What exhibitions are currently available?

The museum presents permanent science exhibitions alongside special displays. The Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing exhibition has been extended through April 26, 2026 due to visitor interest. Specific exhibition details and schedules are available through the museum website.

What is the financial scale of operations?

The museum reported $66.4 million in revenue for 2024 with total assets of $433 million. The organization employs 417 staff members. Revenue has fluctuated from $87 million in 2018 to $51.7 million in 2020 during pandemic restrictions, recovering to current levels.

How does the museum serve educational purposes?

The museum operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) educational organization presenting science concepts through interactive exhibits. Programs are designed for various age groups and learning levels. The museum received grants supporting its educational mission including Illinois coronavirus recovery funds.

Where can financial information be accessed?

The museum publishes annual financial statements and IRS Form 990 filings on its website as downloadable PDF documents. These reports provide transparency into accounting practices and financial operations. Historical reports dating back multiple years are available for public review.

Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and

Chicago, IL · Founded 1938

Science museum inspiring curiosity through interactive exhibits

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Education

Topic

Science Learning

Contact

Jonathan Assell

Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Chicago, IL, Inspires curiosity and fosters learning through interactive science exhibits, planetarium shows, and educational programs for visitors of all ages. The museum features hands-on displays covering topics from space exploration to natural history, engaging families and school groups in STEM education while sparking wonder about the natural world and scientific discovery.

What They Focus On

Science Education

Delivers educational programming through exhibits and structured activities teaching scientific principles to diverse audiences.

Public Exhibits

Maintains permanent and special exhibitions presenting science concepts through interactive displays and demonstrations.

Community Access

Provides Chicago residents access to science learning through museum admission and educational programming.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$66.4M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$433.0M

+0% vs 2024

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	—	—	—	—
2024	$66,431,592	$62,342,402	$433,034,472	417
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$58,414,869	$56,870,519	$422,200,833	412
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$64,412,383	$52,060,533	$409,602,292	408
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$51,692,982	$46,601,871	$301,079,614	485
2019	$66,856,512	$62,548,762	$290,584,839	680
2018	$87,049,282	$65,750,821	$282,074,322	707

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Exhibit Development

Museum staff develop educational exhibits combining scientific accuracy with engaging presentation methods.
02

Program Creation

Educational specialists design programs aligned with learning objectives for various age groups.
03

Public Access

Museum opens exhibits and programs to general public providing science learning opportunities.
04

Impact Assessment

Staff evaluate visitor engagement and learning outcomes to refine future educational offerings.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and

Science Exhibitions

Presents permanent and rotating exhibits exploring science concepts through interactive displays and demonstrations.

Educational Programs

Delivers structured educational activities for students and general audiences exploring scientific principles.

Special Exhibitions

Hosts limited-time exhibitions like Marvel Spider-Man display attracting visitors through popular culture connections.

Public Engagement

Provides access to science learning for diverse Chicago communities through admission and programming.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and.

Jonathan Assell

VP - Chief Financial Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $312,669

Hsinghua Chen

VP - Chief Administrative Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $291,800

Syeda Soofia

VP - Chief of People and Culture

Full-time

Compensation: $276,815

Laura Herrera

VP - Chief Marketing & Revenue

Full-time

Compensation: $236,074

Anne Rashford

VP - Govt Affairs/Chief Bus Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $234,796

A Chevy Humphrey

President and CEO

David Woody

VP - Exhibitions, Collections, CCO

Full-time

Compensation: $368,243

Jessica Chavez

Ruth D. & Ken M. Davee VP, Education

Full-time

Compensation: $263,311

Robert Dipasquantonio

AVP - Information Technology

Full-time

Compensation: $203,116

Patricia Ward

AVP - Exhibitions & Partnerships

Full-time

Compensation: $176,859

Dina Torrisi Martin

VP - General Counsel

Full-time

Compensation: $163,093

Jon Assell

Pam Chen

Daniel Solow

Dean Briere

Bob Di Pasquantonio

Manny Juarez

Milestones

1938

IRS Recognition

1938

Organization received tax-exempt status establishing foundation for educational museum operations.

