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Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income TaxUnder section 501(c), 527, or 4947(aXl) of the Internal Revenue Code

(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service ► The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements

A For the 2005 calen dar year, or tax year beginning , 2005,

B Check if applicable

Address changePlease useIRS label Houston Museum of Natural Scienceorpnnt One Hermann Circle Drive

Name change or type.See Houston, TX 77030

Initial return specificinstruc-

r:inal return bans.

Amended return

Application pending • Section 501(cX3) organizations and 4947(aXl) nonexemptcharitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A(Form 990 or 990-EZ).

G Web site: ► www. hmns. orq

J Organization type(check only one) ► X 501(c) 3 -4 Insert no ) 4947(a)(I) or

K Check here ► If the organization's gross receipts are normally not more than$25,000. The organization need not file a return with the IRS, but if the organizationchooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return . Some states require acomplete return.

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2005Open to Public

Inspection

D Employer Identification Number

74-1036131E Telephone number

713-639-4629Accounting

F method : Cash X Accrual

Other (specify) 0"

H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations.

H (a) Is this a group return for affiliates?El

Yes N No

H (b) If 'Yes,' enter number of affiliates ►

H (c) Are all affiliates included? .El

YesF]

No

(If 'No,' attach a list See instructions )527

H (d) Is this a separate return filed by an

organization covered by a group rulmg7 F]Yes FX I No

I Group Ex

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Number ►If the organization is not requirede B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF)L Gross receipts Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 10b to line 12 0' 52, 758, 658 .

Pert I Revenue . Expenses . and Chanaes in Net Assets or F yes (See Instructinnsl

1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received.

a Direct public support 1 a 9,887,408.

b Indirect public support 1 b

c Government contributions (grants) 1 c

O d IathroughlIc)(cash $ 9, 799, 365. noncash $ 88, 043. 1 d 9,887,408.2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) 2 8, 771, 576.

V 3 Membership dues and assessments 3

4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4 91, 917.

] 5 Dividends and interest from securities 5 930, 815.-l 6a Gross rents 6a 465, 139.

b Less rental expenses 6b

c Net rental income or (loss) (subtract line 6b from line 6a) 6c 465, 139.7 Other investment income (describe ► ) 7

ot is oth r8a G(A) Securities (B) Other

ross ^\ Vthan I entorREC 30, 452, 711. 8a

u b Less. st asis and sales e N ses 27, 321, 495. 8b

c Gain or ( ss) attach a 2pat t 1 3, 131, 216. 8c

d Net gal bT los^ line 8c, co s (A) and (Wine B)) 8d 3, 131, 216.

9 Special ve t sche le). If any amount is from gaming, check here ►a Gross re r nue (ll^ltQ 853, 289. of contributions

reported a) 9a 280, 026.

b Less direct expenses other than fundraising expenses 9b 131,301.

c Net income or (loss) from special events (subtract line 9b from line 9a) Statement 2 9c 148,725.

10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 10a 1,905,959.

b Less cost of goods sold 10b 1,802,687.

c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule) (subtract line l0b from line lOa) Statement 3 10c 103, 272 .

11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) 11 -26, 893.

12 Total revenue (add lines ld. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, 1Oc, and 11) 12 23,503,175.13 Program services (from line 44, column (B)) 13 18, 417, 976.

Ex 14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)) 14 2, 065, 075.PEN

15 Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)) 15 781 ,560.E 16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) 16

S 17 Total expenses (add lines 16 and 44, column (A)) 17 21, 264, 611.A 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (suotract line 17 from line 12) 18 2, 238, 564.

N S 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)) 19 89, 107, 368.

T 7 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) See Statement 4 20 -2,073,333.S 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year (combine lines 18, 19, and 20) 21 89, 272, 599.

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Form 990 2005) Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Page 2Part l Statement of Functional Expenses All organizations must complete column (A). Columns (B), (C), and (D) are

required for section 501 (c)(3) and organizations and section 4947 (a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others.

Do not includr amounts reported on line6b, 8b, 9b, 10b, or 16 of Part 1. (A) Total

(B) Programservices

(C) Managementand general (D) Fundraising

22 Grants and allocations ( att sch ) See Stm 5

(cash $ 6,000.

non-cash $

If this amount includesforeign grants , check here E] 2 , 000. , 000.

23 Specific assistance to individuals ( att sch) 23

24 Benefits paid to or for members (att sch) 24

25 Compensation of officers, directors , etc 25 167, 521 . 138 , 861. 20, 990 . 7 , 670.26 Other salaries and wages 26 5, 225, 108. 4 , 315 , 935. 628, 595. 280,578.27 Pension plan contributions 27 119 , 686. 95 , 908. 19, 231. 4 , 547.28 Other employee benefits 28 188 761. 155 477. 20, 641. 12,643.29 Payroll taxes 29 461, 168. 363, 340. 74,455. 23,373.30 Professional fundraising fees 30

31 Accounting fees 31 55, 491. 55, 491.

32 Legal fees 32

33 Supplies 33 281 587. 257 764. 19,068. 4,755.34 Telephone 34 21, 406. 15,273. 5, 906. 227 .35 Postage and shipping 35 189 217. 173 020. 16,197.36 Occupancy 36 2 , 855 , 374. 2,408 , 607. 311, 166. 135, 601.37 Equipment rental and maintenance 37 201 114. 168 , 280. 32, 834,38 Printing and publications 38 396, 503. 373 742. 22,761.39 Travel 39 357, 243. 301, 930. 52,060. 3,253.40 Conferences, conventions , and meetings 40 6 , 564 . 6 , 564.41 Interest 41 10 , 338. 10 , 338.42 Depreciation , depletion, etc(attach schedule ) 42 2,000, 565. 1, 652, 637. 240, 967. 106 , 961.43 Other expenses not covered above ( itemize)

a See Statement _6 -- _ _ 43a 8 , 720 , 965. 7 984, 638. 573, 333. 162, 994.

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-44 Total functional expenses . Add lines 22 throw h

43 (Organizations completing columns ( B) - (Dj,car these totals to lines 13 - 15 ) 44 21, 264 611. 18, 417 976. 2, 065, 075. 781 , 560.

