EIN 95-6134270

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To provide and promote visual arts experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds through exhibition, education, creation and collaboration; and preserve the Museum's permanent collection as an artistic legacy of the California central coast. To provide visual arts experiences for all ages through exhibitions, education, expression and interaction. Visual arts experiences for all ages through exhibitions, education, expression and interaction.
Also known as...
San Luis Obispo Art Center
Total revenues
$845,605
2023
Total expenses
$1,015,965
2023
Total assets
$806,880
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

Located on historic mission plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is a premier visual arts venue on the central coast of California. Rotating exhibitions are featured in the Museum's three onsite galleries, as well as an annual rotating mural project on the Museum's exterior. The Museum's permanent collection conserves the region's artistic legacy.
The Museum of Art offers many opportunities for the public to engage with the visual arts. These include artist lectures, exhibition openings, gallery tours, and a vibrant public Art program. The Museum is also admission-free so that everyone can enjoy the exhibitions. The Museum collaborates with community partners for free communityevents.
Art education programming including classes and workshops for both adults and children, as well as weekly free docent tours of the exhibitions on view. Free monthly family Art days engage generations to learn about and create Art. The Museum hosts guided group gallery tours for children and adults, also admission free.

Who funds San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (SLOCCF)For Operating Support, Arts, Second Saturdays Art Activity Kits for Kids$542,903
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$20,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$15,480
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

NameTitleCompensation
Emma SapersteinChief Curator and Director of Education
Leann StandishExecutive Director$137,484
Erica EllisOperations and Collections Manager
Lena RushingVisitor Services Manager
Barbara BellPresident$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$939,501
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$5,615
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$5,400
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,877
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-106,788
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$845,605

Form 990s for San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-04-15990View PDF
2022-052023-02-14990View PDF
2021-052022-04-11990View PDF
2020-052021-04-21990View PDF
2019-052021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Tyler Museum of ArtTyler, TX$1,298,619
Museum of Fine Arts of St Petersburg Florida (MFA)Saint Petersburg, FL$3,644,976
Fort Wayne Museum of Art (FWMoA)Fort Wayne, IN$3,163,959
West Virginia Museum of American GlassWeston, WV$248,439
Michelson Museum of ArtMarshall, TX$329,598
The Henry Gallery AssociationSeattle, WA$3,948,743
Bellevue Arts MuseumBellevue, WA$2,109,529
Museum of Performance and DesignSan Francisco, CA$261,545
Mabee-Gerrer MuseumShawnee, OK$906,538
The Museum of Art Deland FloridaDeland, FL$675,082
Data update history
May 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $542,903 from The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (SLOCCF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 813
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Metro area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
County
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Website URL
sloma.org/ 
Phone
(805) 543-8562
IRS details
EIN
95-6134270
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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