Charles W Bowers Museum Corporation
- Assets
- $25.5m
- Revenue
- $8.3m
- Investments
- $2.9m
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 33-0106161
Organization Overview
Charles W Bowers Museum Corporation is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Charles W Bowers Museum Corporation employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charles W Bowers Museum Corporation 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 06/2022, Charles W Bowers Museum Corporation generated $8.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BOWERS MUSEUM ENRICHES LIVES THROUGH THE WORLD'S FINEST ARTS AND CULTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBITIONSIN ADDITION TO THE LONG-TERM EXHIBITION OF A SMALL PORTION OF THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION, THE MUSEUM ORGANIZES OR ARRANGES FOR SHORT-TERM CHANGING EXHIBITIONS OF OBJECTS REFLECTING AN ASPECT OF THE MUSEUM'S MISSION TO INCREASE THE VISITOR'S AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTISTIC TRADITIONS OF OTHER CULTURES.
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMSTHE MUSEUM OPERATES ITS CHILDREN'S HANDS-ON ART AND ACTIVITIES CENTER KNOWN AS KIDSEUM. IN ADDITION TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS OCCURRING AT INTRODUCES CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO THE ART AND CUSTOMS OF CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD BOTH PAST AND PRESENT. THE MUSEUM ALSO ATTEMPTS TO MAKE ITSELF MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY BY CONDUCTING IN-CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS AND MAINTAINING A PROGRAM OF TRAVEL TRUNKS AND TREASURE CHESTS FILLED WITH CULTURAL ARTIFACTS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT OBJECTS FOR USE IN THE CLASSROOM. THE MUSEUM ALSO HAS A 300 SEAT AUDITORIUM WHERE MOVIES ARE SHOWN AND LECTURES ARE GIVEN TO COINCIDE WITH THE CURRENT EXHIBITS.
RESEARCH AND COLLECTIONSTHE MUSEUM MAINTAINS A COLLECTION OF APPROXIMATELY 90,000 OBJECTS. OVER THE YEARS, THE MUSEUM HAS ACQUIRED SIGNIFICANT HOLDINGS OF NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN, PRE-COLUMBIAN, AFRICAN, AND OCEANIC CULTURAL ART AND ARTIFACTS. ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING THIS COLLECTION INCLUDE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION AND REGISTRATION OF ALL RELEVANT DATA ON COMPUTERIZED DATABASE. ONGOING RESEARCH AND CATALOGUING EFFORTS HAVE PRODUCED NUMEROUS PUBLICATIONS AND ARTICLES. THE MUSEUM HOLDS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF MCCLOSKEY PAINTINGS IN THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM HAS ESTABLISHED A WEBSITE AND HAS AMBITIOUS PLANS TO MAKE AVAILABLE OVER THAT MEDIUM IMAGES AND INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND SCHOLAR ALIKE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Keller President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $360,615 |
Thuy Nguyen Vice President Of Finance/cfo | Officer | 40 | $187,587 |
Paul Dowdle VP Of Information Technology | 40 | $108,649 | |
Alan R Burns Director,secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John M Lee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Ronus Director,treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $411,833 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,035,423 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,393,898 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,841,154 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $593,469 |
| Investment income | $973,922 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $257,683 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $327,155 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $251,839 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,275,057 |
| 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. | $866,126 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $714,347 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,467,965 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $89,667 |
| Other employee benefits | $219,289 |
| Payroll taxes | $156,224 |
| 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 | $401,383 |
| Advertising and promotion | $188,257 |
| Office expenses | $118,154 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $564,846 |
| Travel | $21,413 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $754 |
| Interest | $59,494 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $168,440 |
| Insurance | $50,947 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,084,174 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,002,546 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,341,500 |
| 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 | $209,190 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $264,814 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,552,587 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,175,429 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,935,332 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,263 |
| Total assets | $25,485,661 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $524,005 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $232,450 |
| 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 | $756,455 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,849,700 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,879,506 |
| 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 | $25,485,661 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Charles W Bowers Museum Corporation has recieved totaling $86,828.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pasadena Community Foundation Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: General Support | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $30,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,229 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $99 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,945,914 |
| Earnings | -$2,895,476 |
| Net Contributions | $255,000 |
| Ending Balance | $10,305,438 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Uss Midway Museum San Diego, CA | $89,557,357 | $9,957,373 |
Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art Los Angeles, CA | $1,047,180,873 | $200,315,657 |
Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ | $166,967,307 | $47,583,205 |
Operation Underground Railroad Inc Anaheim, CA | $68,076,312 | $47,549,013 |
Discovery Science Center Of Orange County Santa Ana, CA | $60,809,996 | $26,194,294 |
Grammy Museum Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | $19,726,049 | $9,757,476 |
Japanese American National Museum Los Angeles, CA | $64,155,556 | $8,326,332 |
Mingei International Inc San Diego, CA | $66,923,986 | $7,226,145 |
Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | $36,442,009 | $14,120,125 |
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Redding, CA | $48,250,618 | $8,223,185 |
Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | $40,212,131 | $11,070,079 |
Safari Game Search Foundation Winston, OR | $11,893,690 | $8,001,628 |