California Association Of Museums
- Assets
- $454.8k
- Revenue
- $470.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Alpine, CA
- Founding
- 02/1981
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 94-2705764
Organization Overview
California Association Of Museums is located in Alpine, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, California Association Of Museums employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Association Of Museums 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 08/2023, California Association Of Museums generated $470.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $579.4k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) per year over the past 8 years. 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 UNIFY AND STRENGTHEN CALIFORNIA MUSEUMS TO EXPAND THEIR COLLECTIVE IMPACT, THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, INFORMATION AND RESOURCE-SHARING, COMMUNICATIONS RELATING TO CALIFORNIA MUSEUMS, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAM FOSTERS A COLLABORATIVE, INTERCONNECTED NETWORK OF MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS; BRINGS NEW IDEAS INTO THE CONVERSATION TO CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS AND THINKING; AND, PROVIDES RESOURCES, INFORMATION, AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP PROFESSIONALS MAKE MUSEUMS MORE ROBUST, MORE RELEVANT, AND MORE SUSTAINABLE IN SERVICE TO CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES. TO FULFILL THIS ROLE, CAM HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BRING MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS TOGETHER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, PERSPECTIVES, AND RESOURCES.
CAM HAS AN ACTIVE ADVOCACY PROGRAM THAT MONITORS LEGISLATION, KEEPS MEMBERS AND CONSTITUENTS INFORMED AND INVOLVED, AND FOSTERS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT FUNDING SOURCES FOR MUSEUMS. CAM COMMUNICATES WITH LEGISLATORS REGARDING THE IMPACT OF MUSEUMS ON CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES AND THEIR INTERESTS. CAM TAKES POSITIONS ON SPECIFIC BILLS OF INTEREST TO THE MUSEUM COMMUNITY, SUCH AS FUNDING FOR ARTS AND CULTURE, AND WAS A SUPPORTER OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS 2021 VIRTUAL MUSEUMS ADVOCACY DAY. FURTHERMORE, ELECTRONIC LEGISLATIVE UPDATES HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT MATTERS AFFECTING STATE GOVERNMENT AS WELL AS KEY ISSUES OF CONCERN FOR MUSEUMS.
IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND REGIONAL WORKSHOPS (SEE LINE 4B) AND ITS ADVOCACY PROGRAM (SEE LINE 4C), CAM SUPPORTS THE SUCCESS OF CALIFORNIA MUSEUMS THROUGH THESE KEY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS: CAM E-NEWS AND CAM UPDATES, BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS, HAVE OVER 5,000 SUBSCRIBERS AND ARE THE INDUSTRYS BEST SOURCES FOR RELEVANT INFORMATION. SPECIAL INITIATIVES: INNOVATIVE EFFORTS SEEK TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE MUSEUM FIELD. A STRATEGIC ACTION COMMITTEE LEVERAGES FORESIGHT RESEARCH TO DETERMINE PRIORITIES TO PUSH THE CALIFORNIA MUSEUM FIELD FORWARD AND WORKS TO ACTIVATE THOSE PRIORITIES. THE COMMITTEE INFLUENCES THE ASSOCIATION'S WORK IN THE AREAS OF MUSEUM RELEVANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY, EMERGING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FORESIGHT RESEARCH, AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND INCLUSION. SPECIAL INTEREST LICENSE PLATE: A MAJOR INITIATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION WAS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW, OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA SPECIAL INTEREST LICENSE PLATE WITH THE IMAGE OF SNOOPY. THE LICENSE PLATE IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM IS BEING ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA MUSEUMS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE PLATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Caballero Interim Ex. Dir | Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
Lisa Mcdermott Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Milena Acosta Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Crews Hendon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ana Navarro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe D Horse Capture Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $104,156 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $42,957 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,350 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $197,463 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $271,409 |
| Investment income | $468 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $470,847 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $100,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $182,718 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,495 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,418 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,550 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,200 |
| Office expenses | $6,468 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,525 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $120,010 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,376 |
| All other expenses | $44,816 |
| Total functional expenses | $579,440 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $413,404 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $41,416 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $454,820 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,689 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $51,689 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $368,631 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,500 |
| 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 | $454,820 |