Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation

Organization Overview

Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation employed 236 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Petersen Automotive 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 12/2023, Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation generated $25.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $25.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 8 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EXPLORE AND PRESENT THE HISTORY OF THE AUTOMOBILE AND ITS IMPACT ON GLOBAL LIFE AND CULTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

EXHIBITS PROGRAMS PRESENT THE MUSEUM AND ITS COLLECTION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PERMANENT AND ROTATING EXHIBITS, AS WELL AS THE DISSEMINATION OF MUSEUM CONTENT THROUGH ONLINE CHANNELS.


COLLECTIONS AND CURATORIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION OF COLLECTION OBJECTS THAT ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION OF COLLECTION VEHICLES AND OTHER OBJECTS. THE MUSEUM ALSO ACQUIRES, PRESERVES, AND ARCHIVES TWO DIMENSIONAL OBJECTIONS (PRINTED MATTER, PHOTOGRAPHS, DIAGRAMS, ETC.), BOOKS AND FILMS RELATED TO THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD. CURATORIAL STAFF CONDUCT RESEARCH AND PRODUCE WRITTEN CONTENT THAT INTERPRET THESE OBJECTS FOR THE PUBLIC AS WELL AS FOR SCHOLARS.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE MUSEUM ENDEAVORS TO EXPOSE AND TEACH CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT THE AUTOMOBILE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE WORLD AND CULTURE. SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS INCLUDE TOURS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CURRICULA, HANDS-ON TRAINING ON AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND CUSTOMIZATION FOR TEENS, DISPLAYING VEHICLES IN PUBLIC AUTOMOTIVE SHOWS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SPEAKERS, FILMS, AND OTHER EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Terry Karges
Executive Director
$489,515
Michael Bodell
Chief Operating Officer
$304,117
Bryan Stevens
Exhibits Director
$149,709
Luna Bondesan
Marketing Director
$121,706
John Yanez
Controller
$129,058
Sandra Landicho
Chief Financial Officer (end 6/1/23)
$119,317

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Freddie George Production Group
Exhibit Design And Production
$643,266
Samson Productions Llc
Audiovisual Services
$395,096
Smart Cleaning Company
Janitorial Services
$388,487
Contech Services Inc
Structural Repair Svcs
$360,000
Town & Country Event Rentals
Event Rentals
$348,105
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,929,370
Fundraising events$1,119,035
Related organizations$0
Government grants $25,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,008,504
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,277,579
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,081,909
Total Program Service Revenue$8,396,980
Investment income $1,431,482
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $2,183,127
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $219,216
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$609,569
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,372,520
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $25,097,609

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation has awarded $162,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE HENRY FORD

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$150,000

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$12,000
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