Joint Costs. Check if you are following SOP 98.2.

Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services? -F] Yes NoIf 'Yes,' enter (i) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ ; (ii) the amount allocated to Program services

$ , (iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ and (iv ) the amount allocatedto Fundraising $

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Form 990 (2005 Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Page 3Part III Statement of Prog ram Service Accom plishmentsForm 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particularorganization. How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return. Therefore,please make sure the retu rn is complete and accura t e and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments.

What is the organization ' s primary exempt purpose? ► S cientific education andenrichment_ Program Service ExpensesAll organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner State the number of (Required for 501 (c)(3) andclients served , publications issued etc. Discuss achievements that are not measurable (Section 501 (c)(3) and (4) organ - 44947(a)( 1) trusts,

andizations and 4947 (a) (1 ) nonexem i charitable trusts must also enter the amount of g rants and allocations to others . ) optional for others )

a See Statement- 7

----------------------------------------------------(Grants and allocations $ 6, 000. ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here 01 1 8,417,976.

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----------------------------------------------------(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here P. [7

e Other program services

and allocations If this amount includes foreign grants, check here 0"

f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services) 18, 417, 976.

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Form 990 (2005) Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Page 4

Pafiff Balance Sheets (See Instructions)

Note : Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the description (A) (B)column should be for end-of-year amounts only. Beginning of year End of year

45 Cash - non - interest - bearing 797, 390. 45 758, 201.46 Savings and temporary cash investments 2, 779, 636. 46 2, 427, 545.

47a Accounts receivable 47a 562 , 118.

b Less : allowance for doubtful accounts 47b 569 036 . 47c 562,118.

48a Pledges receivable 48a 2, 312, 149.

b Less : allowance for doubtful accounts 48b 2 , 875, 707. 48c 2 , 312, 149.49 Grants receivable 49

A 50 Receivables from officers , directors , trustees, and keys employees (attach schedule) 50

E 51 a Other notes & loans receivable (attach sch) 51 a

s b Less. allowance for doubtful accounts 51 b 51 c

52 Inventories for sale or use 429, 614. 52 570, 599.53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 598, 221. 53 781,067.

54 Investments - securities (attach schedule ) See St 8 Cost XQ FMV 49, 751, 394. 54 50,699,547.55a Investments - land, buildings , & equipment : basis 55a 255, 966.

b Less. accumulated depreciation(attach schedule ) Statement 9 55b 255, 966. 55c 255, 966.

56 Investments - other (attach schedule ) See Stmt 10 200, 974. 56 148, 165.57a Land , buildings, and equipment basis 57a 59 , 540, 525.

b Less. accumulated depreciation(attach schedule) Statement 11 57b 26, 185, 965. 33, 568, 913. 57c 33, 354, 560.

58 Other assets (describe - ) 58

59 Total assets (must equal line 74) Add lines 45 through 58 91, 826, 851. 59 91 ,869,917.60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1, 436, 017. 60 1, 493, 659.

L 61 Grants payable 61

A 62 Deferred revenue 557, 741. 62 895,794.1L

63 Loans from officers, directors , trustees, and key employees (attach schedule) 63

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64a Tax -exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule) 64a

I b Mortgages and other notes payable ( attach schedule ) See Statement 12 209, 477. 64b 172,465.s 65 Other liabilities (describe ► See Statement 13 ) 516, 248. 65 35,400.

66 Total liabilities. Add lines 60 through 65 2, 719, 483. 66 2,597,318.

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 , check here ► X and complete lines 67N

through 69 and lines 73 and 74

A 67 Unrestricted 54, 275, 012. 67 54,608,158.s 68 Temporarily restricted 6 , 266, 172. 68 5,836,247.

69 Permanently restricted 28 , 566, 184. 69 28 ,828,194.o Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 , check here ► and complete lines

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70 through 74.

70 Capital stock , trust principal , or current funds 70

a71 Paid-in or capital surplus , or land , building, and equipment fund 71

A 72 Retained earnings, endowment , accumulated income , or other funds 72AN 73 Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 throughE 72, column (A) must equal line 19, column (B) must equal line 21) 89, 107, 368. 73 89,272,599.

74 Total liabilities and net assetslfund balances . Add lines 66 and 73 91, 826, 851. 74 91,869,917.BAA Form 990 (2005)

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Form 990 (2005) Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Page 5'ad IV-A Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements with Revenue per Return (See

instructions.)

a Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements a 23,424,644.b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12.

1 Net unrealized gains on investments b1 -2 , 073,333.2Donated services and use of facilities b2 371 , 862.

3Recoveries of prior year grants b3

40ther (specify):----------------------------

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-Add lines b1 through b4 b -1 , 701 , 471.

c Subtract line b from line a c 25, 126, 115.d Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a:

1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b d1 311,048.

20ther (specify):------------------------------

See Stm 14 d2 -1,933,988.---------------------------------------Add lines dl and d2 d 1,622 ,940.

e Total revenue (Part I, line 12). Add lines c and d e 23, 503, 175.

Rart IV-B Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements with Expenses per Return

a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements . a 23,259,413.b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17:

1 Donated services and use of facilities b1 371,862.

2Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20 b2

3Losses reported on Part I. line 20 b3

40ther (specify).------------------------------

See Stmt 15 _______________________ b4 1, 933, 988.Add lines b1 through b4 b 2,305,850.

c Subtract line b from line a c 20, 953, 563.d Amounts included on Part i. line 17, but not on line a:

1 Investment expenses not 1nc:uded on Part I, line 6b d1 311,048.

2Other (specify)------------------------------

d2---------------------------------------Add lines dl and d2 d 11,048.

e Total expenses (Part I, line 17) Add lines c and d e 21,264,611.

P rtV.A Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (List each person who was an officer, director, trustee,or key employee at any time during the year even if they were not compensated.) (See the instructions.)

(A) Name and address

(B) Title and average hoursper week devoted

to position

(C) Compensation(if not paid ,enter - 0-)

(D) Contributions toemployee benefitplans and deferredrompensat,on plans

(E) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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---------------------See Statement 16 158,333. 9,187. 0.

