EIN 77-0252722

Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
84
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Interactive science and creativity museum in Santa Barbara offering hands-on exhibits, workshops, and programs focused on STEAM education.
Also known as...
Children's Museum of Santa Barbara
Total revenues
$3,801,952
2023
Total expenses
$5,211,410
2023
Total assets
$21,297,642
2023
Num. employees
84
2023

Program areas at Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

Education - the Moxi education department is a creative, collaborative environment where staff members innovate new ways to learn. Through playful interactions with our hands-on, minds-on exhibits, Moxi guests explore, think, and design creatively, forming their own questions and discovering their own answers. the Museum offers programs for all ages from toddlers to adults, including teachers and students. All guests can participate in daily programs and experiences facilitated by Moxi's floor staff known as sparks. Moxi also offers paid programs for all ages throughout the year, from week-long camps for children to happy hour events for adults, and more - there is something for everyone at Moxi. Educators and students have opportunities to visit on field trips and for engineering Exploration programs.
Operations - Moxi serves around 165,000 visitors annually. Our operations team prepares our visitors for an extraordinary experience.
Exhibits - the Museum's 25,000 square foot, leed-certified gold building houses three floors filled with interactive exhibits, rotating art installations, the Innovation workshop makerspace, a multipurpose Exploration lab, and back-of-house office and exhibit workshop space.
Member services - maintains the Museum's family membership program, including ongoing member benefits, which include member only events.

Who funds Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Mericos FoundationAccessibility Programs for Steam Learning$75,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund (GSPF)Arts and Culture$50,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$46,080
...and 31 more grants received totalling $462,235

Personnel at Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

NameTitleCompensation
Robin GosePresident and Chief Executive Officer$217,722
Tom BlabeyChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer$58,988
Kate MacNaughtonChief Advancement Officer
Dan ModglinDirector of Operations
Angie BertucciDirector of Marketing and Communications
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,313,336
Program services$1,806,119
Investment income and dividends$113,048
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$111,929
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$261,225
Net income from fundraising events$-183,385
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$96,906
Miscellaneous revenues$282,774
Total revenues$3,801,952

Form 990s for Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-22990View PDF
2022-122023-10-30990View PDF
2021-122022-09-27990View PDF
2020-122021-05-28990View PDF
2019-122020-10-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Minnesota Children's MuseumSaint Paul, MN$9,787,249
Boston Children's MuseumBoston, MA$9,481,204
Childrens Museum of Atlanta (CMA)Atlanta, GA$3,874,116
Kohl Children's Museum of Greater ChicagoGlenview, IL$3,942,171
Chicago Children's MuseumChicago, IL$8,090,810
Greensboro Childrens Museum (GCM)Greensboro, NC$1,568,406
Children's MuseumWest Hartford, CT$2,534,999
The New Childrens MuseumSan Diego, CA$6,553,018
Children's Museum of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA$8,342,305
Please Touch MuseumPhiladelphia, PA$12,855,902
Data update history
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Henry Peterson Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Mericos Foundation
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
125 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
moxi.org/ 
Phone
(805) 770-5000
IRS details
EIN
77-0252722
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens 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
077558
FTB Entity ID
1659581
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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