EIN 77-0252722

Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
79
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Interactive science and creativity museum in Santa Barbara offering hands-on exhibits, workshops, and programs focused on STEAM education.
Also known as...
Children's Museum of Santa Barbara
Total revenues
$3,324,867
2022
Total expenses
$4,502,597
2022
Total assets
$22,716,750
2022
Num. employees
79
2022

Program areas at Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

Education - the Moxi education department is a creative, collaborative environment where staff members innovate new ways to learn. Through playful interactions with our hands-on, minds-on exhibits, Moxi guests explore, think, and design creatively, forming their own questions and discovering their own answers. the Museum offers programs for all ages from toddlers to adults, including teachers and students. All guests can participate in daily programs and experiences facilitated by Moxi's floor staff known as sparks. Moxi also offers paid programs for all ages throughout the year, from week-long camps for children to happy hour events for adults, and more - there is something for everyone at Moxi. Educators and students have opportunities to visit on field trips and for engineering Exploration programs.
Operations - Moxi serves around 165,000 visitors annually. Our operations team prepares our visitors for an extraordinary experience.
Exhibits - the Museum's 25,000 square foot, leed-certified gold building houses three floors filled with interactive exhibits, rotating art installations, the Innovation workshop makerspace, a multipurpose Exploration lab, and back-of-house office and exhibit workshop space.
Member services maintains the Museum's family membership program, including ongoing member benefits, which include member only events.

Who funds Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Smidt Family FoundationIn Furtherance of Section 501(c)(3) Charitable Purpose.$100,000
The Mericos FoundationAccessibility Programs for Steam Learning$75,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund (GSPF)Arts and Culture$50,000
...and 37 more grants received totalling $712,243

Personnel at Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

NameTitleCompensation
Robin GoseChief Executive Officer$217,722
Jenny KearnsChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer$48,582
Amanda AllenDirector of Development$105,425
Melissa MotyerMembership Manager
Susan RenehanCorporate and Foundation Relationship Manager
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,468,501
Program services$1,594,636
Investment income and dividends$83,139
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$237,285
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,520
Net income from fundraising events$-153,590
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$88,979
Miscellaneous revenues$4,397
Total revenues$3,324,867

Form 990s for Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-30990View PDF
2021-122022-09-27990View PDF
2020-122021-05-28990View PDF
2019-122020-10-29990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Boston Children's MuseumBoston, MA$15,531,381
Minnesota Children's MuseumSaint Paul, MN$10,384,942
Chicago Children's MuseumChicago, IL$8,503,985
Greensboro CHILDREN'S Museum (GCM)Greensboro, NC$3,391,439
Please Touch MuseumPhiladelphia, PA$10,425,352
Kohl Children's Museum of Greater ChicagoGlenview, IL$4,962,571
Miami Children's MuseumMiami, FL$11,858,201
The Children's Museum of HoustonHouston, TX$14,587,002
Children's Museum of RichmondRichmond, VA$4,347,352
Children's MuseumWest Hartford, CT$3,055,900
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $48,575 from Davies Charitable Trust
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 25 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Smidt Family Foundation
June 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
125 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
moxi.org/ 
Phone
(805) 770-5000
IRS details
EIN
77-0252722
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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