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Form 990 (2005) Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 age

Part VA Current Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Emp loyees (continued) Yes No

75a Enter the total'7umber of officers, directors, and trustees permitted to vote on organization business as board meetings

-----------b Are any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employeeslisted in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in ScheduleA, Part II-A or II-B, related to each other through family or business relationships? If 'Yes,' attach a statement thatidentifies the individuals and explains the relationship(s) 75b X

c Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employeeslisted in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in ScheduleA, Part II-A or II-8, receive compensation from any other organizations, whether tax exempt or taxable, that are relatedto this organization through common supervision or common control? 75c X

Note. Related organizations include section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations

If 'Yes,' attach a statement that identifies the individuals, explains the relationship between this organization and theother organization(s), and describes the compensation arrangements, including amounts paid to each individual by eachrelated organization

d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy ? 75d X

art ^l-3 Former Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees That Received Compensation or OtherBenefits (If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below)during the year, list that person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column Seethe Instructions.)

(A) Name and address

(B) Loans andAdvances

(C) Compensation (D) Contributions toemployee benefitplans and deferredcompensation plans

(E) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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Part V1 . I Other Information See the Instructions. Yes No

76 Did the or anization en a e in an activit not reviousl re orted to the IRS? If 'Yes 'g g y y p yg p ,attach a detailed description of each activity 76 X

77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? 77 X

If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes.

78a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by this return? 78a

b If 'Yes,' has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year'7 78b N

dissolution termination79 Was there a li uidation or substantial contraction durin the,q , , gyear? If 'Yes,' attach a statement 79

80a Is the or anization related (other than b association with a statewide or nationwide or anization) throu h commong y g gmembership , governing bodies, trustees , officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization? 80a X

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the organization ► N/A----------------------------------

----------------------------- and check whether it is exempt or nonexempt.

81 a Enter direct and indirect political expenditures (See line 81 instructions 81 a 0.

b Did the org anization file Form 1120-POL for this year7 81 b X

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Form 990 (2005 Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 ag e 7Fart Vt Other Information (continued) Yes No

82 a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, or facilities at no charge or atsubstantially less than fair rental value? 82a X

b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these items here. Do not include this amount asrevenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II. (See instructions in Part III.) 82b

83a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? 83a X

b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? 83b X

84a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? 84a X

b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts werenot tax deductible' 84b N A

85 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations. a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members' . 85a NIAb Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 85b N A

If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received awaiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year.

c Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members 85c N/A

d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures 85d N/A

e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices 85e N/A

f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) 85f N/A

g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f? 85g N A

h If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85f to its reasonable estimate ofdues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax year? 85h N A

86 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter. a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on

line 12 86a N/A

b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities 86b N/A

87 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter. a Gross income from members or shareholders 87a N/A

b Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sourcesagainst amounts due or received from them.) 87b N/A

88 At any time during the year , did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership,or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 .7701-2 and 301 7701-3?If 'Yes,' complete Part IX 88 X

89a 501 (c)(3) organizations . Enter . Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under.

section 4911 ►

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0. , section 4912 ► 0 . , section 4955 ► - 0.--------- --------- ---------b 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations . Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transactionduring the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year ? If 'Yes,' attach a statementexplaining each transaction 89b X

c Enter . Amount of tax im posed on the org anization managers or disqualified persons during theyear under sections 4912, 4955 , and 4958 0.

d Enter . Amount of tax on line 89c , above , reimbursed by the organization 0.

90a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ► None _------------------------------ ---

b Number of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2005 (See instructions.) 190bJ 317

91 a The books are in care of ► Stephen Sachnik Talanhone number 713-639-1-

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Located at ► One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX, ZIP + 4 ► 77030---------------------------------------- -----

b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a Yes No

financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? 91 b X

If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country----------------------------------

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22 1, Report of Foreign Bank andFinancial Statements

c At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the United States? 91 c X

If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country 0-- - - - - - - - - --------------------------

92 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041- Check here N/A

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year "I 92 N/A

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Form 990 (2 05) Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Page 8Part VII Analysis of Income - Producin Activities (Seethe instructions

Unrelated business incomeNote : Enter gross amounts unless (A) (B)otherwise ,indicated. I Business code Amount

:xcluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (E)(C) (D) Related or exempt

Exclusion code Amount function income

93 Program service revenue.a See Statement 17 8 , 771 , 576.b

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f Medicare/Medicaid payments

g Fees & contracts from government agencies

94 Membership dues and assessments

95 Interest on savings & temporary cash invmnts 14 91,917.96 Dividends & interest from securities 14 930,815.97 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate-

a debt-financed property

b not debt-financed property 16 465,139,98 Net rental income or (loss) from pers prop

99 Other investment income100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets

other than inventory 18 3, 131,216.101 Net income or (loss) from special events 1 148,725.

102 Gross profit or Coss) from sales of inventory 103 , 272.103 Other revenue, a

b Partnership Loss -26,893.c

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104 Subtotal (add columns (B). (D), and (E)) 4, 767, 812. 8,847,955.105 Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), a nd (E)) 13,615,767.

Note : Line 105 plus line Id, Part I, should equal the amount on line 12, Part I

Part VIII Relationshi p of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes (See the instructions.)Line No.

WExplain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishmentof the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes).

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Part IX Information Reg arding Taxable Subsidiar ies and Disregarded Entiti es (See the instructions.)(A)

Name, address, and EIN of corporation,partnership, or disregarded entity

(B)

Percentage ofownership Interest

(C)

Nature of activities

(D)

Totalincome

(E)

End-of-yearassets

HNNS Film Ventures , L.L.C. 100.000 o Film Dev. 0. 0.One Hermann Circle DriveHouston, TX 77030, o76-0633428 0Part X I Information Regarding Transters Associated with Personal benefit Contracts (See the instructions)

a Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? Yes X No

b Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or in

Note : If 'Yes' to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 instructions

Under penalties of perjury, I d fare at have e mined is re n, includingtrue, correct , and complete clay n pr r (oth han er) is base

Please ► ' dSign Signature of offr

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Here T„or print name

Paid Preparer'sPre-

signature ►parer' s Firm ' s name (or Bla ek &Use

yours if self.employed) , . 2900 Wes

Only address, andZIP.a Houston,BAA

Vtterling LLPayan, Suite 200TX 77027-5132

Organization Exempt UnderSCHEDULE A Section 501(c)(3)(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

(Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), 501(f), 501(k),501(n), or 4947(aX1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Supplementary Information - (See separate instructions.)Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service ► MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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2005

Name of the organization Employer identification number

Houston Museum of Natural Science 7 4-1036131I art.1...............I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees

(See Instructions. List each one. If there are none, enter 'None.')

