Palo Alto History Museum
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $134.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Founding
- 02/2005
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 77-0634933
Organization Overview
Palo Alto History Museum, operating under the name Palo Alto Museum, is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Palo Alto Museum employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palo Alto Museum 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, Palo Alto Museum generated $134.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $281.9k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
WE ARE FUNDRAISING TO BUILD THE PALO ALTO MUSEUM TO CARE FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDRAISING TO BUILD PALO ALTO'S FIRST LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM CREATING A NEW LONG-NEEDED COMMUNITY RESOURCE, WE ARE EXCITED TO DEVELOP A WORLD-CLASS MUSEUM WHICH WILL:- BUILD EMPATHY WITHIN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY AND NOURISH PRIDE AND CIVIC ENGAGMENET.- BE A FREE CULTURAL DESTINATION IN THE HEART OF PALO ALTO, WITH INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO TELL THE STORIES OF OUR PALO ALTO-STANFORD COMMUNITY, AND OUR LEGACY OF INNOVATION AND FAR-REACHING IMPACT.- BE A TEACHING LOCATION AND RESOURCE ON STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY, ENRICHING AND EXPANDING THE CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS FROM PALO ALTO, EAST PALO ALTO AND STANFORD, WHETHER PUBLIC, PRIVATE OR HOME-SCHOOLED.
COLLECTIONS, ARCHIVES & EXHIBITION PLANNING: WHAT WILL YOU SEE IN THE NEW MUSEUM? OUR CUTTING-EDGE VISION OF INTERACTIVE GALLERIES WILL PERSONALIZE THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE WITH INNOVATIVE CURATION OF HISTORICAL MOMENTS IN PALO ALTO HISTORY. OUR GOAL IS TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION, ATTRACTING NOT ONLY OUR LOCAL HISTORY MAKERS, BUT ALSO THE NEXT GENERATION.-WORKING WITH THE CITY AND CHAMBER, WE CELEBRATED OUR CITY'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY, MOUNTING AN EXHIBIT OF THE CONTENTS OF THE CITY'S TIME CAPSULE CREATED FOR ITS CENTENNIAL. PAHA THEN ARCHIVED THOSE MATERIALS.-WE CONNECTED EXPERTS WITH CITY COMMISSIONERS SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND THE FULL EXPERIENCE OF BLACK AND BROWN CITIZENS OVER THE DECADES, WITH SOME VOICES BEING HEARD FOR THE FIRST TIME.-OUR TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL ATTRACTED STUDENTS FROM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE), TOOK ON THE PROJECT OF RE-FILLING THE CITY'S TIME CAPSULE FOR 2094, AND ARE ON COURSE TO COMPLETE A NEW TEEN-MODERATED HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR AND A TIME CAPSULE EXHIBIT.
AS WE ALL FACED THE IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS, WE POSTPONED MANY OF OUR PLANS FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATIONS, BUT NEVERTHELESS WE CONNECTED WITH OUR COMMUNITY.-OUR TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL CREATED A SERIES OF HISTORY-BASED HOME ACTIVITIES TO INTEREST AND EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHILE IN LOCKDOWN.-WE REVISED AND REFRESHED OUR WEBSITE, ADDING NEW STORIES OF LOCAL HISTORY FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS ("MOMENTS IN TIME").-WE PROGRESSED ON COLLECTING STORIES FOR THE FUTURE MUSEUM FROM "COMMUNITY CURATORS AND SEEK MORE SO THAT EVERY PERSON WILL SEE "THEIR" STORY IN THE NEW MUSEUM.-WE HOSTED A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL CHINESE NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER IN COLLABORATION WITH AVENIDAS, OUR SENIOR CENTER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Bajuk Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $97,500 |
Rich Green President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Pat Sanders Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Lanie Wheeler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kevin Curry Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Steve Staiger Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $38,872 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $91,093 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $129,965 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,060 |
| 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 | $134,025 |
| 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. | $84,290 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,290 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $77,900 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,816 |
| Fees for services: Management | $64,625 |
| 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 | $5,649 |
| Office expenses | $2,957 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,506 |
| 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 | $7 |
| Insurance | $4,666 |
| All other expenses | $14 |
| Total functional expenses | $281,916 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $247,284 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $600,265 |
| 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 | $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 | $1,544,743 |
| Total assets | $2,392,292 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,187 |
| 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 | $38,837 |
| Total liabilities | $41,024 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,038,539 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $312,729 |
| 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 | $2,392,292 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Palo Alto History Museum has recieved totaling $13,739.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $11,705 |
The Robert J And Helen H Glaser Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $34 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Uss Missouri Memorial Association Inc Aiea, HI | $41,047,033 | $13,975,147 |
Marines Memorial Association San Francisco, CA | $13,712,707 | $12,603,653 |
Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR | $38,558,644 | $10,926,580 |
Ntc Foundation San Diego, CA | $54,489,877 | $9,435,197 |
Pacific Historic Parks Aiea, HI | $16,680,796 | $4,440,631 |
Hobart Preservation Foundation San Francisco, CA | $24,942,337 | $3,593,927 |
Friends Of Iolani Palace Honolulu, HI | $1,651,460 | $3,141,450 |
Los Angeles Conservancy Los Angeles, CA | $8,280,807 | $3,801,748 |
Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation Tucson, AZ | $11,879,318 | $4,013,342 |
St Paul Rodeo Association St Paul, OR | $6,514,474 | $3,236,482 |
Shapell Manuscript Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $1,711,574 | $1,663,093 |
Prescott Frontier Days Inc Prescott, AZ | $1,824,378 | $1,478,402 |