Museum Of Sonoma County
- Assets
- $8.3m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Founding
- 09/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2506626
Organization Overview
Museum Of Sonoma County is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Museum Of Sonoma County employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Museum Of Sonoma County 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, Museum Of Sonoma County generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY ENGAGES AND INSPIRES OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY WITH ART AND HISTORY EXHIBITIONS, COLLECTIONS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT ARE INCLUSIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND RELEVANT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY, LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SANTA ROSA, CA PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND REGIONAL HISTORY. AS A RESULT OF THE COVID 19 SHUTDOWN MANDATES, THE MUSEUM WAS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FROM MARCH 2020 THROUGH MAY 2021. DUE TO THE EXTENDED CLOSURE, EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS WERE PRESENTED ONLINE WITH A ROBUST ARRAY OF VIRTUAL EXHIBITION TOURS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND INTERACTIVE ONLINE CONTENT. THE MUSEUM REOPENED LIMITED HOURS WITH STRICT COVID GUIDELINES FOR VISITORS FROM MAY OCTOBER 2021. THE MUSEUM RESUMED NORMAL HOURS IN OCTOBER 2021 BUT CONTINUED TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF VISITORS THROUGH THE END OF 2021. THE MUSEUM'S LARGE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL OBJECTS AND ARTWORK, PRIMARILY FOCUSING ON THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION, PROVIDED RICH CONTENT FOR ONLINE AND IN PERSON EXHIBITIONS PRESENTED DURING THE TIME OF COVID CLOSURE AND LIMITED OPENING.
THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY'S COLLECTION IS COMPRISED OF OVER 18,000 ITEMS, INCLUDING FINE ART AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS. THE ART COLLECTION FOCUSES ON ARTISTS WHO HAVE LIVED, WORKED, TAUGHT, AND INFLUENCED THE ARTISTIC CULTURE OF SONOMA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE HISTORICAL MATERIALS IN THE COLLECTION DOCUMENT THE HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA'S NORTH COAST REGION. MAJOR FEATURES OF THE COLLECTION INCLUDE THE WORKS BY ARTISTS CHRISTO AND JEANNE-CLAUDE, 19TH CENTURY CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS, AND MANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT ART AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS.
THE 2021 MUSEUM ATTENDANCE WAS 3,243, INCLUSIVE OF 262 STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES PARTICIPATING IN OUR FREE SCHOOL TOUR AND BUS REIMBURSEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM. THIS IS A STEEP DECREASE FROM PRE-PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE, DIRECTLY CAUSED BY THE COVID 19 CLOSURE MANDATES. EDUCATION AND PROGRAM ACCESS PIVOTED TO ONLINE CONTENT, OFFERING FREE PROGRAMS VIA ZOOM, AND YOUTUBE ART PROJECT TEACHING VIDEOS. ADDITIONALLY, FREE ART KITS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL YOUTH IN EARLY 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Nathanson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $157,594 |
Estelle Rogers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Liz Uribe Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nancy Glaze Chair | OfficerTrustee | 18 | $0 |
Staci Pastis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Jeremy Nichols Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $76,013 |
| Fundraising events | $32,005 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $149,879 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $684,615 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,750 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $942,512 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,889 |
| Investment income | $86,438 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $13,567 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $210,646 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$612 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $926 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,281,403 |
| 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. | $157,994 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,604 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $413,143 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,454 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,871 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,264 |
| Fees for services: Other | $82,005 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,718 |
| Office expenses | $15,857 |
| Information technology | $28,907 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,296 |
| Travel | $41 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,506 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $119,376 |
| Insurance | $23,086 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,045,925 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,814 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $626,871 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $876,792 |
| 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 | $11,156 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,021 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,026,871 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,453,459 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $190,959 |
| Total assets | $8,273,943 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,613 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,076 |
| 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 | $59,689 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,470,383 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,743,871 |
| 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 | $8,273,943 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Museum Of Sonoma County has recieved totaling $250,073.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: FOR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE GAY LEBARON ORAL HISTORY EXHIBIT | $91,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $65,274 |
Codding Foundation Cotati, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS | $57,500 |
California Humanities Oakland, CA PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
John And Jennifer Webley Foundation Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Trione Family Foundation Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: COLLECTION OF GAY LEBARON ORAL HISTORY OF SONOMA COUNTY | $5,250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,281,571 |
| Earnings | $524,814 |
| Other Expense | $167,600 |
| Ending Balance | $4,638,785 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Autry Museum Of The American West Los Angeles, CA | $221,261,500 | $7,406,490 |
Computer History Museum Mountain View, CA | $71,401,475 | $10,596,016 |
Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | $80,582,452 | $14,106,624 |
Foundation Of The American Academy Of Ophthalmology San Francisco, CA | $169,457,779 | $13,944,505 |
Walt Disney Family Museum San Francisco, CA | $56,560,090 | $13,004,601 |
Contemporary Jewish Museum San Francisco, CA | $89,973,935 | $6,215,554 |
Wjo Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $40,838,683 | $19,917,813 |
Council On American-Islamic Relations California Anaheim, CA | $15,557,872 | $7,778,802 |
Pacific Battleship Center San Pedro, CA | $7,123,238 | $6,518,959 |
Swc Museum Corp Los Angeles, CA | $185,291,567 | $7,296,634 |
Eames Institute Petaluma, CA | $18,964,312 | $22,211,223 |
Palm Springs Air Museum Inc Palm Springs, CA | $20,548,882 | $5,160,584 |