(a) Name and address of each (b) Title and average (c) Compensation (d) Contributions (e) Expenseemployee paid more

than $50,000hours per week

devoted to positionto employee benefitplans and deferred

account and otherallowancescompensation

_Ste^hen Sachnik___________One Hermann Circle Hou, TX 77030 CFO 40 114,877. 2,887. 0.Mark Andrew Belcher-------------------------Same as above, Director IT 40 123,600. 2,887. 0.Hayden H._Valdes ____________Same as above, Exhibits Dir 40 101,396. 2,887. 0.Barbara Oenbrink-------------------------Same as above, Development Dir 40 86,667. 2,887. 0.Lisa I. Rebori-------------------------Same as above, Collections Dir 40 81,466. 2,887. 0.

Total number of other employees paidover $50,000 0. 29

Part ff - A I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services(See instructions List each one (whether individuals or firms). If there are none, enter 'None.')

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation

Maria Martin-------------------------- --------------2727 S. Braun Court Lakewood, CO 80228 Mailin Services 52, 808.Blazek_& Vetterlinq___________ ______________2900 Weslayan, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77027 Audit & Tax Fees 61,364.Paul Bernhard----------------------------- -----------2901 4th Street, #319 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Prof. Svcs & Travel 75,142.Oak Ridge-Investments------ -------------- --------------10 South LaSalle St., Suite 1050 Chicago, IL 60603 Investment Advisor 52,876.Lazard Asset Management LLC---------- ----------------30 Rockerfeller Plaza, 49th Floor New York, NY 10020 Investment Advisor 52,801.

Total number of others receiving over$50,000 for professional services 0

[Part ff - B Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services(List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individuals or firms If there are none,enter 'None.' See instructions.)

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation

Mark A. Jircik----------------------------------------1516 Spring St. Houston, TX 77007 Technical Labor 145,782.Teakwood Landscaping----------------Teakwood

---- --------8318 Autumn Wind Houston, TX 77040 Lawn Maintenance 52,032.Spectra Contract Flooring _ _ _ _

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-Center Dr. Chicago , IL 60693 Floor Cleaning 58,259.

Silver Star Securi_______------- -----P.O. Box 832798 Richardson , TX 75083-2798 Security 109,609.

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Total number of other contractors receivingover $50 , 000 for other services 0

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005 Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Pa e 2

Part it Statements About Activities (See instructions.) Yes No

1 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attemptto in9uence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paidor incurred in connection with the lobbying activities . ► $ N/A(Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B.) 1 X

Organizations that made an election under section 501 (h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A. Otherorganizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of thelobbying activities

2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with anysubstantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with anytaxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principalbeneficiary? (If the answer to any question is 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions.)

a Sale , exchange , or leasing of property? 2a X

b Lending of money or other extension of credit? 2b X

c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities? 2cSee Form 990, Part V

d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1,000)? 2d X

e Transfer of any part of its income or assets? 2e X

3a Do you make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc? (If 'Yes,' attach anexplanation of how you determine that recipients qualify to receive payments.) See Statement 19 3a X

b Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees? 3b Xc During the year, did the organization receive a contribution of qualified real property interest under section 170(h)? 3c X

4a Did you maintain any separate account for participating donors where donors have the right to provide adviceon the use or distribution of funds? 4a X

b Do you provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? 4b X

Part [V Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See instructions )

The organization is not a private foundation because it is (Please check only ONE applicable box.)

5 A church , convention of churches , or association of churches Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i)

6 A school. Section 170(b)(1)(A)( ii). (Also complete Part V.)

7 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization . Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iii).

8 A Federal , state, or local government or governmental unit. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

9 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital ' s name, city,

and state 1, 110 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).

(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

11a Xq An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public.Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

11 b A commun:ty trust. Sect,on 170 i(b 1iIt)(1)All'vi )• (Aiso com plete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

12 An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33-1/3% of its support from contributions , membership fees, and gross receiptsfrom activities related to its charitable , etc, functions - subject to certain exceptions , and (2) no more than 33-1/3% of its supportfrom gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by theorganization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a )(2). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

13 fl An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizationsdescribed in (1) lines 5 through 12 above , or (2) section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6), if they meet the test of section 509(a)(2) Check thebox that describes the type of supporting organization . ► M Type 1 (Type 2 (Type 3

Provide the following information about the supported organizations (See instructions.)

(a) Name(s) of supported organization(s)I

(b) Line numberfrom above

14 n An organization organized and operated to test for public safety. Section 509(a)(4) (See instructions.)

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005 Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Pag e 3Part tV-A Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12.) Use cash method of accounting.

Note : You may use the worksheet in the instructions for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting

Calendar year (or fiscal year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)beginning in) 2004 2003 2002 2001 Total

15 Gifts, grants, and contributionsreceived. (Do not includeunusual rants. See line 28 8 , 177 , 244. 6 , 898 , 628. 9, 197, 007. 9, 760 156. 34 033 035.

16 Membershi p fees received 0.

17 Gross receipts from admissions,merchandise sold or services performed,or furnishing of facilities in any activitythat is related to the organization'scharitable, etc, purpose 12, 463 814. 10 610 367. 10, 660 798. 9 719, 788. 43 454 767.

18 Gross income from interest, dividends,amounts received from payments onsecurities loans (section 512(a)(5)),rents, royalties, and unrelated businesstaxable income (less section 511 taxes)from businesses acquired by the organ-ization after June 30, 1975 824 546. 1, 489, 866. 1 190, 950. 1, 180, 335. 4,685 , 697.

