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EIN 95-6149517

Goleta Valley Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Goleta
State
California
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Goleta Valley Historical Society collects, preserves, interprets and fosters appreciation of the area's history through exhibits, programs, and stewardship of the historic Rancho La Patera. They preserve, maintain and make available to the public the Stow House historical site in Goleta. In addition to this, they continue restoring the site, researching the Goleta Valley, and providing educational history.
Total revenues
$295,746
2023
Total expenses
$374,207
2023
Total assets
$1,885,681
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at Goleta Valley Historical Society

Preserve, maintain and make available to the public the Stow House historical site and related grounds in Goleta, California. Other achievements include the continued restoration of the site, research of the Goleta Valley, and providing educational history programs to the general public.

Who funds Goleta Valley Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gannett FoundationCharitable Purpose$1,625

Personnel at Goleta Valley Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa PotterDirector of Operations
Susan Schiferl SmithVendor Coordinator and Site Manager
Paul MockerVice President$0
Paula BottianiPresident$0
Denise SanfordTreasurer$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Goleta Valley Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$137,064
Program services$29,646
Investment income and dividends$25,435
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$22,082
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$6,751
Net income from fundraising events$74,564
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$204
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$295,746

Form 990s for Goleta Valley Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,625 from Gannett Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
304 N Los Carneros Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
goletahistory.org/ 
Phone
(805) 681-7216
IRS details
EIN
95-6149517
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0170485
FTB Entity ID
0517324
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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