.

Discover the science in your life!

Population(s) Served

Adults

Public Programming

The Science History Institute produces a wide range of virtual and in-person events aimed at students, educators, scientific professionals, scholars, science history lovers, and the intellectually curious.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Adolescents

Children

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Financials

Science History Institute

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.26

Average of 0.28 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

8.4

Average of 4.1 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

21%

Average of 24% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

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Science History Institute

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$3,452,229
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$469,718
Investments	$468,711
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$1,861,567
Total Revenue	$6,252,225

Expenses
Program Services	$4,040,794
Administration	$1,181,180
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$5,221,974
Net Gain/Loss	$1,030,251

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$25,738
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$52,611
Interest Expenses	$371,783
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$13,897
Pension Plan Contributions	$19,468
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$4,211,071
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$597,008
Investments	$113,883
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$4,921,962

Expenses
Program Services	$2,832,701
Administration	$6,426,403
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$9,259,104
Net Gain/Loss	($4,337,142)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$28,222
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$57,889
Interest Expenses	$410,485
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$16,810
Pension Plan Contributions	$91,296
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$9,167,040
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$849,378
Investments	$473,117
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$10,489,535

Expenses
Program Services	$2,742,692
Administration	$1,234,200
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$3,976,892
Net Gain/Loss	$6,512,643

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$26,358
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$56,197
Interest Expenses	$341,292
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$21,936
Pension Plan Contributions	$95,730
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,179,464
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$838,024
Investments	$169,509
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$4,186,997

Expenses
Program Services	$4,137,826
Administration	$1,395,271
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$5,533,097
Net Gain/Loss	($1,346,100)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$31,106
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$187,809
Insurance Expenses	$55,608
Interest Expenses	$829,625
Investment Management Fees	$5,430
Legal Fees	$9,661
Pension Plan Contributions	$84,342
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,323,118
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$567,624
Investments	$176,296
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$4,067,038

Expenses
Program Services	$4,550,700
Administration	$1,080,982
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$5,631,682
Net Gain/Loss	($1,564,644)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$23,024
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$181,871
Insurance Expenses	$68,022
Interest Expenses	$821,644
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$27,138
Pension Plan Contributions	$91,498
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$4,922,808
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$483,044
Investments	$37,976
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$5,443,828

Expenses
Program Services	$5,279,884
Administration	$1,382,426
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$6,662,310
Net Gain/Loss	($1,218,482)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,300
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$187,892
Insurance Expenses	$62,916
Interest Expenses	$822,434
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$38,088
Pension Plan Contributions	$81,687
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$11,207,139
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$749,295
Investments	$58,225
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$12,014,659

Expenses
Program Services	$7,536,027
Administration	$1,323,153
Fundraising	$960,589
Total Expenses	$9,819,769
Net Gain/Loss	$2,194,890

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$34,582
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$284,392
Insurance Expenses	$76,686
Interest Expenses	$819,861
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$34,953
Pension Plan Contributions	$122,705
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$7,501,220
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$763,913
Investments	$379
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$8,265,512

Expenses
Program Services	$8,324,940
Administration	$1,856,203
Fundraising	$1,078,102
Total Expenses	$11,259,245
Net Gain/Loss	($2,993,733)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$31,502
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$291,402
Insurance Expenses	$69,069
Interest Expenses	$820,044
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$104,249
Pension Plan Contributions	$170,864
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,314,223
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,021,716
Investments	$164,200
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$4,500,139

Expenses
Program Services	$8,887,711
Administration	$1,544,770
Fundraising	$1,210,462
Total Expenses	$11,642,943
Net Gain/Loss	($7,142,804)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$28,687
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$381,533
Insurance Expenses	$62,562
Interest Expenses	$816,126
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$90,982
Pension Plan Contributions	$208,787
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$6,256,117
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,223,460
Investments	$1,203,821
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$8,683,398

Expenses
Program Services	$9,245,655
Administration	$1,518,703
Fundraising	$1,154,141
Total Expenses	$11,918,499
Net Gain/Loss	($3,235,101)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$44,371
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$477,976
Insurance Expenses	$65,736
Interest Expenses	$816,148
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$56,817
Pension Plan Contributions	$227,928
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$18,430

Revenue
Contributions	$6,750,613
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,376,991
Investments	$738,264
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$8,865,868