19 Net income from unrelated businessactivities not included in line 18 0.

20 Tax revenues levied for theorganization's benefit andeither paid to it or expendedon its behalf 0.

21 The value of services orfacilities furnished to theorganization by a governmentalunit without charge. Do notinclude the value of services orfacilities generally furnished tothe public without charge 0.

22 Other income. Attach aschedule. Do not includegain or (loss) from sale ofcapital assets 0.

23 Total of lines 15 through 22 21, 465, 604. 18, 998, 861. 21, 048, 755. 20, 660, 279. 82, 173, 499.24 Line 23 minus line 17 9, 001, 790. 8, 388, 494. 10, 387, 957. 10, 940, 491. 38,718,732.25 Enter l% of line 23 214, 656. 189, 989. 210, 488. 206, 603.26 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11: a Enter 2% of amount in column (e), line 24 26a 774,375.

b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a governmental unit or publiclysupported organization) whose total gifts for 2001 through 2004 exceeded the amount shown in line 26a. Do not file this list with yourreturn. Enter the total of all these excess amounts 26b 3 176 , 875.

c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test: Enter line 24, column (e) 26c 38 718 , 732.d Add Amounts from column (e) for lines: 18 4, 685, 697. 19

22 26b 3, 176, 875. 26d 7, 862, 572.e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total) 26e 30, 856,160.f Public sup port percentage (line 26e (numerator) divided by line 26c (denominator)) 26f 79.69 %

27 Organizations described on !ine 12: iiiAa For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person,' prepare a list for your records to show thename of, and total amounts received in each year from, each 'disqualified person.' Do not file this list with your return . Enter the sum ofsuch amounts for each year:

(2004)------------ (2003)------------(2002)------------(2001)-------------

bFor any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your recordsto show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2)$5,000. (Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11 b, as well as individuals.) Do not file this list with your return.After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of thesedifferences (the excess amounts) for each year

(2004)------------ (2003)------------(2002)------------(2001)-------------

c Add. Amounts from column (e) for lines: 15 16

17 20 21 27c

d Add. Line 27a total and line 27b total. 27d

e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total) 27e

f Total support for section 509(a)(2) test: Enter amount from line 23, column (e) 27f

g Public support percentage (line 27e (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator)) 27 0

h Investment income percentage (line 18. column (e) (numerator) divided by line 27f denominator)) 27h o

28 Unusual Grants : For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2001 through 2004, prepare alist for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief description of thenature of the grant Do not file this list with your return . Do not include these grants in line 15

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005 Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Pa g e 4Part V1 Private School Questionnaire (See instructions.)

(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV)N/A

Yes I No

29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? 29

30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its brochures,catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions, programs,and scholarships? 30

31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media duringthe period of solicitation for students , or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program , in a way thatmakes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? 31

If 'Yes,' please describe; if 'No,' please explain . ( If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

---------------------------------------------------------32 Does the organization maintain the following.

a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff'? 32a

b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a raciallynondiscriminatory basis? 32b

c Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealingwith student admissions, programs, and scholarships' 32c

d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? 32d

If you answered 'No' to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

33 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to-

a Students' rights or privileges' 133a

b Admissions policies? 1 33

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff? I 33c

d Scholarships or other financial assistance?

e Educational policies? 133e

f Use of facilities? 133f

g Athletic programs? 1 33

h Other extracurricular activities' 1 33

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

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34a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? 134a

b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? 34b

If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statement.

35 Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements ofsections 4 01 through 4.05 of Rev Proc 75.50. 1975.2 C.B 587, covering racialnondiscrimination? If 'No.' attach an explanation. 35

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005 Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Pag e 5Part VJ-A, Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (see instructions.)

(To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization that filed Form 5768) N/A

Check ► a rlif the organization belongs to an affiliated gro up Check ► b if you checked 'a' and 'limited control' provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Affiliated group To be completed(The term 'expenditures' means amounts paid or incurred.)

totals for ALL electingorg anizations

36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 36

37 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 37

38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) 38

39 Other exempt purpose expenditures 39

40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) 40

41 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table -

If the amount on line 40 is - The lobbying nontaxable amount is -

Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 40

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000

Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 41

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000

42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) 42

43 Subtract line 42 from line 36. Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36 43

44 Subtract line 41 from line 38. Enter -0- if line 41 is more than line 38 44

Caution : If there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720.

4 -Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below.

See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 )

Lobbying Expenditures During 4 -Year Averaging Period

Calendar year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)(or fiscal year 2005 2004 2003 2002 Totalbeginning in)

45 Lobbying nontaxableamount

46 Lobb%ing ceiling amount(150 /o of line 45(e))

47 Total lobbyingexpenditures

48 Grassroots non-taxable amount

49 Grassroots ceiling amount(150% of line 48(e))

50 Grassroots lobbyingexpenditures

Part VI-B Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities(For reporting only by organizations that did not complete Part VI-A) (See instructions.)

During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including anyattempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of Yes No Amount

a Volunteers X

b Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.) X

c Media advertisements X

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public X

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements X

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes X

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body X

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means X

i Total lobbying expenditures (add lines c through h.) 0.

If 'Yes' to any of the above. also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities.

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ 2005 Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 Pag e 6Part VU Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable

Exempt Organizations (See instructions)

51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in sectionof the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3) organizations ) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

501(c)

a Transfers from the reporting organization to a nonchantable exempt organization of. Yes No

(i)Cash 51 a 1 X

(i)Other assets a (H) X

b Other transactions

(i)Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization b (i) X

(ii)Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization b ii) X

(ii)Rental of facilities, equipment , or other assets b (M) X

(iv) Reimbursement arrangements b (iv) X

(v) Loans or loan guarantees . b (v) X

(vi)Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations b (vi) X

c Sharing of facilities, equipment , mailing lists, other assets , or paid employees c Xd If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,' com plete the following schedule . Column (b) should always show the fair market value

the g oods, other assets, or services given by the re porting org anization. If the org anization received less than fair market value ian transaction or sharing arrangement , show in column (d) the value of the goods , other assets, or services received.

ofn

(a)Line no

(b)Amount involved

(c)Name of noncharitable exempt organization

(d)Description of transfers, transactions , and sharing arrangements

N/

52a Is the organization directly or indirectl y affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizationsdescribed in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3 )) or in section 527? - Yes a No

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2005 Federal Statements Page 1

Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131

Statement 1Form 990 , Part I, Line 8Net Gain (Loss) from Noninventory Sales

Publicly Traded Securities

Gross Sales Price: 30,452,711.Cost or Other Basis: 27,321,495.

