SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

SANTA BARBARA, CA, 931052936 (805) 682-4711 Est. 1916 EIN 95-1643378
A560 - Arts, Culture & Humanities 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
sbnature.org

Mission

THE FOLLOWING THREE GUIDING PRINCIPLES ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL OF THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY'S ACTIVITIES: INSPIRING AN AWE FOR NATURE AND A THIRST FOR DISCOVERY; PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY; AND CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THESE PRINCIPLES WE STRIVE TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY THAT EXPLORES, UNDERSTANDS, AND PROTECTS THE NATURAL WORLD.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$312K
Recipients
10
Years Active
2018 - 2022
Avg grant: $27,645 Median: $27,675

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20221$10K $10K01
20203$111K $37K03
20193$100K $33K12
20183$91K $30K30

Sectors Funded

Animal-Related
5
Recreation & Sports
3

Top States

California
10

Grantee Size Profile

$1M - $5M
5
Under $100K
3

Top Grantees

$152K
HOPPER MOUNTAIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE CALIFORNIA
CA - 2 grants
$47K

Grants Awarded · 8 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$10,479,143
Total Expenses
$11,943,973
Net Assets
$92,095,656
178 employees 570 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
7.7 years Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 10.1%
Expenses ↑ 8.2%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 46.6% Earned revenue 21.9% Investment 27.6% Other 4.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 42.2% Management 46.4% Fundraising 11.5%

Officers & Trustees (31)

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Filing History (7 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$10,479,143 ↑$11,943,973$92,095,656
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$9,520,658 $11,041,163$90,288,574
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$9,520,658 ↑$11,041,163$90,288,574
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$8,951,310 ↑$10,133,710$84,946,660
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$6,898,781 ↓$7,968,366$84,577,720
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
$8,999,280 ↑$8,392,428$80,287,714
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$7,848,014 $7,957,106$71,878,103

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EIN: 95-1643378 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data