EIN 77-0272697

Kern County Museum Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Operational support for Kern County Museum through staffing, gathering funds and managing day-to-day operations, managing educational programs.
Total revenues
$1,293,171
2023
Total expenses
$1,467,428
2023
Total assets
$3,019,241
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at Kern County Museum Foundation

Day-to-day operations and management of the Kern County Museum, under contract with the County of Kern, including admissions, special events, and the ongoing repair, maintenance, and restoration activites of the Museum.
Educational programs - include school field trips and admissions to the Museum, including the grounds, the lori brock children's discovery center, kid city, and art safari.

Who funds Kern County Museum Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Virginia and Alfred Harrell FoundationProgram Service Support$40,000
Batey Family Charitable TrustTo Support the Gardening, Repairs, and Sponsorhip of the Foundation.$20,350
Louis and Sheryl Barbich FoundationGuild in Support of Bakersfield Sound Exhibit$1,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Kern County Museum Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Mike McCoyExecutive Director$80,000

Financials for Kern County Museum Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$811,784
Program services$403,057
Investment income and dividends$24,124
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$54,174
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$32
Total revenues$1,293,171

Form 990s for Kern County Museum Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-10-11990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062020-12-22990View PDF
2019-062020-08-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Finger Lakes Boating MusuemHammondsport, NY$560,457
Morgan County FoundationMadison, GA$752,679
Friends of the Museum North Carolina Maritime MuseumBeaufort, NC$854,989
National Sporting LibraryMiddleburg, VA$4,126,762
Maine Maritime Museum (MMM)Bath, ME$2,760,199
USS Constitution MuseumBoston, MA$5,244,044
Guild Hall of East HamptonEast Hampton, NY$4,731,134
Data update history
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,350 from Batey Family Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3801 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Metro area
Bakersfield, CA
County
Kern County, CA
Website URL
kerncountymuseum.org/board-of-trustees/ 
Phone
(661) 437-3330
IRS details
EIN
77-0272697
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
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 - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
081200
FTB Entity ID
1493215
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-16
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