Kern County Museum Foundation

Organization Overview

Kern County Museum Foundation is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Kern County Museum Foundation employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kern County Museum Foundation 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 06/2021, Kern County Museum Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $993.5k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT BY EMPLOYING STAFF AND ENGAGING IN THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE KERN COUNTY MUSEUM TO PRESERVE HISTORIC ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, STRUCTURES, COLLECTIONS, AND OTHER SUCH ITEMS THAT REPRESENT THE AREA'S PAST; RAISE, GATHER, AND COLLECT MONIES TO BE USED TOWARD THE SUPPORT, ENHANCEMENT, ENRICHMENT, AND OPERATION OF THE MUSEUM, AND TO CARRY ON OTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS GOAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE KERN COUNTY MUSEUM, UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF KERN, INCLUDING ADMISSIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND THE ONGOING REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND RESTORATION ACTIVITES OF THE MUSEUM.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - INCLUDE SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND ADMISSIONS TO THE MUSEUM, INCLUDING THE GROUNDS, THE LORI BROCK CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER, KID CITY, AND ART SAFARI.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mike Mccoy
Executive Director
$71,119
Geoff Hill
Vice Chairman
$0
Ryan Geivet
Secretary
$0
Michael Stevenson
Treasurer
$0
Sheryl Barbich
Chairperson
$0
Bryan Batey
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$29,596
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $650,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$257,571
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$937,167
Total Program Service Revenue$146,224
Investment income $20,971
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $28,180
Net Income from Fundraising Events $25,873
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$92
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,178,174

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Kern County Museum Foundation has recieved totaling $8,120.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Batey Family Charitable Trust

Bakersfield, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GARDENING, REPAIRS, AND SPONSORHIP OF THE FOUNDATION.

$7,200
Louis And Sheryl Barbich Foundation

Bakersfield, CA

PURPOSE: GUILD IN SUPPORT OF BAKERSFIELD SOUND EXHIBIT

$920
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$801,490
Earnings$84,658
Net Contributions$720,122
Other Expense$456,855
Ending Balance$1,149,415

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