Total Gain (Loss) Publicly Traded Securities $ 3,131,216.

Total Net Gain (Loss) From Noninventory Sales 3,131,216.

Statement 2Form 990 , Part I, Line 9Net Income (Loss) from Special Events

Less Less NetGross Contri- Gross Direct Income

Special Events Receipts butions Revenue Expenses (Loss)

2005 Gala 1 , 133 , 315. 853 289. 280 026.Total 1133315. 853,289. 280,026.

131 301.131,301.

148 725.148,725.

Statement 3Form 990 , Part 1, Line 10Gross Profit (Loss) From Sales Of Inventory

Gift Shop Sales $ 1,905,959.

Gross Sales 1,905,959.Less Returns & Allowances 0.Net Sales $ 1,905,959.Less Cost Of Goods Sold. 1,802,687.Gross Profit From Sales Of inventory $ 103,272.

Statement 4Form 990 , Part I , Line 20Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Unrealized decline in value of investments $ -2,073,333.Total $ -2,073,333.


Statement 5Form 990, Part II , Line 22Grants and Allocations

Cash Grants and Allocations

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Class of Activity:Donee's Name:Amount Given:




Student ScholarshipAditya Kunjapur

Student ScholarshipSteven Mo

Teaching AwardBarbara Hryc

Teaching AwardJarret Reid Whitaker

Total Grants and Allocations

Statement 6Form 990 , Part II, Line 43Other Expenses

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$ 1,500.

1,500.

1,500.

1,500.

(A) (B) (C) (D)Program Management

Total Services & General Fundraising

Advertising 2,277,986. 2,234,084. 43,902.Bank and credit card fees 223,477. 197,940. 21,671. 3,866.Butterfly expense 89,864. 89,864.Collection purchases 1,518,172. 1,518,172.Computer-related expenses 723. 723.Dues/memberships 52,648. 25,275. 27,183. 190.Exhibit expense 2,550,048. 2,547,963. 2,085.Film rental 385,692. 385,692.IMAX House lights 22,701. 22,701.Insurance 111,892. 68,064. 43,828.Investment management fees 311,048. 311,048.Membership acquisition 159,420. 159,420.Other expenses 74,519. 74,478. 41.Pension plan termination 54,423. 9,808. 43,980. 635.Professional fees 296,724. 221,241. 73,283. 2,200.Service contracts 281,743. 281,544. 199.Show Production 34,170. 34,170.Special event expenses 275 715.

Total 8,720,965.113 499.

7,984,638.6 , 113.

573,333.156 103.162,994.



Statement 7Form 990, Part III, Line aStatement of Program Service Accomplishments

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ProgramGrants and Service

Description Allocations Expenses

IMAX Theater - Presentation of science and educational filmsto the general public . 948,595.

Includes Foreign Grants: No

Exhibit Halls/Admissions services - Artifact presentationand displays for viewing by the general public. 14,296,557.


Cockrell Butterfly Center - Tropical forest simulationhousing for live butterflies for viewing by the generalpublic. 983,478.


Educational Programming - Educational programs for all agesutilizing astronomical type star shows, hands on classroomsettings, an observatory for public viewing of the nightsky, international travel for adults to scientific sitesworldwide, demonstrations of many types, and other mediumsto enrich learners' scientific knowledge. 6,000. 2,189,346.


Statement 8Form 990, Part IV, Line 54Investments - Securities

$ 6,000 . $ 18417976.

ValuationCorporate Stocks Method Amount

Equity securities Market Value $ 37,824,948.

Total $ 37,824,948.

ValuationCorporate Bonds Method Amount

Corporate bonds Market Value 4,841,616.

Total 4,841,616.

ValuationOther Securities Method Amount

Cash and money market funds Market Value 1,935,584.Asset-backed securities Market Value 1,641,761.

Total $ 3,577,345.



Statement 8 (continued)Form 990, Part IV , Line 54Investments - Securities

ValuationU.S. Government Obligations Method Amount

Government securities Market Value $ 4,455,638.

Total $ 4,455,638.

Total Investments - Securities 50,699,547.

Statement 9Form 990 , Part IV , Line 55bInvestments - Land, Buildings, and Equipment

Accum. BookCategory Basis Deprec. Value

Land $ 255 ,966. $ 255,966.Total 255,966. 0. 255,966.

Statement 10Form 990, Part IV , Line 56Investments - Other

Valuation BookDescription of Investment Method Value

Investment in IMAX films Cost $ 148,165.Total $ 148,165.

Statement 11Form 990 , Part IV , Line 57Land, Buildings , and Equipment

Accum. BookCategory Basis Deprec. Value

Furniture and Fixtures $ 7,173,910. $ 5,727,884. $ 1,446,026.Buildings 52,226,207. 20,317,673. 31,908,534.Improvements 140,408. 140,408. 0.

Total $ 59,540,525. $ 26,185,965. $ 33,354,560.


Statement 12Form 990, Part IV, Line 64bMortgages and Other Notes Payable

Other Notes Payable

Lender's Name:Date of Note:Maturity Date:Repayment Terms:Interest Rate:Security Provided:Purpose of Loan:Original Amount:Balance Due:

Statement 13Form 990, Part IV, Line 65Other Liabilities

Pension liability

Statement 14Form 990, Part IV-A, Line d(2)Other Amounts

Gift Shop COGSSpecial Event DDB

Statement 15Form 990, Part IV-B, Line b(4)Other Amounts

Gift Shop COGSSpecial Event DDH


Robert H. Wilson Jr.6/01/20005/01/2009

Monthly payments of prin & int6.20%Museum's CollectionPurchase Pre-Columbian coll.500,000.

