Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History

Organization Overview

Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History 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, Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History generated $811.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $754.7k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:

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THE SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY STRIVES TO FULFILL OUR MISSION OF CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE AND SCIENCE TO INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH AN ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS FOCUSED ON THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF OUR REGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR MUSEUM SERVES OVER 30,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS PER YEAR THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO CONNECT WITH THE REGION'S RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE, SUCH AS: FAMILY PROGRAMS INCLUDING FIELD TRIPS, LECTURES, AND FESTIVALS; YEAR-ROUND SERIES OF LECTURES AND FIELD-BASED WORKSHOPS WITH NATURAL HISTORY EXPERTS; ON-SITE DOCENT-LED SCHOOL TOURS; AND, FIELD-BASED SCHOOL PROGRAMS. WE ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF EXHIBITS, SUCH AS PERMANENT EXHIBITS ON THE REGION'S ANIMALS & HABITATS, GEOLOGY, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TEMPORARY EXHIBITS WHICH ROTATE TWO-THREE TIMES EACH YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS A COLLECTION OF OVER 16,000 NATURAL HISTORY SPECIMENS AND CULTURAL ARTIFACTS FOR STUDY.


OUR MUSEUM SERVES OVER 30,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS PER YEAR THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO CONNECT WITH THE REGION'S RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE, SUCH AS: FAMILY PROGRAMS INCLUDING FIELD TRIPS, LECTURES, AND FESTIVALS; YEAR-ROUND SERIES OF LECTURES AND FIELD-BASED WORKSHOPS WITH NATURAL HISTORY EXPERTS; ON-SITE DOCENT-LED SCHOOL TOURS; AND, FIELD-BASED SCHOOL PROGRAMS. WE ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF EXHIBITS, SUCH AS PERMANENT EXHIBITS ON THE REGION'S ANIMALS & HABITATS, GEOLOGY, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TEMPORARY EXHIBITS WHICH ROTATE TWO-THREE TIMES EACH YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS A COLLECTION OF OVER 16,000 NATURAL HISTORY SPECIMENS AND CULTURAL ARTIFACTS FOR STUDY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Felicia Van Stolk
Executive Director
$85,610
Angela Ward
Director Of Operations
$75,509
James M Brown
Member, President
$0
Gage Dayton
Member, Vice President
$0
Susan Pearce
Member, Secretary
$0
Juliana Rebagliati
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$37,352
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $15,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$605,068
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,397
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$657,420
Total Program Service Revenue$87,210
Investment income $3,586
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $40,000
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $23,447
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $811,663

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History has recieved totaling $2,091,148.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Sciences

$2,000,500
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Aptos, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, HISTORY, AND CULTURE

$50,500
Helen And Wil Webster Foundation

Arcadia, CA

PURPOSE: ART & CULTURE

$40,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$148
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$747,607
Earnings$133,101
Admin Expense$9,625
Other Expense$40,000
Ending Balance$831,083

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