2014 Annual Report 2014 Board of Directors Dear Friend of the Museums

2014 Annual Report 2014 Board of Directors Dear Friend of the Museums, William Ryan, Chair Katharine Denault It’s not often that people in our roles can prove that the support of one donor makes a Michael E. Katin, J.D., Vice Bruce Enders tangible difference in the life of a child. But because we keep careful track of such things, President for Development Robert Ferrara we can attest that thousands of kids last year—25% of the total we served, in fact—had Jarod Bloom, Treasurer Stephen P. Giulietti Discovery Museums experiences that cost their families little or nothing, and were solely Patricia J. Chisholm, Clerk Russell Layton made possible by the generosity of those who support us. Lees Stuntz, Past Chair Kelley Ann Leimkuhler Wendy Baker Don MacKenzie In 2014, we served more than 172,000 children and the adults Thomas L. Beaudoin Bruce Osterling in their lives with a total budget of less than $1.5 million. In Paula Bentinck-Smith Carolyn Platt this Annual Report, you’ll see quotes representing the views JD Chesloff Margaret A. Ramsey of our members, voices in our broader community, and industry experts who believe in the power of play and what we do for children. Their testimony is powerful evidence that through play, we ignite a critically important spark of creativity and curiosity in young kids, one that sets them on a Board Chair Bill Ryan and CEO course for future success whether they are inspired to pursue Neil Gordon in front of our Our scientific inquiry, the artistic process, or anything in between. Earth, Our World exhibit. You may be surprised to know that, above and beyond their support of our daily operations, donors in 2014 committed more than $1 million in private support to the Campaign for The Discovery Museums. This will help make possible a future expansion of our facilities and top-to-bottom renovation of our campus. The culmination of this project, once we have all necessary funds in-hand, will be the most important moment in this museum’s history, and the start of its new future. We are excited and inspired. Please take a moment to browse through this Annual Report. Read a few of the quotes sprinkled throughout, take note of the ways we were recognized and awarded in 2014, and, if your name appears in one of our donor or volunteer lists, accept our deepest thanks for your stewardship of a place that changes kids’ lives. Neil H. Gordon, CEO Bill Ryan, Chair, Board of Directors 2014 by the Numbers Preliminary unaudited results Operating Support 2012 2013 2014 Museum Miscellaneous Revenue Stream Comparison Store 2.55% & Revenue Income .36% $600 Admissions $543,727 $564,315 $551,586 Rental Income 3.17% $500 Gifts & Grants $498,375 $581,787 $513,290 Memberships 10.70% $400 Educational Programs $229,313 $237,773 $254,600 Admissions 34.79% $300 Memberships $190,164 $164,846 $169,623 Educational Programs Thousands Rental Income $45,824 $44,538 $50,302 $200 16.06% Gifts & Grants Museum Store $38,350 $39,395 $40,469 $100 32.37% Miscellaneous Income $4,338 $11,361 $5,701 $0 2012 2013 2014 Total $1,550,091 $1,644,015 $1,585,571 2014 Operating Support & Revenue Admissions Gifts & Grants Educational Programs Memberships Operating Expenses Not Including Depreciation Program Services $1,075,173 $1,103,652 $1,150,142 Management Expense Comparison & General Management $111,498 $146,075 $142,755 8.7% $1,200 & General Fundraising & $1,000 Fundraising $287,240 $309,164 $185,597 Marketing & Marketing 12.55% $800 Total $1,473,911 $1,558,891 $1,478,494 $600 Change in Net $76,180 $85,124 $107,077 Program Services Thousands Assets from 77.79% $400 Operations Prior to Depreciation $200 $0 2014 Operating Expenses 2012 2013 2014 Not Including Depreciation Program Services Fundraising & Marketing Management & General Gubernatorial Visit Our Supporters Governor Deval Patrick, Secretary We gratefully acknowledge the individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations, and government agencies whose of Education Matthew Malone, and generosity and goodwill provided critical support for The Discovery Museums in 2014. It is a special honor to recognize Commissioner of Early Education and those who have shown their loyalty to the Museums by giving for many years consecutively (see key). Care Tom Weber visited The Discovery Museums in April to launch the Individuals Alice Schafer Miriam Schwartz Andrew Magee Marian and Dick Thornton+ Lees and Stephen Stuntz++ Sara Schotland Governor’s “Read, Explore, Learn $7,500 and above More” initiative. He also helped us Tom Witkin and Michelle Diana and Fred Uehlein Jeffrey and Helen Shaw+ Bruce Enders MacDonald+ Emily “Paddy” Wade Carolyn Stafford Stein and kick off World Autism Awareness Eric Stein++ Month by painting our dinosaur $5,000 - $7,499 Charles and Maureen Tillet Bessie blue, in recognition of the $500 - $999 $250 - $499 Thomas and Kenneth and Sheila Berman Joan and Samuel Appleton+ “Light It Up Blue” campaign. The Cheryl