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$ 172,465.

Total 172,465.

$ 35,400.Total $ 35,400.

$ -1,802,687.-131,301.

Total $ -1, 933,988.

$ 1,802,687.131,301.

Total $ 1 ,933,988.



Statement 16Form 990, Part V-AList of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees

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Title and Contri- ExpenseAverage Hours Compen- bution to Account/

Name and Address Per Week Devoted sation EBP & DC Other

Joel A. Bartsch President $ 158,333. $ 9,187. $ 0.One Hermann Circle Drive 40Houston, TX 77030

Bill Montgomery Chairman 0. 0. 0.One Hermann Circle Drive 1Houston, TX 77030

Randa Duncan Williams Vice Chairman 0. 0. 0.One Hermann Circle Drive 1Houston, TX 77030

Anthony Banham Treasurer 0. 0. 0.One Hermann Circle Drive 1Houston, TX 77030

Brady Carruth Secretary 0. 0. 0.One Hermann Circle Drive 1Houston, TX 77030

Laurie N. Morian Immed Past Ch. 0. 0. 0.One Hermann Circle Drive 1Houston, TX 77030

See attached list of trustees See attached 0. 0. 0.One Hermann Circle Drive 1Houston, TX 77030

Total $ 158,333. $ 9,187. $ 0.

Statement 17Form 990 , Part VII, Line 93Program Service Revenue

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)Busi- Unrelated Exclu- Related orness Business sion Excluded Exempt

Program Service Revenue Code Amount Code Amount Function

Admission Fees $ 6,434,047.Catering/Food Service 228,044.Educational program fees 1,128,796.IMAX film and print distr 306,806.Parking Garage Revenue 355,155.Reimbursed expenses

Total 0. 0.318 728.

8,771,576.



Statement 18Form 990, Part VIIIRelationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line Explanation of Activities

93 Program service revenue - admissions to exhibit halls, IMAX theater,educational programs, and other programs offered to the public which meetthe museum's mission to promote the education and enrichment of naturalscience.

102 Items sold in gift shop provide education and scientific enrichment of themuseum 's patrons, visitors and the community as a whole.

103 Partnerships produce educational IMAX films shown by the museum.

Statement 19Schedule A, Part III, Line 3Qualifications of Recipients Receiving Grants or Loans

The Houston Museum of Natural Science awards two scholarships annually. The firstscholarship is awarded to an outstanding math or science elementary or secondaryeducation teacher in Harris County. The second scholarship is awarded to a seniorhigh school student in Harris County for outstanding achievement in science ormath. Determination of those receiving scholarships is based upon ballots from theschools. See www.hmns.org/education/teachers/awards-scholarships.asp forqualifications required for nomination.


2005 Form 990

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Part 11, Line 25: Compensation of officers, directors, etc.

Total

Name Position Salary Pension Match Insurance Compensation

Joel A. Bartsch President $ 158,333 6,300 2,887 $ 167,520

$ 158,333 6,300 2,887 $ 167,520

Attachment to Part II, Line 25

Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-10361312005 Form 990

Attachment to Part V - List of Officers, Directors and Trustees

Name Company Hours/Week

2005 Executive Committee

Fox Benton, III Patron 1Carol Dinkins Senior Partner, Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. 1Rob Fondren President, Trend Development 1Kim McCoy HMNS Guild President I

David Mincberg Chairman & CEO, Flagship Properties Corp. 1Ginni Mithoff Patron 1

Mike Morgan CEO, Portcullis Partners 1George W. Strake, III Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield

Helen Vollmer CEO, Vollmer Public Relations

2005 Board of Trustees

Judy Ley Allen Allen Investments IH. Russell Bowers LB Capital 1Kirbyjon Caldwell, Pastor Windsor Village United Methodist Church 1

Albert T. Cejka President, ExxonMobil Exploration IMichael J. Cemo Michael J. Cemo Interests 1Ernie D. Cockrell, II Texas Equity Partners 1Jim Crane Chairman & CEO, Eagle Global Logistics

Emily Crosswell Patron

Gregg Davis President, Davis Petroleum

Shelly Dee Patron

Bruce Earthman Earthman Capital, Ltd 1James A. Elkins, III Chairman, Houston Trust Co. 1George Farris Investor 1

Romelia Favrot Interiors by Romeha 1Jerry D. Fields President & CEO, J.D. Fields & Co., Inc. ICris Gaut CFO, Halliburton 1Ellen Ginty Junior League Representative 1

Thomas S. Glanville Managing Partner, Eschelon Advisors, LP 1Windi Grimes Patron 1

John Hagale CFO, The Methodist Hospital 1Peter Huddleston President, Huddleston & Co., Inc. 1

John Huff CEO, Oceaneenng International I

Mark Jacobs EVP & CFO, Reliant Resources I

Jack Kendall President, Westside Lexus I

Jeanie Kilroy Patron 1

Barbara Kraft Patron I

Neal Lane Professor, Rice University I

Kenny Lang VP, BP I

Truett Latimer President Emeritus, HMNS I

Kevin Lilly Partner, Avalon Advisors

George Lindahl Managing Partner, Sandefer CapitalJay Loucks President, Loucks Design Works

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Houston Museum of Natural Science2005 Form 990

Attachment to Part V - List of Officers, Directors and Trustees

Name Company

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Hours/Week

John Lowe EVP, ConocoPhillips 1Homer Luther , III Principal, Samba Partners LLC 1R. Stan Marek, Jr. President & CEO, Marek Companies 1Rebecca McDonald BHP Billiton

Brad Mills Lonmin Plc 1

Heather Lawrence Mitchell Patron 1

William Monteleone, Jr. Chairman , Monteleone Hotel 1S. Reed Morian President , DX Services, Inc. 1R. Alan Parrish Broadreach, Ltd. 1Ricardo Perusquia Managing Director, Global Financial Services , L.L.C. 1Carroll Ray Andrews Kurth LLP

Steven J . Shapiro CFO, Burlington Resources 1Priscilla Slade , Ph.D. President , Texas Southern UniversityLester Smith CEO, Smith Offshore 1Sam Stubbs Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop , L.L.P. 1Janet Swikard Patron I

Andy Talkington Senior Partner , Heidnck & Struggles Int'l.Paul Teten Hibernia 1Clayton Trier Private Investor 1Joseph C . Walter , III Walter Oil & Gas Corporation 1James Weaver The Gordon & Mary Cain FoundationEugene Werlin WPW Management 1William Wheless Wheless Properties 1E.D. Wulfe President , Wulfe & Co 1

Trustee Emeritus

Lewis E. Ball, II

William B. Black, Jr.