Expenses
Program Services	$7,427,883
Administration	$1,561,272
Fundraising	$952,660
Total Expenses	$9,941,815
Net Gain/Loss	($1,075,947)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$40,081
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$402,412
Insurance Expenses	$70,695
Interest Expenses	$838,814
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$311,841
Pension Plan Contributions	$202,968
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$6,174,967
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$771,595
Investments	$1,551,401
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$8,497,963

Expenses
Program Services	$7,236,409
Administration	$1,889,609
Fundraising	$1,056,451
Total Expenses	$10,182,469
Net Gain/Loss	($1,684,506)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$41,356
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$234,297
Insurance Expenses	$79,422
Interest Expenses	$800,815
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$45,915
Pension Plan Contributions	$199,415
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,291,960
Government Grants	$1,230,100
Program Services	$148,045
Investments	$703,003
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,373,108

Expenses
Program Services	$5,230,134
Administration	$1,347,489
Fundraising	$768,709
Total Expenses	$7,346,332
Net Gain/Loss	($3,973,224)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$39,187
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$210,268
Insurance Expenses	$93,042
Interest Expenses	$800,580
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$45,160
Pension Plan Contributions	$136,166
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Science History Institute

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$3,452,229
Cash & Equivalents	$14,021,362	$15,803,353	$1,781,991
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$14,341,044	$8,061,151	($6,279,893)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$93,761	$73,483	($20,278)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$41,086,968	$43,109,240	$2,022,272
Other	$3,632,320	$2,553,788	($1,078,532)
Total Assets	$73,175,455	$69,601,015	($3,574,440)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$2,502,577	$724,275	($1,778,302)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$2,900	$9,180	$6,280
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$17,870,442	$17,820,265	($50,177)
Other	$0	$750,000	$750,000
Total Liabilities	$20,375,919	$19,303,720	($1,072,199)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$20,434,094	$16,177,760	($4,256,334)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$20,434,094	$16,177,760	($4,256,334)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$32,365,442	$34,119,535	$1,754,093
Net Assets	$52,799,536	$50,297,295	($2,502,241)

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$4,211,071
Cash & Equivalents	$15,803,353	$16,214,787	$411,434
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$8,061,151	$8,067,904	$6,753
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$73,483	$73,483	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$43,109,240	$41,257,702	($1,851,538)
Other	$2,553,788	$575,287	($1,978,501)
Total Assets	$69,601,015	$66,189,163	($3,411,852)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$724,275	$1,134,837	$410,562
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$9,180	$51,148	$41,968
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$17,820,265	$17,458,000	($362,265)
Other	$750,000	$202,800	($547,200)
Total Liabilities	$19,303,720	$18,846,785	($456,935)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$16,177,760	$15,391,044	($786,716)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$16,177,760	$15,391,044	($786,716)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$34,119,535	$31,951,334	($2,168,201)
Net Assets	$50,297,295	$47,342,378	($2,954,917)

Assets	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Contributions	$9,167,040
Cash & Equivalents	$16,214,787	$3,431,136	($12,783,651)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$8,067,904	$12,440,596	$4,372,692
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$73,483	$0	($73,483)
Investment, Other	$0	$88,245	$88,245
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$41,257,702	$40,051,044	($1,206,658)
Other	$575,287	$13,175,484	$12,600,197
Total Assets	$66,189,163	$69,186,505	$2,997,342

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$1,134,837	$1,412,406	$277,569
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$51,148	$46,929	($4,219)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$17,458,000	$17,367,700	($90,300)
Other	$202,800	$63,449	($139,351)
Total Liabilities	$18,846,785	$18,890,484	$43,699

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$18,391,044	$19,473,740	$1,082,696
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$18,391,044	$19,473,740	$1,082,696
Unrestricted Net Assets	$28,951,334	$30,822,281	$1,870,947
Net Assets	$47,342,378	$50,296,021	$2,953,643

Assets	Jul 01, 2011	Jun 30, 2012	Change
Contributions	$3,179,464
Cash & Equivalents	$3,431,136	$2,859,775	($571,361)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$12,440,596	$9,162,636	($3,277,960)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$88,245	$11,426,039	$11,337,794
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$40,051,044	$38,316,440	($1,734,604)
Other	$13,175,484	$5,055,964	($8,119,520)
Total Assets	$69,186,505	$66,820,854	($2,365,651)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2011	Jun 30, 2012	Change
Accounts Payable	$1,412,406	$962,388	($450,018)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$46,929	$47,745	$816
Loans and Notes	$0	$722,400	$722,400
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$17,367,700	$16,555,000	($812,700)
Other	$63,449	$73,194	$9,745
Total Liabilities	$18,890,484	$18,360,727	($529,757)

