Western Center Community Foundation, operating under the name Western Science Center, is located in Hemet, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Science Center employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Science Center 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, Western Science Center generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
THE PRESERVATION, CURATION, INTERPREATATION, AND PRESERVATION OF ARCHEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL ARTIFACTS AND FOSSILLS. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF FROM LEARING INSTRUCTIONS AS A MEANS OF ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY, CULTURAL HERITAGE NAD THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER TO LIFE IN THE REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bruce M Wallis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Formica Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Farrenkopf Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Foutz President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Geneva Mojado Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Mohl Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,611 |
Fundraising events | $178,470 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $141,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $336,581 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $111,135 |
Investment income | $517 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $271 |
Net Rental Income | $1,723,814 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $134,462 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $29,086 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,288,370 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $618,878 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,392 |
Other employee benefits | $64,423 |
Payroll taxes | $48,896 |
Fees for services: Management | $150,446 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,412 |
Office expenses | $55,826 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $267,826 |
Travel | $5,711 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $21,303 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $744,673 |
Insurance | $67,307 |
All other expenses | $15,611 |
Total functional expenses | $2,097,104 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,505,553 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $324,479 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $541,488 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $18,199 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,142 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,019,732 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,567,775 |
Total assets | $24,993,368 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $204,290 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,991,758 |
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 | $217,429 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $31,089 |
Total liabilities | $2,444,566 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $22,411,421 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $137,381 |
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 | $24,993,368 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Western Center Community Foundation has recieved totaling $11,273.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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David B Jones Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: EXPLORING A NEW WORLD OF DINOSAURS AND OTHER LIFE FROM THE LATE CRETACEOUS OF NEW MEXICO | $11,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $273 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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San Diego Society Of Natural History Balboa Park San Diego, CA | $60,370,200 | $12,766,850 |
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZ | $40,175,504 | $19,725,526 |
Bay Org San Francisco, CA | $6,325,609 | $9,278,217 |
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History Santa Barbara, CA | $97,221,664 | $17,404,014 |
The High Desert Museum Bend, OR | $26,993,616 | $13,034,112 |
Curiodyssey San Mateo, CA | $14,661,519 | $5,379,792 |
Lindsay Wildlife Museum Walnut Creek, CA | $6,008,791 | $3,193,361 |
Western Center Community Foundation Hemet, CA | $24,993,368 | $3,288,370 |
Las Vegas Natural History Museum N Las Vegas, NV | $3,448,750 | $1,032,954 |
Raymond M Alf Museum Claremont, CA | $9,777,754 | $821,131 |
Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History Santa Cruz, CA | $1,845,112 | $811,663 |
Central Coast State Parks Association San Luis Obispo, CA | $480,951 | $614,852 |