Beaudoin+ Kathy and Dan Casaletto Wendy and John Baker+ $100 - $249 Governor closed his visit by saying, “I Catherine Coleman and Kate and Gordon Baty+ Anonymous (1) knew the museum was here but did $1,000 - $2,499 Thomas Mullen+ Erin Bennett++ Kate Ambash not realize how robust it is, the number Marie and Brian Beam Charles and Katharine Sunindiya Bhalla Peter and of visitors, and the range of the Paula and Peter Denault+ Jarod and Mindy Bloom Mary Ann Ashton emphasis on science—which is incredibly Bentinck-Smith John and Annette Ekberg+ Alan Bourgault and David and Craig and Leanne Hansen Stacie Barker Maureen Christmas important for our young people’s Barbara Dowds Robert and Deena Ferrara Michael and Eileen Katin+ James Cahill Linda and Bill Clark future.” He reflected a moment and Stephen and Susan Giulietti+ Bruce and Lee Osterling Sandra and Molly and Jeff Eberle said, “I am very proud of the work Neil and Ann Gordon+ Lynda Palermo and Michael Carielli Elizabeth Eldridge+ that The Discovery Museums does.” Emily and David Jeffrey Riley++ JD and Lori Chesloff Stephen Falite Greenwood+ Dennis and Dolores Picard Patricia and Don Chisholm Molly Faulkner and Carleton F. and Margaret Ramsey and Jeffrey and Mary Cleven Bob Farrington Mary Ellen Kilmer John McCluskey Erika Ebbel Angle and George and Lisa Foote+ Lynne Osborn++ William and Christine Ryan+ Colin Angle Davida Fox-Melanson and Carolyn and James Shields and Scott and Jody Harris Leo Melanson++ Alexander Platt++ Gayle Merling Don and Pat MacKenzie Consecutive Support Key: + 5-plus years ++ 10-plus years +++ 15-plus years “It’s so refreshing to go somewhere where the kids can create their own fun using their creativity. Please don’t change a thing! ” —Irene Stankard, Member of The Discovery Museums since 2011 Marty W. Gilpatrick and Eileen B. Sullivan Wayne and Mary Henderson Russell Wolf++ Kevin Thurston Emily Hogan and Scott Pherson Gail Greenlee+ Wilson Tuffin James and Ellen Hurley Karen and Gerard Hartigan Walter and Christine Robert and Betty Jack Lenore and Peter Henry++ Van Roggen++ Karen and Peter Kerns Stephen and Ann Hogan Sage and Don Veino Renae Kindler-Smith Elliot Isen Claudia and Andy Veitch++ Ilda King Jeff Kallas Liz and Dave Wei Peter and Elaine Kuttner Edythe Kames+ Karen Leader Sandy Kendall+ Up to $99 Anne Littlefield Amy Kennedy and Lynn Liu Anonymous (many) David Sette-Ducati Samantha Nelson Jane Ambash Johan Kullstam and Karyn and Steve O’Connor Irene and Larry Behling Elizabeth Driscoll Tiffany Prunesti and Glenn and Judy Bell Brian and Jeanne Lanigan Richard Thomas Kristen and Brian Blake Russ Layton and Lee Ann Eric and Kristin Reardon Joseph Blatt and Hutchinson-Layton James Russo and Lisa Lumsden Leda Zimmerman Martin Lueck and David and Kathi Santis++ Kenneth and Phyllis Bloom Nancy Traversy Giselle Schlegel Christine DellaMonaca Jeff and Cindy McCarthy Fran Seager Shannin and Pamela Doyle Thomas and Barbara Moloney Owen Smith Fred and Mary Dye Lynne Morrison Eric and Debra Solomon Arthur and Elaine Eisenberg J. Kevin Nugent and Vicki Tardiff Mattias and Laura Eriksson Una McGeough-Nugent Alan Ticotsky and Jane Sutton Katie and Mike Fahey David Oran and Silvia Arrom++ Becky and Sean Turner Lori Fassman and David Cohen+ Andrew Panagotopulos+ Sara and Ian Underwood Kristen Gastaldo Christopher and Nancy Pazienza+ Bridget Walker Maureen Giffen Thomas and Suzanne Peterman+ Emily B. White+ Meera Gill Anne and Kevin Plante William and Sally Williams Henry Goodwin Frederick and Bonnie Rich+ Judy Wolff Steve and Lisa Gordon Richard and Tammy Sarnelli+ Betsy and Dan Yamron Mary Hamelin Barbara and Edward Scolnick Kitzie Zeidan Kevin and Margaret Hansberry Lessia and Asta Shajenko Peter and Judith Zolli Robin and Dennis Hart 2014 Speaker Series Institutions Enterprise Bank+ BOSE Greater Worcester Cambridge Savings Bank+ $25,000 and above Community Foundation EKG Networking, Inc.+ In the second year of our Discovery Museums Speaker Series, MathWorks+ Massachusetts Cultural Erland Construction, Inc.+ we continued to enable meaningful conversations between our Raytheon Council++ Especially for Pets, Inc. Yawkey Foundations community and experts in areas of importance to parents and fami- Nuance Communications, ExxonMobil Foundation lies. We’ve clearly hit on an unmet need, as registration waiting lists Inc.+ JM Coull, Inc. Ramsey McCluskey Family McWalter-Volunteer developed even in venues with capacity of over 200. 2014 Speakers $10,000 - $24,999 Biogen Idec Foundation+ Insurance Agency, Inc. were: Dr. Anthony Rao, nationally recognized child psychologist and English Family Fund of the Morgan Stanley Smith author; George Overholser, CEO and co-founder at Third Sector Capital Foundation for MetroWest $2,500 - $4,999 Barney LLC+ Partners; Heather Jack, founder of The Volunteer Family and Future Foundation for MetroWest+ Nypro, Inc. Anonymous (1) Philanthropists; and New York Times parenting columnist Jessica Lahey.

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