West Kern Oil Museum Inc is located in Taft, CA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Kern Oil Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, West Kern Oil Museum Inc generated $52.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $61.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION OF A HISTORICAL MONUMENT AND UPGRADING OF THE OIL MUSEUM - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MUSEUM HAS GREATLY EXTENDED THE KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY OIL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION TO THE POPLUATION OF KERN COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Greg Mudge Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Adele Ward Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Matt Davis Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Don Maxwell Chairman | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
David Cooper President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Zak Crabb Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,185 |
Fundraising events | $5,230 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,826 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,241 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,267 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,500 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $52,008 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $22,107 |
Total functional expenses | $61,598 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,188 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $579,250 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $469,792 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $201 |
Total assets | $1,067,431 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $216 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $216 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,067,215 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,067,431 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that West Kern Oil Museum Inc has recieved totaling $100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Harry And Ethel West Foundation Bakersfield, CA PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $100 |
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