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 12/2023, Moxi The Wolf Museum Of Exploration Innovation employed 84 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 12/2023, Moxi The Wolf Museum Of Exploration Innovation generated $3.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IGNITE LEARNING THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES IN SCIENCE AND CREATIVITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
MEMBER SERVICES - MAINTAINS THE MUSEUM'S FAMILY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, INCLUDING ONGOING MEMBER BENEFITS, WHICH INCLUDE MEMBER ONLY EVENTS.
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 AROUND 165,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. OUR OPERATIONS TEAM PREPARES OUR VISITORS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Winchester Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Mcmillan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Justin Anderson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kirsten Mclaughlin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly Almeroth Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna Barranco Fisher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Creative Machines Engineering | 12/30/16 | $2,789,919 |
Armstrong Associates Inc General Contracting | 12/30/16 | $3,998,826 |
Gyroscope Inc Museum Exhibition Design | 12/30/16 | $231,613 |
Smart Office Interiors Interior Design | 12/30/16 | $176,901 |
Uc Regents Exhibit Design | 12/30/16 | $251,654 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $368,348 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $83,450 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $861,538 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,146 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,313,336 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,806,119 |
Investment income | $113,048 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $111,929 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $261,225 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$183,385 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $96,906 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,801,952 |
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. | $383,450 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,918 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,739,514 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $129,818 |
Payroll taxes | $173,968 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,642 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $92,408 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $21,289 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $257,817 |
Advertising and promotion | $195,266 |
Office expenses | $337,196 |
Information technology | $32,406 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $326,152 |
Travel | $20,822 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,422,834 |
Insurance | $63,714 |
All other expenses | $7,114 |
Total functional expenses | $5,211,410 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $407,615 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $901,422 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $216,008 |
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 | $23,841 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $37,803 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,899,213 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,892,635 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,919,105 |
Total assets | $21,297,642 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $509,859 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $37,121 |
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 | $7,550 |
Total liabilities | $554,530 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,534,499 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,208,613 |
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 | $21,297,642 |