EIN 95-4739699

Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
236
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation dedicates itself to exploring and presenting the automobile and its impact on global life and culture using Los Angeles as a prime example. The museum foundation obtains, preserves, and displays vintage, classic, and modern cars and objects that advance its mission. Collections and curatorial programs provide for the acquisition of collection objects, their maintenance, restoration, and presentation. The year-end was changed from 9/30 to 12/31. The museum is located in Los Angeles, CA.
Also known as...
Petersen Automotive Museum
Total revenues
$25,097,609
2023
Total expenses
$25,688,572
2023
Total assets
$220,712,649
2023
Num. employees
236
2023

Program areas at Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation

Exhibits programs present the Museum and its collection to the general public. This includes the development, production, and implementation of permanent and rotating exhibits, as well as the dissemination of Museum content through online channels.
Educational programs include Museum endeavors to expose and teach children and adults about the automobile and its impact on the world and culture. Significant programs include tours for school children in support of their curricula, hands-on training on Automotive repair and customization for teens, displaying vehicles in public Automotive shows, as well as providing speakers, films, and other experiences for adults and children.
Collections and curatorial programs provide for the acquisition and preservation of collection objects that advance the mission of the Museum. These programs include the maintenance and restoration of collection vehicles and other objects. The Museum also acquires, preserves, and archives two dimensional objections (printed matter, photographs, diagrams, etc. ), books and films related to the Automotive world. Curatorial staff conduct research and produce written content that interpret these objects for the public as well as for scholars.

Who funds Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$633,321
The Armand Hammer FoundationGeneral Funds$321,050
The Katz FoundationUnrestricted Grant To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose$288,000
...and 30 more grants received totalling $2,191,388

Personnel at Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Michael BodellChief Operating Officer$208,037
Sandra LandichoChief Financial Officer$238,496
Leslie KendallChief Historian$104,978
Terry KargesExecutive Director$338,846
Bryan StevensExhibits Director$132,126
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,081,909
Program services$8,396,980
Investment income and dividends$1,431,482
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,183,127
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$219,216
Net income from fundraising events$-609,569
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,372,520
Miscellaneous revenues$3,021,944
Total revenues$25,097,609

Form 990s for Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-06990View PDF
2022-122023-10-12990View PDF
2021-122022-08-09990View PDF
2021-092022-06-14990View PDF
2020-092021-07-08990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from The Charles E Nearburg Foundation
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $115,000 from W. M. Keck Foundation
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
petersen.org/ 
Phone
(323) 930-2277
Facebook page
PetersenMuseum 
Twitter profile
@petersen_museum 
IRS details
EIN
95-4739699
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: 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
115528
FTB Entity ID
2155915
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation has new information, or want to find more organizations like Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation?

Create free Cause IQ account