Bakersfield Art Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Bakersfield Art Foundation Inc, operating under the name Bakersfield Museum Of Art, is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A51) the organization is classified as: Art Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Bakersfield Museum Of Art employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bakersfield Museum Of Art 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 05/2022, Bakersfield Museum Of Art generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $871.9k during the year ending 05/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART INSPIRES AND ENGAGES DIVERSE AUDIENCES BY PROVIDING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CREATIVE VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE EXHIBITION AND PRESERVATION OF FINE ART, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITS - THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART IS TO PROVIDE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE EXHIBITION AND PRESERVATION OF FINE ART, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 25,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR. IN ADDITION TO FREE ADMISSION AND EXTENDED HOURS ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, WE OFFER SECOND SATURDAY LECTURES AND FREE ART ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. WE ALSO OFFER FREE ADMISSION TO MILITARY FAMILIES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS THROUGH THE BLUE STAR MUSEUM PROGRAM.


EDUCATION - THE MUSEUM PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: DOCENT TOURS TO STUDENTS, AFTER-SCHOOL ART ENRICHMENT CLASSES, FREE SEMESTER LONG ART ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND SUMMER ART CAMPS. WE HAD NEARLY 1,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE DOCENT TOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE MUSEUM PROVIDED AFTER-SCHOOL ART ENRICHMENT CLASSES TO 7 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT KERN COUNTY. THE MUSEUM PROVIDED A FREE SEMESTER LONG PROGRAM FOR 21 HIGH SCHOOL ART STUDENTS TO TEACH THEM SKILLS AND EDUCATE THEM ABOUT ART IN THE COMMUNITY AND OPERATING A MUSEUM. WE ALSO TEACH ART IN A SUMMER ART CAMP SETTING TO APPROXIMATELY 450 CHILDREN IN ADDITION TO PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amy Smith
Exec. Director/ceo
$87,295
Rogers Brandon
Chair
$0
Linda Fiddler
Past Chair
$0
Laura Cattani
Chair-Elect
$0
Scott Heilman
Secretary
$0
George Hay
At Large
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$141,635
Fundraising events$208,236
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$324,912
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $18,041
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$674,783
Total Program Service Revenue$394,386
Investment income $15,905
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $24,155
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$11,387
Net Income from Fundraising Events $3,387
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$1,767
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,099,730

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Bakersfield Art Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $32,472.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kern Community Foundation

Bakersfield, CA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$24,150
Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation

Bakersfield, CA

PURPOSE: DONATION FOR LOCAL GROUP TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION.DONATION FOR LOCAL GROUP TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION.

$7,500
Aaron Foundation

Bakersfield, CA

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS

$700
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$122
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