EIN 94-2427733

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History connects people with nature and science to inspire stewardship of the natural world. The museum offers an array of educational programs and exhibits focused on the natural and cultural history of the region. Over 30,000 children and adults annually participate in family programs including field trips, lectures, and festivals, as well as a year-round series of lectures. The museum is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
Also known as...
Santa Cruz Museum Association
Total revenues
$1,117,680
2022
Total expenses
$1,016,423
2022
Total assets
$1,783,030
2022
Num. employees
17
2022

Program areas at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Our Museum serves over 30,000 children and adults per year through a variety of programs designed to connect with the region's residents and visitors alike, such as: family programs including field trips, lectures, and festival; year-round series of lectures and field-based workshops with Natural History experts; on-site docent-led school tours; and, field-based school programs. We also offer a variety of exhibits, such as permanent exhibits on the region's animals & habitats, geology, and cultural heritage and temporary exhibits which rotate two-three times each year. In addition, the Museum maintains a collection of over 16,000 Natural History specimens and cultural artifacts for study.

Who funds Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Sciences$2,000,500
Helen and WILL Webster FoundationArt & Culture$40,000
William J Codiga Family FoundationTo Support the Community.$500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

NameTitleCompensation
Felicia van StolkExecutive Director$66,299
Angela WardDirector of Opera$95,800
Liz BroughtonVisitor Services Manager
Liz GrewCurrent Visitor Services Manager
Marisa GomezPublic Programs Manager
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$970,206
Program services$64,320
Investment income and dividends$3,433
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$14,675
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$63,846
Miscellaneous revenues$1,200
Total revenues$1,117,680

Form 990s for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-09-15990View PDF
2018-062019-07-23990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 17, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Helen and WILL Webster Foundation
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1305 East Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Metro area
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Website URL
santacruzmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(831) 420-6115
IRS details
EIN
94-2427733
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
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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