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Annual Report 2016

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Revenues and Other Support

Operating Revenue Pie Chart
Admissions $3,345,800
Concessions $412,371
Museum food services $115,049
Facilities rental $51,884
Membership $1,715,174
Contributions $1,241,256
Grant revenue $212,423
Special events, net $129,706
Education $213,893
Publications $29,967
Net investment gain (loss) ($15,026)
Other $153,152
Support provided from designated funds $171,000
Net assets released from donor restrictions $1,019,104
(Included in Contributions above)
Total Revenues and Other Support $8,795,753
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“During our first visit to the Desert Museum in 1994 we agreed it was the best full spectrum natural history experience we'd ever had - and right here in our own backyard!
We've supported the Museum annually since then and encourage friends and business associates to do the same.”
--Jerry Weinert
& Marni Dittmar