E. A. Blackburn, Jr.

Ann Brinkerhoff

Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.

Alfred C. Glassell, III

Ben F. Love

Thomas Stevens

Louis A. Waters

Patron

Patron

Patron

Patron

President, Glassell Producin Co., Inc.

Patron.

Retired Chairman, Chase Bank of TexasPatron

Patron

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Form 8868

(Rev December 2004)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

0 0Application for Extension of Time to File an

Exempt Organization Return

► File a

Name of Exempt

for

• If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension , complete only Part I and check this box . .. ► }{• If you are filing for an Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part II (on page 2 of this form).Do not complete Part fl unlessyou have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.

FF-art I Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time - Only submit original (no copies needed)

Form 990-T corporations requesting an automatic 6-month extension - check this box and complete Part I only ► F]All other corporations (including Form 990-C filers) must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns.Partnerships, REMICs and trusts must use Form 8736 to request an extension of time to file Form 1065, 1066, or 1041.Electronic Filing (e-file ). Form 8868 can be filed electronically if you want a 3-month automatic extension of time to file one of the returns notedbelow (6-months for corporate Form 990-T filers). However, you cannot file it electronically if you want the additional (not automatic) 3-monthextension, instead you must submit the fully completed signed page 2 (Part II) of Form 8868. For more details on the electronic filing of thisform, visit www.lrs.gov/efile.

Type orpuntFile by thedue date forfiling yourreturn. SeeInstructions.

OMB No 1545-1709

Employer identification number

Houston Museum of Natural Science 1 74-1036131Number , street, and room or suite number If a P 0 box, see instructions

One Hermann Circle DriveCity, town or post office ror a foreign aoaress, see instructions.

Houston, TX 77030

state ZIP code

Check type of return to be filed (file a separate application for each return):

X Form 990 Form 990-T (corporation) Form 4720

Form 990-BL Form 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 5227

Form 990-EZ Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 6069

Form 990-PF Form 1041-A Form 8870

• The books are in the care of ► Ste2hen Sachnik

Telephone No. ___• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States , check this box ► F• If this is for a Group Return , enter the organization ' s four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . If this is for the whole group,

check this box . ► F1 . If it is for part of the group , check this box ► and attach a list with the names and EINs of all membersthe extension will cover.

1 I request an automatic 3-month (6-months for a Form 990-T corporation ) extension of time until

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8/15_

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20 06-,to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above. The extension is for the organization's return for.

► XX calendar year 20 05 or► tax year beginning _ _ _ _ , 20 and ending 20

2 If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason- 11 Initial return Final return F1 Change in accounting period

3a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax. less anynonref,,ndab!e Credits. See Instructions $ 0.

b If this application is for Form 990-PF or 990-T, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made.Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit $ 0.

c Balance Due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit with FTDcoupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions $ 0.

Caution . If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO forpayment Instructions.

BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see instructions . Form 8868 (Rev 12.2004)

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• If you are filing for an Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part II and check this box

Note . Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868

• If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension , com plete only Part I (on page 1).

Part II Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension of Time - Must File Original and One Coov.Name of Exempt Organization I I Employer Identification number

Type orprint Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131

Number , street , and room or suite number If a P 0 box. see instructions For IRS use onlyFite by theextendeddue date forfiling the One Hermann Circle Drive ,return . Seeinstructions City, town or post office, state , and ZIP code For a foreign address , see instructions

Houston, TX 77030

Check type of return to be filed (File a separate application for each return)

X Form 990 Form 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 5227

Form 990-BL Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 6069

Form 990-EZ Form 1041-A Form 8870

Form 990-PF Form 4720

STOP: Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.

• The books are in care of" Stephen Sachnik------------------------------

Telephone No. " 713-15Y9 _4610 FAX No.-----------------

• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box

• If this is for a Group Return , enter the organizations four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If this is for the

whole group, check this box If it is part of the group, check this box and attach a list with the names and EINs of all

members the extension is for.

4 I request an additional 3-month extension of time until 1_1/_1_5_ _ _ , 20 06

5 For calendar year 2 005 , or other tax year beglnnln__ , 20 _ , and ending 20

6 If this tax year is for !ess than 12 months, check reason: Initial return flFinal return Change in accounting period

7 State in detail why you need the extension - Taxpayer respectfully reuests_additional time to-------------------yather_information necessax to file a-complete and accurate tax return.

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b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated taxpayments made Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid previously withForm 8868 $

c Balance Due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit withFTD coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions $

Signature and VerificationUnder penalties oL, a ry, I declare that I hamined thiform including accompanying schedules and statements , and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is truecorrect, and corpfilete , Andiat I arrya prized top e f

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v Notice to Applicant - To be Completed by the IRSWe have approve his application Please attach this form to the organization's return.

We have not approved this application However, we have granted a 10-day grace period from the later of the date shown below or thedue date of the organization's return (including any prior extensions) This grace period is considered to be a valid extension of time forelections otherwise required to be made on a timely filed return. Please attach this form to the organization's return

We have not approved this application. After considering the reasons stated in item 7, we cannot grant your request for an extension oftime to file. We are not granting a 10-day grace period

8 We cannot consider this application because it was filed after the extended due date of the return for which an extension was requested

Other:

ByDirector Date

Alternate Mailing Address - Enter the address if you want the copy of this application for an additional 3-month extension returned t a^i n ^address different than the one entered above

Type orprint

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Blazek & Vetterling LLPNumber and street (include suite, room, or apartment number) or a

2900 Weslayan, Suite 200City or town , province or state , and country (including postal or ZIP code)

Houston, TX 77027-5132FIFZ0502L Oi/04105

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