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EIN 95-2579618

Institute for American Research

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Goleta
State
California
Year formed
1970
Most recent tax filings
2021-09-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Institute for American Research operates the South Coast Railroad Museum in Goleta, CA. The museum offers a variety of programs, including miniature train and handcar rides, guided and self-guided tours of the historic Goleta Depot, model railroad, and other exhibits. It served approximately 6,000 visitors.
Total revenues
$60,528
2021
Total expenses
$60,271
2021
Total assets
$276,093
2021
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Institute for American Research

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$81

Personnel at Institute for American Research

NameTitleCompensation
Sean FosterTrustee$1
Noel LangleSecretary and Treasurer$0
Gary CoombsExecutive Director$16,876

Financials for Institute for American Research

RevenuesFYE 09/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$55,743
Program services$0
Membership dues$547
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$4,511
Miscellaneous revenues$274
Total revenues$60,528

Form 990s for Institute for American Research

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-08-11990EZView PDF
2019-092021-06-22990EZView PDF
2018-092019-10-01990EZView PDF
2016-092017-07-21990EZView PDF
2015-092016-03-25990EZView PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
May 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
February 28, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2019
September 30, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2018
March 11, 2020
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
300 N Los Carneros Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Website URL
goletadepot.org/ 
Phone
(805) 964-3540
IRS details
EIN
95-2579618
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1970
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
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