Liabilities / Assets
20th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
20th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
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Top Officer Pay
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Asset Growth
14th percentile
Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
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Assets
Down$27,665,115
Down $1,662,323 (-5.7%) from 2011
Net Assets
Down$26,238,672
Down $1,040,337 (-3.8%) from 2011
Liabilities
Down$1,426,443
Down $621,986 (-30%) from 2011
Revenue
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
Up$10,509,882
Up $470,043 (+4.7%) from 2011
Net Income
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Fernbank museum of natural history inspires a lifelong learning of natural history through immersive programming and unmatched experiences to encourage a greater appreciation of our planet and its inhabitants. Fernbank is dedicated to stimulating an interest in science, the environment and human culture; reconnecting people to nature; and restoring a sense of wonder in the natural world. Fernbank views natural history as a startlingly contemporary subject matter, encompassing two of the most significant issues of our time--the diversity of our environment and the diversity of human culture. Fernbank presents the concepts of physical, earth, life and social sciences in an interactive and engaging environment through a variety of permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions, giant screen films and signature programs. As an educational institution, fernbank supports a visitor's intrinsic desire to learn. Our goal is to build a more-informed citizenry, scientifically and culturally, that pla
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2012 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.