California Association Of Museums

Organization Overview

California Association Of Museums is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, California Association Of Museums employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Association Of Museums 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 08/2021, California Association Of Museums generated $423.5k 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 (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $366.9k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO UNIFY AND STRENGTHEN CALIFORNIA MUSEUMS TO EXPAND THEIR COLLECTIVE IMPACT, THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, INFORMATION AND RESOURCE-SHARING, COMMUNICATIONS RELATING TO CALIFORNIA MUSEUMS, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND REGIONAL WORKSHOPS (SEE LINE 4B) AND ITS ADVOCACY PROGRAM (SEE LINE 4C), CAM SUPPORTS THE SUCCESS OF CALIFORNIA MUSEUMS THROUGH THESE KEY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS: CAM E-NEWS AND CAM UPDATES, BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS, HAVE OVER 5,000 SUBSCRIBERS AND ARE THE INDUSTRYS BEST SOURCES FOR RELEVANT INFORMATION. SPECIAL INITIATIVES: INNOVATIVE EFFORTS SEEK TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE MUSEUM FIELD. A STRATEGIC ACTION COMMITTEE LEVERAGES FORESIGHT RESEARCH TO DETERMINE PRIORITIES TO PUSH THE CALIFORNIA MUSEUM FIELD FORWARD AND WORKS TO ACTIVATE THOSE PRIORITIES. THE COMMITTEE INFLUENCES THE ASSOCIATION'S WORK IN THE AREAS OF MUSEUM RELEVANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY, EMERGING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FORESIGHT RESEARCH, AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND INCLUSION. SPECIAL INTEREST LICENSE PLATE: A MAJOR INITIATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION WAS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW, OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA SPECIAL INTEREST LICENSE PLATE WITH THE IMAGE OF SNOOPY. THE LICENSE PLATE IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM IS BEING ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA MUSEUMS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE PLATE.


CAM HAS AN ACTIVE ADVOCACY PROGRAM THAT MONITORS LEGISLATION, KEEPS MEMBERS AND CONSTITUENTS INFORMED AND INVOLVED, AND FOSTERS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT FUNDING SOURCES FOR MUSEUMS. CAM COMMUNICATES WITH LEGISLATORS REGARDING THE IMPACT OF MUSEUMS ON CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES AND THEIR INTERESTS. CAM TAKES POSITIONS ON SPECIFIC BILLS OF INTEREST TO THE MUSEUM COMMUNITY, SUCH AS FUNDING FOR ARTS AND CULTURE, AND WAS A SUPPORTER OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS 2021 VIRTUAL MUSEUMS ADVOCACY DAY. FURTHERMORE, ELECTRONIC LEGISLATIVE UPDATES HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT MATTERS AFFECTING STATE GOVERNMENT AS WELL AS KEY ISSUES OF CONCERN FOR MUSEUMS.


CAM FOSTERS A COLLABORATIVE, INTERCONNECTED NETWORK OF MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS; BRINGS NEW IDEAS INTO THE CONVERSATION TO CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS AND THINKING; AND, PROVIDES RESOURCES, INFORMATION, AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP PROFESSIONALS MAKE MUSEUMS MORE ROBUST, MORE RELEVANT, AND MORE SUSTAINABLE IN SERVICE TO CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES. TO FULFILL THIS ROLE, CAM HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BRING MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS TOGETHER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, PERSPECTIVES, AND RESOURCES. IN LIEU OF AN IN-PERSON CONFERENCE IN 2021, CAM HOSTED FIVE VIRTUAL SUMMITS IN MARCH AND APRIL 2021 WITH 566 PARTICIPANTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Celeste DE Wald
Executive Dir.
$75,260
Kim Kirkhart
Secretary
$0
Lisa Mcdermott
Vice President
$0
Jennifer Caballero
President
$0
Mark Katrikh
Vice President
$0
Anthony Brown
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$126,088
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $108,250
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$30,946
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$265,284
Total Program Service Revenue$156,273
Investment income $172
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 $423,533

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that California Association Of Museums has recieved totaling $67,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Associated Foundations Incorporated

Ashburn, VA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES FOR MEMBER MUSEUMS

$67,500
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