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EIN 77-0401050

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Bakersfield
State
California
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
Description
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History educates the public about natural history and involves the community by recovering, preserving, and displaying local and worldwide natural history objects. They operate the museum by preserving and maintaining exhibits for public viewing and special events, as well as offering school projects and summerschool programs. Their location is in Bakersfield, CA.
Total revenues
$189,142
2022
Total expenses
$275,915
2022
Total assets
$968,471
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History

Other programs
School projects and summerschool.
Operate Museum by preserving and maintaining exhibits for public viewing and special events.

Who funds Buena Vista Museum of Natural History

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Trichell Family FoundationGrant Used To Fund Various Programs Within the Organization$10,000
Diane S Lake Charitable Trust Lake Diane S TreeCommunity Service$1,000
Harry and Ethel West FoundationCapital Improvements$500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History

NameTitleCompensation
Gary PaddockPresident$0
Jeff JohnsonTreasurer$0
Dave HanleyVice President and Secretary$0
Carol BowmanPresident$0

Financials for Buena Vista Museum of Natural History

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$95,872
Program services$39,818
Investment income and dividends$74
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$27,939
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$25,439
Total revenues$189,142

Form 990s for Buena Vista Museum of Natural History

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122020-09-25990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
2017-122018-09-12990View PDF
2016-122017-08-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Trichell Family Foundation
September 28, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Lazzerini Family Foundation
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
July 12, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
October 30, 2020
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2018 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Metro area
Bakersfield, CA
County
Kern County, CA
Website URL
buenavistamuseum.org/ 
Phone
(661) 324-6350
IRS details
EIN
77-0401050
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
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
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