Catalina Island Museum

Organization Overview

Catalina Island Museum is located in Avalon, CA. The organization was established in 1956. As of 02/2022, Catalina Island Museum employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Catalina Island 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 02/2022, Catalina Island Museum generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 02/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE CULTURE AND HISTORY OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND AND TO BRING UNIQUE EXHIBITIONS TO CATALINA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS A VIBRANT ROTATING SPECIAL EXHIBITION SCHEDULE THAT INCLUDES AT LEAST FOUR ART AND/OR HISTORY EXHIBITIONS PER YEAR. THE WILLIAM WRIGLEY JR. GALLERY ALSO HOUSES AN EXHIBITION THAT SHOWCASES THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION, INTERPRETING THE HISTORY OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND. THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION OF OVER 160,000 HISTORICAL ITEMS AND ARTWORKS ARE COLLECTED, PRESERVED, EXHIBITED, AND MADE ACCESSIBLE TO RESEARCHERS. MUSEUM BOARD AND STAFF ARE WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT NEW INITIATIVES RELATED TO EDUCATION, ART, AND SERVING UNDERREPRESENTED AUDIENCES. IN ALIGNMENT WITH THIS EFFORT, THE MUSEUM IS EXPANDING ITS EXHIBITION PROGRAM TO INCLUDE MORE CONTEMPORARY ART, AND TO SHOWCASE TONGVA CULTURE AND MODERN TONGVA ART.


THE MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS THAT CONVENE LOCAL RESIDENTS AND ISLAND VISITORS IN AN EXPLORATION OF THE PEOPLE AND CULTURES THAT MAKE CATALINA UNIQUE. THE MUSEUM OFFERS MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES, LECTURES, FILMS, AND ENGAGING ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE K - 12 STUDENTS TO ENJOY THE CREATIVE PROCESS AS THEY THINK CRITICALLY, PROBLEM-SOLVE, AND ENGAGE WITH THE MUSEUM'S UNIQUE COLLECTION. THE MUSEUM IS EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS TO INCLUDE NEW PROGRAMMING FOR K -12 STUDENTS, FAMILY PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND LA COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE NEW PROGRAMS WILL FOCUS ON THE ISLAND'S HISTORY, NATIVE TONGVA CULTURE, AND THE ARTS. IN SEPTEMBER 2022, CMAH STARTED CONSTRUCTION ON A NEW 1,000 SQUARE-FOOT EDUCATION CENTER AND A NEW 1,900 SQUARE-FOOT COLLECTION STORAGE FACILITY. THESE CAPITAL EXPANSIONS WILL SUPPORT PLANS TO EXPAND ALL PROGRAMMATIC COMPONENTS.


THE STORE AT THE CATALINA ISLAND MUSEUM IS STOCKED WITH A CAREFULLY CURATED SELECTION OF JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES, BOOKS, TOYS, TILE AND POTTERY, AND GIFT ITEMS THAT REFLECT THE ISLAND'S UNIQUE HISTORY. EACH UNIQUE STORE ITEM IS INSPIRED BY THE LANDMARKS AND HISTORY OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND, MANY OF WHICH HAVE BEEN CREATED USING IMAGES FROM OUR ARCHIVE. SELECT STORE ITEMS ALSO REFLECT THE THEMES OR CONTENT OF THE MUSEUM'S TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS. OUR VISITORS SERVICES ASSOCIATES ASSIST WITH SALES OF ITEMS, EDUCATING VISITORS ABOUT THE MUSEUM'S OFFERINGS AND ORIENTATING VISITORS WITHIN THE MUSEUM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gail Fornasiere
Deputy Director Of External Affairs
$67,056
Julie Perlin Lee
Executive Dir. (term End 4/21)
$49,029
Ron Bevins
President
$0
Roy Rose
Vice President
$0
Terry Brown
Secretary
$0
Steve Mandel MD
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Christopher Hill Development
Construction
$1,208,667
Arbor Works Inc
Construction
$232,785
Chihuly Workshop
Exhibition Rental And Installation
$219,400
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$44,677
Fundraising events$415,098
Related organizations$0
Government grants $141,712
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$616,147
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $136,248
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,217,634
Total Program Service Revenue$284,940
Investment income $56,889
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $439
Net Rental Income $33,459
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $231,433
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $31,279
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,856,073

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Catalina Island Museum has recieved totaling $78,057.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
A G Cox Char Tr 15128-00-2

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$25,000
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: CULTURE

$20,900
Kenneth T And Eileen L Norris Foundation

Long Beach, CA

PURPOSE: CATALINA ANYTIME

$15,000
Smith-Welsh Foundation

Woodland Hills, CA

PURPOSE: DEDICATED TO THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORY OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND

$10,000
Norris And Debra Bishton Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: FUNDS ARE DONATED WITHOUT RESTRICTION OF USAGE

$5,000
Henry A Davis Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$1,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,666,722
Earnings$68,900
Net Contributions$100,094
Other Expense$278,995
Ending Balance$3,556,721

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