2018

Peak Operations

2018

Museum reached $87 million revenue with 707 employees reflecting maximum operational capacity.

2020

Pandemic Impact

2020

Revenue decreased to $51.7 million with 485 employees during public health restrictions.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Organization operates with $66.4 million revenue and 417 staff maintaining educational programming.

2026

Exhibition Extension

2026

Marvel Spider-Man exhibition extended through April 2026 due to visitor demand.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

A Chevy Humphrey President & CEO/Trustee 35.00 hrs/week · $806,812

Allan E Bulley Jr Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Allison P Ranney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Andrew Clarke Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ann C Williams Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ann M Drake Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Anthony B Davis Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Arthur R Velasquez Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Barbara L Bowles Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Barry L MacLean Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Byron T Brazier DMin Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Catherine P Greenspon Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Cathy Birkeland Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Charles K Bobrinskoy Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Chris Cartwright Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Christopher M Crane Trustee (until 4/13/24) 1.00 hrs/week

Cindy Pritzker Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

DG Macpherson Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Daniela O'Leary-Gill Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

David A Fisher Treasurer/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

David J Vitale Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Dennis J FitzSimons Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Doug Boersma Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Douglas M Cook Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Duncan A MacLean Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

E Scott Santi Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Edward L Kaplan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Edward M Liddy Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Elizabeth Ziegler Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Eugene A Tracy Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Frank M Clark Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

H John Livingston Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

James A Gordon Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

James A Skinner Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

James J Drury III Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

James R Kackley Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

James T Glerum Jr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Jason Pritzker Trustee (until 11/06/24) 1.00 hrs/week

Jeffrey R Applebaum Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Jere D Fluno Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

John A Canning Jr Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

John F Podjasek III Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

John P Keller Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Joseph M Erlinger Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Joshua Earnest Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Justin Ishbia Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Katherine C Doyle Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Kelley Conway Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Kent P Dauten Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Kevin Cross Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Kristofer K Swanson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Leonard Wanger Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Lester Crown Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Louis V Pinkham Trustee (until 6/19/24) 1.00 hrs/week

Manuel Sanchez Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Matthew J Boler Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Melody A Spann-Cooper Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Michael A Reinsdorf Trustee (until 6/19/24) 1.00 hrs/week

Michael P Krasny Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Michelle L Collins Secretary/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Michelle Russell Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Myetie Hamilton Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Opella Ernest Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Pat A Basu Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Pedro DeJesus Jr Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Piyush Chaudhari Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ralph Wanger Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Rashad R Johnson PE Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Edelman Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Richard H Copans Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Richard H Lenny Life Trustee (until 6/19/24) 1.00 hrs/week

Rita Sola Cook Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Robert A Livingston Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Robert F Pasin Vice Chairman/Trustee (until 7/8/24) 1.00 hrs/week

Robert S Morrison Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Robert S Murley Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Sheila A Penrose Vice Chairman/Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Shundrawn A Thomas Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Smita N Shah Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Stephanie Braming CFA Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Stephanie J Hickman Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Steven Hunter Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Terry E Newman Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Tom McGuinness Trustee (until 6/19/24) 1.00 hrs/week

Uma M Amuluru Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Vikram Karnani Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Virginia K Simmons Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

W James Farrell Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Walter E Massey PhD Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

