National Steinbeck Center
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $419.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Salinas, CA
- Founding
- 02/1984
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 77-0006320
Organization Overview
National Steinbeck Center is located in Salinas, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, National Steinbeck Center employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Steinbeck Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES THE NATIONAL STEINBECK CENTER AND BUILD COMMUNITY, CELEBRATE CREATIVITY INSPIRED BY THE WORDS OF JOHN STEINBECK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NATIONAL STEINBECK EXHIBITION HALL IS NORMALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 10AM - 5PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK. DUE TO COVID-19, THE EXHIBITION HALL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. THE CENTER HOLDS FOUR MAJOR PROGRAMS: THE STEINBECK YOUNG AUTHORS PROGRAM (WHICH REACHES OVER 5,000 CHILDREN ANNUALLY); THE STEINBECK FESTIVAL (A THREE DAY EVENT OF TALKS, FILMS, AND TOURS); THE STEINBECK BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (WHICH FEATURES FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAM INSPIRED BY STEINBECK'S WORKS); AND COMICCON (A TWO DAY EVENT WHICH FOCUSES ON THE YOUNGER GENERATION'S INTEREST IN GRAPHIC NOVELS).
STORE - THE MUSEUM STORE, WHICH IS OPEN THE SAME HOURS AS THE MUSEUM, FEATURES THE WORKS OF JOHN STEINBECK AND ALSO SELLS BEST SELLERS, BOOKS ABOUT MONTEREY COUNTY AREA, BOOKS WRITTEN BY PRESENTING AUTHORS AND ARTISTS, AND CURRICULUM BOOKS ABOUT WRITING. THE MUSEUM STORE ALSO SELLS ORIGINAL ART, POSTERS, CDS, DVDS, AND MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE RELATED TO THE EXHIBITS).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michele Speich Executive Director | 20 | $70,954 | |
John Mcpherson Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Dennis Donohue Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Steve Emerson President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
William Bare Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Julio Gil Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $192,098 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $207,098 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $123,836 |
| Investment income | $12 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $41,803 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $46,691 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $419,440 |
| 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. | $70,954 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,954 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $188,792 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,249 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,248 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,352 |
| Office expenses | $7,306 |
| Information technology | $22,179 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,316 |
| Travel | $1,601 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $745 |
| Interest | $2,559 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,056 |
| Insurance | $36,513 |
| All other expenses | $12,502 |
| Total functional expenses | $585,989 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $258,424 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,687,324 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $317 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $35,549 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,801 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,490,272 |
| Total assets | $4,508,687 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,066 |
| 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 | $18,066 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $600,545 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,890,076 |
| 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 | $4,508,687 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Steinbeck Center has recieved totaling $5,008.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation Monterey, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $13,951 |
| Other Expense | $13,951 |
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|---|---|---|
Packard Humanities Institute Los Altos, CA | $863,900,364 | $102,577,308 |
Ayn Rand Institute The Center For The Advancement Of Objectivism Santa Ana, CA | $17,620,667 | $17,085,722 |
Claremont Inst For The Study Of Statesmanship & Polit Philosophy Upland, CA | $14,003,298 | $9,466,224 |
California Humanities Oakland, CA | $2,781,512 | $6,891,682 |
Aha Punana Leo Hilo, HI | $23,875,245 | $6,915,753 |
Partners Asia Oakland, CA | $6,552,828 | $5,792,880 |
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Asian Pacific Institute On Gender-Based Violence Oakland, CA | $515,688 | $1,708,443 |
Wang Mo-Jen & Wang Chou An-Yi World Chinese Literature Prize Foundati San Francisco, CA | $2,890,895 | $451,863 |