Childrens Museum Of Santa Barbara

Organization Overview

Childrens Museum Of Santa Barbara, operating under the name Moxi The Wolf Museum Of Exploration Innovation, is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Moxi The Wolf Museum Of Exploration Innovation employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Moxi The Wolf Museum Of Exploration Innovation 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, Moxi The Wolf Museum Of Exploration Innovation generated $3.5m 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 (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, & MATH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION - THE MOXI EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS A CREATIVE, COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE STAFF MEMBERS INNOVATE NEW WAYS TO LEARN. THROUGH PLAYFUL INTERACTIONS WITH OUR HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON EXHIBITS, MOXI GUESTS EXPLORE, THINK, AND DESIGN CREATIVELY, FORMING THEIR OWN QUESTIONS AND DISCOVERING THEIR OWN ANSWERS. THE MUSEUM OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES FROM TODDLERS TO ADULTS, INCLUDING TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. ALL GUESTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN DAILY PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES FACILITATED BY MOXI'S FLOOR STAFF KNOWN AS SPARKS. MOXI ALSO OFFERS PAID PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FROM WEEK-LONG CAMPS FOR CHILDREN TO HAPPY HOUR EVENTS FOR ADULTS, AND MORE - THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT MOXI. EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT ON FIELD TRIPS AND FOR ENGINEERING EXPLORATION PROGRAMS.


EXHIBITS - THE MUSEUM'S 25,000 SQUARE FOOT, LEED-CERTIFIED GOLD BUILDING HOUSES THREE FLOORS FILLED WITH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, ROTATING ART INSTALLATIONS, THE INNOVATION WORKSHOP MAKERSPACE, A MULTIPURPOSE EXPLORATION LAB, AND BACK-OF-HOUSE OFFICE AND EXHIBIT WORKSHOP SPACE.


OPERATIONS MOXI SERVES OVER 165,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY (PRE COVID). MOXI OPERATIONS TEAM PREPARES MUSEUM VISITORS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE.


MEMBER SERVICES MAINTAINS THE MUSEUM'S FAMILY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, INCLUDING ONGOING MEMBER BENEFITS, WHICH INCLUDE MEMBER ONLY EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robin Gose
CEO & President
$218,938
Jenny Kearns
CFO & COO
$101,213
Alixe Mattingly
President
$0
Justin Anderson
Treasurer
$0
Chris Kroes
Vice President
$0
Susan Mcmillan
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Armstrong Associates Inc
General Contracting
$3,998,826
Uc Regents
Exhibit Design
$251,654
Gyroscope Inc
Museum Exhibition Design
$231,613
Creative Machines
Engineering
$2,789,919
Smart Office Interiors
Interior Design
$176,901
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$409,443
Related organizations$0
Government grants $870,744
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,047,883
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $33,235
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,328,070
Total Program Service Revenue$871,794
Investment income $81,868
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $116,481
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $189,768
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$117,671
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $43,426
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,517,669

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Childrens Museum Of Santa Barbara has recieved totaling $264,634.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Santa Barbara Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES

$64,988
$50,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE

$47,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$41,025
The Roberto Foundation

Newport Beach, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,000
Volentine Family Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,335,030
Earnings$723,671
Admin Expense$160,000
Net Contributions$247,296
Other Expense$520,000
Ending Balance$4,625,997

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