William A Osborn Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

William J Devers Jr Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

William M Goodyear Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.8M

Highest Paid

$924K

A Chevy Humphrey

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
A Chevy Humphrey	President & CEO/Trustee	$806,812	$117,067	$923,879	35
David Woody	VP - Exhibitions, Collections, CCO	$368,243	$26,253	$394,496	35
Jonathan Assell	VP - Chief Financial Officer	$312,669	$46,973	$359,642	35
Syeda Soofia	VP - Chief Of People And Culture	$276,815	$47,855	$324,670	35
Hsinghua Chen	VP - Chief Administrative Officer	$291,800	$12,192	$303,992	35
Jessica Chavez	Ruth D. & Ken M. Davee VP, Education	$263,311	$39,573	$302,884	35
Laura Herrera	VP - Chief Marketing & Revenue	$236,074	$45,973	$282,047	35
Anne Rashford	VP - GOVT Affairs/Chief Bus Officer	$234,796	$21,849	$256,645	35
Robert Dipasquantonio	AVP - Information Technology	$203,116	$29,725	$232,841	35
Patricia Ward	AVP - Exhibitions & Partnerships	$176,859	$20,656	$197,515	35
Dina Torrisi Martin	VP - General Counsel	$163,093	$31,770	$194,863	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
A Chevy Humphrey	President & CEO/Trustee	$765,991	$107,647	$873,638	35
David Woody	VP - Exhibitions, Collections, CCO	$323,179	$24,924	$348,103	35
Jonathan Assell	VP - Chief Financial Officer	$298,404	$44,195	$342,599	35
Syeda Soofia	VP - Chief Of People And Culture	$254,266	$46,822	$301,088	35
Sheila M Cawley	SVP - Chief Rev Strategy (Until 8/23)	$233,421	$38,685	$272,106	35
Hsinghua Chen	VP - Chief Administrative Officer	$237,150	$11,210	$248,360	35
Robert Dipasquantonio	AVP - Information Technology	$191,346	$28,291	$219,637	35
Anne Rashford	VP - GOVT Affairs/Chief Bus Officer	$198,911	$20,102	$219,013	35
Jessica Chavez	Ruth D. & Ken M. Davee VP, Education & CLO	$180,623	$31,535	$212,158	35
Curt Gruber	AVP - Marketing & Sales (Until 3/24)	$195,892	$6,943	$202,835	35
Patricia Ward	AVP - Exhibitions & Partnerships	$181,370	$18,067	$199,437	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
A Chevy Humphrey	President & CEO/Trustee	$733,915	$93,439	$827,354	35
Sheila M Cawley	SVP - Chief Revenue Strategist	$469,649	$28,501	$498,150	35
David Woody	VP - Chief Creative Officer	$308,494	$18,259	$326,753	35
Yolanda Stephens	SVP - HR & Chief Culture Strategist	$279,258	$27,762	$307,020	35
Jonathan Assell	VP - Chief Financial Officer	$253,950	$34,755	$288,705	35
Rabiah Mayas PHD	VP Of Education & Guest Experience	$226,973	$14,735	$241,708	35
Curt Gruber	AVP, Marketing & Sales	$197,252	$6,717	$203,969	35
Hsinghua Chen	General Counsel	$189,519	$9,429	$198,948	35
Devon Nelson	AVP - Development	$165,208	$27,429	$192,637	35
Anne Rashford	AVP - GOVT Relations & Business DEV	$177,877	$13,303	$191,180	35
Bradley Schiever	AVP - Business Services & Guest Eng	$158,513	$20,342	$178,855	35
Mary L Krinock	VP - Operations (Until 4/15/22)	$113,519	$6,414	$119,933	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
David R Mosena	President & CEO/Trustee	$493,055	$27,518	$520,573	35
Sheila M Cawley	VP - External Affairs	$258,142	$34,480	$292,622	35
Rose B Fealy	VP - Finance & Administration/CFO	$256,349	$32,904	$289,253	35
Matthew C Simpson	VP - Strategy & Marketing/CMO	$230,631	$34,536	$265,167	35
Mary L Krinock	VP - Operations & Chief Of Staff	$242,041	$17,804	$259,845	35
Anthony Vitagliano	VP - Exhibitions And Engagement	$222,762	$32,547	$255,309	35
Yolanda Stephens	Chief Of People And Culture	$221,185	$31,790	$252,975	35
Rabiah Mayas PHD	VP Of Education & Guest Experience	$177,020	$17,644	$194,664	35
Steven Beasley	SR. Director Of Digital Experience	$154,379	$22,384	$176,763	35
Edward Mcdonald	Director Of Facilities	$149,554	$25,164	$174,718	35
Jonathan Assell	Controller	$122,890	$39,381	$162,271	35
Anne Rashford	DIR. Special Exhibits & Bus. Part.	$146,780	$8,787	$155,567	35
Hsinghua Chen	General Counsel	$141,817	$7,867	$149,684	35
Samantha Lewis	Secretary/Assistant To President	$72,858	$21,693	$94,551	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
David R Mosena	President & CEO/Trustee	$735,834	$27,932	$763,766	35
Sheila M Cawley	VP - External Affairs	$273,188	$36,979	$310,167	35
Rose B Fealy	VP - Finance & Administration/CFO	$266,701	$31,888	$298,589	35
Matthew C Simpson	VP - Strategy & Marketing/CMO	$248,341	$37,413	$285,754	35
Anthony Vitagliano	VP - Exhibitions And Engagement	$244,139	$36,467	$280,606	35
Mary L Krinock	VP - OPS & Chief Of Staff	$261,320	$17,399	$278,719	35
Yolanda Stephens	Chief Of People And Culture	$229,580	$30,348	$259,928	35
Rhonda Brown	Director Of Major Gifts	$191,365	$16,324	$207,689	35
Andrea J Ingram	VP Of Education & Guest Experience	$181,225	$5,018	$186,243	35
Edward Mcdonald	Director Of Facilities	$154,056	$26,047	$180,103	35
Steven Beasley	Director Of Digital Experience	$152,666	$23,133	$175,799	35
Anne Rashford	DIR. Special Exhibits & Bus. Part.	$149,086	$16,489	$165,575	35
Hsinghua Chen	General Counsel	$145,454	$8,204	$153,658	35
Samantha J Lewis	Secretary/Assistant To President	$70,508	$20,378	$90,886	35
Rabiah Mayas PHD	VP Of Education & Guest Experience	$26,682	$2,042	$28,724	35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$36.8M Grants Received

