EIN 94-2427733

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History connects people with nature and science to inspire stewardship of the natural world. The museum offers an array of educational programs and exhibits focused on the natural and cultural history of the region. Over 30,000 children and adults annually participate in family programs including field trips, lectures, and festivals, as well as a year-round series of lectures. The museum is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
Also known as...
Santa Cruz Museum Association
Total revenues
$1,317,767
2023
Total expenses
$1,311,517
2023
Total assets
$1,824,445
2023
Num. employees
22
2023

Program areas at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Our Museum serves over 30,000 children and adults per year through a variety of programs designed to connect with the region's residents and visitors alike, such as: family programs including field trips, lectures, and festival; year-round series of lectures and field-based workshops with Natural History experts; on-site docent-led school tours; and, field-based school programs. We also offer a variety of exhibits, such as permanent exhibits on the region's animals & habitats, geology, and cultural heritage and temporary exhibits which rotate two-three times each year. In addition, the Museum maintains a collection of over 16,000 Natural History specimens and cultural artifacts for study.

Who funds Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
David and Lucile Packard FoundationLocal Grantmaking$60,000
Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyFor General Operating Support, Watsonville Facility Plans$53,000
Helen and Wil Webster FoundationArt & Culture$50,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

NameTitleCompensation
Felicia Van StolkExecutive Director$101,538
Lucy LogsdonDirector of Operations$48,185
Liz BroughtonDirector of Visitor Experience
Tara ThomasDevelopment and Community Engagement Manager
Jenny RiekeEducation Manager
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,083,697
Program services$77,761
Investment income and dividends$53,775
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,678
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$104,842
Miscellaneous revenues$370
Total revenues$1,317,767

Form 990s for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-09-15990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from David and Lucile Packard Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $53,000 from Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1305 E Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Metro area
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Website URL
santacruzmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(831) 420-6115
IRS details
EIN
94-2427733
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science 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
021493
FTB Entity ID
0820223
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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