Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Inc is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2021, Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Inc 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, Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Inc generated $293.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $231.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT NATURAL HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OTHER PROGRAMS
OPERATE MUSEUM BY PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING EXHIBITS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
SCHOOL PROJECTS AND SUMMERSCHOOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dave Hanley Vp/secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Carol Bowman President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jeff Johnson Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,029 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $231,837 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $235,866 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,894 |
Investment income | $68 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $21,346 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $293,383 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $116,426 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,411 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $920 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,572 |
Office expenses | $3,994 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $18,007 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,726 |
Insurance | $9,478 |
All other expenses | $17,143 |
Total functional expenses | $231,127 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $186,343 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $265,125 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $599,252 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,000 |
Total assets | $1,058,720 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $514,831 |
Total liabilities | $514,831 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $543,889 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,058,720 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Inc has recieved totaling $27,063.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Virginia And Alfred Harrell Foundation Bakersfield, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $26,960 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $103 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
California Academy Of Sciences San Francisco, CA | $832,230,890 | $95,197,826 |
San Diego Society Of Natural History Balboa Park San Diego, CA | $60,370,200 | $12,766,850 |
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZ | $40,175,504 | $19,725,526 |
Bay Org San Francisco, CA | $6,325,609 | $9,278,217 |
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History Santa Barbara, CA | $97,221,664 | $17,404,014 |
The High Desert Museum Bend, OR | $26,993,616 | $13,034,112 |
Curiodyssey San Mateo, CA | $14,661,519 | $5,379,792 |
Lindsay Wildlife Museum Walnut Creek, CA | $6,008,791 | $3,193,361 |
Western Center Community Foundation Hemet, CA | $24,993,368 | $3,288,370 |
Las Vegas Natural History Museum N Las Vegas, NV | $3,448,750 | $1,032,954 |
Raymond M Alf Museum Claremont, CA | $9,777,754 | $821,131 |
Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History Santa Cruz, CA | $1,845,112 | $811,663 |