12 Organizations

Top Funders

12 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$35.2M

The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants

$925K

Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc.

$250K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$205K

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. 2 grants

$68K

Advocate Health And Hospitals Corp

$59K

The Ayco Charitable Foundation

$38K

Robert R Mccormick Foundation

$25K

T Rowe Price Program For Charitable

$8K

Charities Aid Foundation America

$6K

+2 more funders

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Chicago Community Trust Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc. Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Advocate Health And Hospitals Corp The Ayco Charitable Foundation Robert R Mccormick Foundation T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Charities Aid Foundation America American Endowment Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

2 Registrations

2 Clients

Clients 2 total

Museum Of Science

1 filing

Museum Of Science And Industry

1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and

Phone

(773) 684-1414

Social

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5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 606372093

Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Exhibit Development

Program Creation

Public Access

Impact Assessment

Programs and Initiatives

Science Exhibitions

Educational Programs

Special Exhibitions

Public Engagement

Team & Leadership

Jonathan Assell

Hsinghua Chen

Syeda Soofia

Laura Herrera

Anne Rashford

A Chevy Humphrey

David Woody

Jessica Chavez

Robert Dipasquantonio

Patricia Ward

Dina Torrisi Martin

Jon Assell

Pam Chen

Daniel Solow

Dean Briere

Bob Di Pasquantonio

Manny Juarez

Milestones

IRS Recognition

Peak Operations

Pandemic Impact

Current Operations

Exhibition Extension

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Lobbying Activity

Clients 2 total

Contact

Phone

Social