Childrens Museum Of Santa Barbara
- Assets
- $24.6m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 10/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 77-0252722
Organization Overview
Childrens Museum Of Santa Barbara, operating under the name 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 12/2021, Moxi The Wolf Museum Of Exploration Innovation employed 66 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 12/2021, Moxi The Wolf Museum Of Exploration Innovation generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, & MATH.
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.
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 OVER 165,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY (PRE COVID). MOXI OPERATIONS TEAM PREPARES MUSEUM VISITORS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE.
MEMBER SERVICES MAINTAINS THE MUSEUM'S FAMILY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, INCLUDING ONGOING MEMBER BENEFITS, WHICH INCLUDE MEMBER ONLY EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robin Gose CEO & President | Officer | 40 | $218,938 |
Jenny Kearns CFO & COO | Officer | 32 | $101,213 |
Justin Anderson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Chris Kroes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Alixe Mattingly President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Susan Mcmillan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Armstrong Associates Inc General Contracting | 12/30/16 | $3,998,826 |
Smart Office Interiors Interior Design | 12/30/16 | $176,901 |
Uc Regents Exhibit Design | 12/30/16 | $251,654 |
Gyroscope Inc Museum Exhibition Design | 12/30/16 | $231,613 |
Creative Machines Engineering | 12/30/16 | $2,789,919 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $409,443 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $870,744 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,047,883 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,235 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,328,070 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $871,794 |
| Investment income | $81,868 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $116,481 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $189,768 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$117,671 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $43,426 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,517,669 |
| 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. | $337,951 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,862 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,059,092 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $96,553 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,338 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,989 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $125,306 |
| Advertising and promotion | $122,750 |
| Office expenses | $160,972 |
| Information technology | $42,934 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $313,131 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,423,782 |
| Insurance | $58,168 |
| All other expenses | $20,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,822,966 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,738 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,851,054 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $352,718 |
| 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 | $12,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,117 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,244,347 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,743,029 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,169,602 |
| Total assets | $24,619,605 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $446,471 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $111,509 |
| 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 | $24,100 |
| Total liabilities | $582,080 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,658,111 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,379,414 |
| 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 | $24,619,605 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Childrens Museum Of Santa Barbara has recieved totaling $264,634.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES | $64,988 |
| $50,000 | |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $47,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $41,025 |
The Roberto Foundation Newport Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Volentine Family Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,335,030 |
| Earnings | $723,671 |
| Admin Expense | $160,000 |
| Net Contributions | $247,296 |
| Other Expense | $520,000 |
| Ending Balance | $4,625,997 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bay Area Discovery Museum Sausalito, CA | $26,061,863 | $6,725,383 |
Kidspace A Participatory Museum Pasadena, CA | $15,725,981 | $6,757,271 |
San Jose Childrens Discovery Museum San Jose, CA | $25,329,021 | $4,652,223 |
Discovery Childrens Museum Las Vegas, NV | $39,373,617 | $4,934,798 |
The New Childrens Museum San Diego, CA | $21,920,545 | $4,094,754 |
Childrens Museum Of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $24,619,605 | $3,517,669 |
Over The Rainbow Butterfly Garden Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $925,650 | $2,814,063 |
Pretend City The Childrens Museum Of Orange County Irvine, CA | $6,089,544 | $5,307,442 |
Childrens Discovery Center Honolulu, HI | $10,018,430 | $981,268 |
Tucson Childrens Museum Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,837,223 | $2,864,364 |
Childrens Museum Of Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | $4,201,797 | $955,744 |
San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum Escondido, CA | $2,518,653 | $1,969,414 |