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EIN 68-0213099

Petaluma Wildlife and Natural Science Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Petaluma
State
California
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
Description
Petaluma Wildlife and Natural Science Museum inspires the next generation through practical environmental education and conservation. In 1989, Hugh Codding donated the entire Codding Museum inventory to Petaluma High School instructor Ron Head, who created an innovative educational program aimed at giving high school students career and leadership skills through active participation.
Total revenues
$171,569
2023
Total expenses
$140,255
2023
Total assets
$335,909
2023
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Petaluma Wildlife and Natural Science Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Christensen Family FoundationGeneral$12,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$6,542

Personnel at Petaluma Wildlife and Natural Science Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Tracy PerlichTreasurer
Kevin ClarkePast Treasurer / Director$0
Lori GlennPresident$0
Michelle PanizzeraPast Treasurer
Dave BaggenstosChairman

Financials for Petaluma Wildlife and Natural Science Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$51,828
Program services$111,110
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$64
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$8,567
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$171,569

Form 990s for Petaluma Wildlife and Natural Science Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-06990EZView PDF
2022-122023-08-28990EZView PDF
2022-122023-05-10990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990EZView PDF
2020-122021-06-24990EZView PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from The Christensen Family Foundation
October 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
201 Fair St
Petaluma, CA 94952
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
petalumawildlifemuseum.org/ 
Phone
(707) 778-4787
IRS details
EIN
68-0213099
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
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
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
094856
FTB Entity ID
9766358
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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