Science History Institute

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	-$1,089,982	-$632,783	$1,094,202	-$1,850,497	$2,945,585
As % of expenses	-10.5%	-5.9%	12.0%	-19.8%	45.3%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$2,319,784	-$1,889,541	$290,396	-$2,703,180	$2,097,495
As % of expenses	-19.9%	-15.9%	2.9%	-26.5%	28.6%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$4,500,139	$8,683,398	$8,865,868	$8,497,963	$3,373,108
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-45.6%	93.0%	2.1%	-4.1%	-60.3%
Program services revenue	22.7%	14.1%	15.5%	9.1%	4.4%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.8%	0.7%	2.1%	1.6%	1.4%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	36.5%
All other grants and contributions	73.6%	72.0%	76.1%	72.7%	38.3%
Other revenue	2.9%	13.2%	6.2%	16.7%	19.5%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$10,413,141	$10,661,741	$9,138,009	$9,329,786	$6,498,242
Total expenses, % change over prior year	3.9%	2.4%	-14.3%	2.1%	-30.3%
Personnel	53.1%	52.1%	55.8%	60.0%	62.9%
Professional fees	10.5%	10.7%	7.6%	9.1%	5.6%
Occupancy	3.9%	3.2%	3.3%	3.2%	3.5%
Interest	7.8%	7.7%	9.2%	8.6%	12.3%
Pass-through	3.2%	2.7%	2.3%	4.4%	6.4%
All other expenses	21.5%	23.6%	21.9%	14.7%	9.3%

Full cost components (estimated)	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$11,642,943	$11,918,499	$9,941,815	$10,182,469	$7,346,332
One month of savings	$867,762	$888,478	$761,501	$777,482	$541,520
Debt principal payment	$129,085	$87,427	$87,427	$0	$1,227,227
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$12,639,790	$12,894,404	$10,790,743	$10,959,951	$9,115,079

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Months of cash	3.5	3.9	3.4	3.1	8.4
Months of cash and investments	4.2	4.2	3.6	3.2	8.4
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	4.7	4.3	5.9	5.4	12.0

Balance sheet composition	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Cash	$3,077,005	$3,421,429	$2,617,159	$2,381,902	$4,569,342
Investments	$598,789	$349,909	$101,124	$101,091	$0
Receivables	$6,983,770	$5,861,273	$5,700,217	$5,681,343	$2,456,517
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$61,557,687	$61,994,617	$63,108,950	$63,578,456	$63,836,402
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	44.6%	47.8%	49.3%	51.8%	54.2%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	36.9%	39.4%	39.2%	44.4%	43.8%
Unrestricted net assets	$21,414,623	$19,525,082	$19,815,478	$17,112,298	$19,209,793
Temporarily restricted net assets	$9,146,886	$7,989,641	$7,091,130	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$9,146,886	$7,989,641	$7,091,130	$6,481,891	$3,310,838
Total net assets	$30,561,509	$27,514,723	$26,906,608	$23,594,189	$22,520,631

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President & CEO

David Cole

David Cole is the president and CEO of the Institute. Before joining the Institute in May 2020, he served as the executive director of the Hagley Museum and Library in Delaware. Prior to his tenure at Hagley, Cole held positions as vice president for advancement, communications, and public education of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, and as the director of strategic initiatives for the Harvard Art Museums of Harvard University. Cole has been a Henry Luce Foundation Fellow and a research fellow of the Learning Innovations Laboratory of Harvard University. He has taught at Harvard University, Rice University, and the University of Texas, Austin. Cole chairs the boards of the Delaware Council on Economic Education and the Wilmington Children’s Chorus, is a trustee of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums, and is a member of the Philadelphia Committee on Foreign Relations. A graduate of Vanderbilt and Harvard Universities, he obtained a PhD from the University of Texas.

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Board of directors
as of 01/27/2023

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Board chair

Lewis Gasorek

Listowel, Inc.

Term: 2021 -

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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes

Organizational demographics

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White/Caucasian/European

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Male, Not transgender (cisgender)

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The Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History

Center for Oral History

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry

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Liquidity in 2021 info

0.26

Months of cash in 2021 info

8.4

Fringe rate in 2021 info

21%

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David Cole

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Lewis Gasorek

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