Program areas at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Museum activities - the museum contains permanent, interactive exhibits and two large exhibition galleries. The experiences in the museum include underwater fish viewing, walk through historic re-creations, experiments with scientific equipment and art viewing. The exhibits feature a mix of interpretive material, multimedia exhibits, science experiments, self-guided Exploration, and play features.
Educational and other programs - our programs include the: 1) arboretum & botanical garden that extend over 200 acres with direct links to the sacramento river trail system and comprise 20 acres of mediterranean-climate display gardens, a children's garden, a medicinal garden and a butterfly garden; 2) animal programs that inspire, create connections and foster appreciation for the diversity and magnificence of wildlife through conservation, education and entertainment; 3) paul bunyan forest camp that is an educational hub modeled after an old-time forest camp and consists of the mill-house museum, hand-on exhibits and an interpretive forest; and 5) school tour programs as well as professional development opportunities for teachers in the north state.
Who funds Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| The McConnell Foundation | 2023-12 | General Support ($990), Cats & Dogs Pet Sponsorship ($375), Membership ($75), Family Membership: Jonathan & Nicolette Reeves ($75), Family Membership: Diane Degen & Kristin Pope ($75), Funding Families ($1,500), General Support ($750), Sponsorship of Al Exhibit ($11,250), Gift Membership for Todd Harpst and Shannon Harrison-Harpst ($75), Family Membership for Paul Souza, Kasandra Schrumpf and Children ($75), Fund-A-Need ($15,000), Donation in Memory of Sherrill Bambauer ($1,000), and Operating Support for Calendar Year 2023 and Sustainability Gardens - Site Maintenance 2023 ($1,570,000) | $1,601,240 |
| The KBK Foundation | 2023-06 | Support the Operation | $500,000 |
| The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation | 2023-12 | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| ...and 2 more grants received |
Personnel at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Michael Warren | Administration / President and Chief Executive Officer | $124,851 | 2022-12-31 |
| Laurinda Willard | Education Manager , Laurinda Willard / Chief Operating Officer | $84,926 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jennifer Finnegan | Chief Financial Officer | $95,001 | 2023-11-15 |
| Irene Salter | Vice Chair | $0 | 2024-09-24 |
| Randall Hempling | Member at Large | $0 | 2024-09-24 |
| ...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for Turtle Bay Exploration Park
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $5,522,458 | $11,230,677 | -50.8% |
| Program services | $1,812,088 | $1,948,595 | -7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $79,768 | $120,341 | -33.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $30,015 | $44,171 | -32% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-1,392,285 | $306,362 | -554.5% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-713,172 | $-952,627 | 25.1% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $13,915 | $12,811 | 8.6% |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $200,880 | $250,883 | -19.9% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $56,144 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $5,609,811 | $12,961,213 | -56.7% |
Organizations like Turtle Bay Exploration Park
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $17,944,266 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $8,234,058 |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $21,650,771 |
| National Liberty Museum | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $1,406,461 |
| The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | 501(c)(3) | Beachwood, OH | $3,059,135 |
| The Jewish Museum | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $22,492,569 |
| Museum of the Moving Image | 501(c)(3) | Astoria, NY | $7,152,156 |
| Museum of Discovery | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $3,320,596 |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | 501(c)(3) | Saint Michaels, MD | $5,635,526 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $13,067,827 |
Data update history
January 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The KBK Foundation Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1335 Arboretum Dr A3
- Redding, CA 96003
- Metro area
- Redding, CA
- County
- Shasta County, CA
- Website URL
- turtlebay.org/Â
- Phone
- (530) 243-8850
- Facebook page
- turtlebayexplorationparkÂ
- Twitter profile
- @turtlebayparkÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 68-0236299
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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
- 080509
- FTB Entity ID
- 1677568
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-01-15
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