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California natural history museums

There are 36natural history and sciences museums in California. Combined, these Californiannatural history museumsemploy 1,365 people, earn more than $130 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Natural history museums by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
10
$2,610,110
San Francisco
5
$99,430,792
San Diego
5
$10,054,284
Santa Maria
4
$9,376,551
Visalia
2
$3,553,189
Salinas
2
$1,739,690
Santa Cruz
1
$1,018,235
San Jose
1
$0
Sacramento
1
$0
Riverside
1
$1,586,408
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Job trends for California natural history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
2
1-10
2
11-25
6
26-100
2
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of natural history museums in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
3
$250k to $1M
4
$1M to $5M
6
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of natural history museums in California

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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is a natural history or sciences museum in San Francisco, CA whose mission is: The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to explore, explain, and sustain life.
Revenue
$95.2m
Assets
$832.2m
Employees
641
EIN
94-1156258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Society of Natural History

To interpret the Natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$51.9m
Employees
273
EIN
95-1643375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Founded in 1955, the Museum's mission is to connect people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. The museum is a unique natural history, environmental education center and wildlife rehabilitation center.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
59
EIN
94-6104179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

The following three guiding principles are the foundation for all of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's activities: inspiring an awe for nature and a thirst for discovery; promoting sustainability; and connecting our communities. Through thes...
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$82.0m
Employees
207
EIN
95-1643378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sequoia Parks Conservancy (SNHA)

SNHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education, interpretation, research and the natural and historic preservation of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Devils Postpile National Monument and Lake Kaweah.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
76
EIN
94-1379633
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Raymond M Alf Museum of Paleontology

Public Museum. The Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology expands knowledge of the history of life and inspires a sense of our moment in time through scientific research, exploration, and educational programming.
Revenue
$895.7k
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
14
EIN
95-3366309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Go for Broke National Education Center

To educate and inspire character and equality through the virtue and valor of our World War II American veterans of Japanese ancestry. To be a national leader in educating the public on the values and responsibilities of American citizenship.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
18
EIN
95-4245623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WESTERN Science Center (WSC)

Located off Domenigoni Parkway by Diamond Valley Lake, Western Science Center is home to a fascinating array of archaeological artifacts and Pleistocene Ice Age fossils that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
14
EIN
33-0820066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Connecting people with nature and inspiring stewardship of the natural world. The Museum seeks to connect people with nature and inspire stewardship of the natural world through an array of educational programs and exhibits focused on natural and cultur...
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
14
EIN
94-2427733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove

The specific purposes of this corporation are to operate, maintain, advance and enhance the Pacific Grove Museum of natural history as an educational and scientific institution for the benefit of the public generally. The specific purposes of this corpora...
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
23
EIN
32-0268455
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Sailing Science Center

Educational. Delivered exhibits demonstrating Bernoulli's principle, vectors, navigation, and trigonometry. One exhibit was placed on loan at the Treasure Island Sailing Center. The center normally serves more than 1000 underserved school children per y...
Revenue
$73.2k
Assets
$72.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3631165
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Joaquin Valley Paleontology Foundation

To educate the public and students on the paleontology of 700,000 year old fossils discovered at the Fairmead Landfill.
Revenue
$190.1k
Assets
$150.5k
Employees
10
EIN
77-0436217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Red White and Blue

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Red White and Blue is a natural history or sciences museum in San Marcos, CA that was founded in 1973.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-2082109
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California

Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California is a natural history or sciences museum in Pasadena, CA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2430082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Capitol

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Capitol is a natural history or sciences museum in Grass Valley, CA that was founded in 1973.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-4167607
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology is both a natural history collection specializing in eggs and nests of birds from around the world, and a research and education institution dedicated to bird conservation.
Revenue
$367.1k
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
8
EIN
95-6096078
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marin Museum Society

Organization's mission is to educate the public about the native indians' life and cultural activities. The Museum of the American indian shares with the greater community educational programs and exhibitions that deepen understanding and appreciation o...
Revenue
$139.8k
Assets
$518.7k
Employees
0
EIN
23-7296514
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Antelope Society

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Antelope Society is a natural history or sciences museum in Lancaster, CA that was founded in 1973.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
90-0351609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Bonsai Club

San Diego Bonsai Club is a natural history or sciences museum in San Diego, CA that was founded in 1995.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7051020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal History Museum

Animal History Museum is a natural history or sciences museum in Pasadena, CA that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-2530183
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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