Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Inc in Bakersfield, California (CA)
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| Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Inc | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 770401050 |
| Name of Organization | Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Inc |
| Address | 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4420 |
| Activities | Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code, Museum, zoo, planetarium, etc. |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 07/1995 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 12/2013 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $237,940 |
| Amount of Income | $195,434 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $195,434 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: Natural History, Natural Science Museums |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2013: $195,434 (it was $173,142 in 2012)
| This organization: | $195,434 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $766,050 |
Assets in 2013: $237,940 (it was $246,651 in 2012)
| Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Inc: | $237,940 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $3,282,446 |
Expenses in 2012: $147,725
| This organization: | $147,725 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $610,204 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2012: 1.3
| This organization: | 1.3 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.2 |
Number of employees in 2012: 2
| This organization: | 2 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 23 |
Grants share in income in 2012: 49.4%
| This organization: | 49.4% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 56.6% |
Revenue for 2012
Functional expenses for 2012
| Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (for 2012) | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? | No |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 |
| Gross income from members or shareholders | $0 |
| Gross income from other sources | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue (for 2012) | |
| Total revenue | $162,085 |
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts | $80,126 |
| Program Service Revenue | $22,314 |
| Other Revenue | |
| Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) | $2 |
| Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net rental income | $0 |
| Net gain from sales of assets other than inventory | $0 |
| Net income from fundraising events | $10,843 |
| Gross income from fundraising events | $16,756 |
| Less: direct expenses | $5,913 |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $8,420 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $13,564 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $5,144 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $40,380 |
| Statement of Functional Expenses (for 2012) | |
| Total functional expenses | $147,725 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees | $20,386 |
| Other salaries and wages | $48,957 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,891 |
| Professional fundraising services | $0 |
| Other | $74,491 |
| Balance Sheet (for 2012) | |
| Total assets | $246,651 |
| Total liabilities | $2,300 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties | $0 |
| Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties | $0 |
| Other | $2,300 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $244,351 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $26,301 |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2012) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2012) | |
| 2008 - 2012 Total | |
|---|---|
| Total Support | $406,331 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $406,331 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $0 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $0 |
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| Organizations performing similar types of work | |||||
| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Academy Of Science | 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503 | CA | 1926-04 | $91,703,732 |
| 2 | Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | 2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2936 | CA | 1936-06 | $24,908,054 |
| 3 | San Diego Society Of Natural History Balboa Park | 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101-1624 | CA | 1925-01 | $12,223,204 |
| 4 | Southwest Museum | Los Angeles, CA 90041 | CA | $1,667,630 | |
| 5 | Bay Institute Aquarium Foundation | 695 De Long Avenue Suite 100, Novato, CA 94945 | CA | 2009-04 | $11,017,094 |
| 6 | Curiodyssey | 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401-1002 | CA | 1955-12 | $5,186,212 |
| 7 | The High Desert Museum | 59800 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702-7962 | OR | 1976-02 | $3,896,463 |
| 8 | Childrens Museum Inc, Roaring Brook Nature Center | 950 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford, CT 06119-1437 | CT | 1989-03 | $2,285,324 |
| 9 | Lindsay Wildlife Museum | 1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2540 | CA | 1958-02 | $2,002,101 |
| 10 | Raymond M Alf Museum | 1175 W Baseline Rd, Claremont, CA 91711-2146 | CA | 1979-05 | $1,060,205 |
| 11 | San Juan County Museum Association | PO BOX 125, Bloomfield, NM 87413-0125 | NM | 1971-02 | $751,569 |
| 12 | Whale Museum | PO BOX 945, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-0945 | WA | 1977-11 | $720,121 |
| 13 | Museum Of Jurassic Technology | 9341 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232-2621 | CA | 1997-08 | $560,414 |
| 14 | Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History | 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3722 | CA | 1977-09 | $507,749 |
| 15 | Central Coast State Parks Association | 20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442-2430 | CA | 1996-10 | $404,069 |
| 16 | Chico Creek Nature Center Inc | 1968 E 8th St, Chico, CA 95928-4110 | CA | 1995-09 | $240,643 |
| 17 | Savannah Science Museum Inc | PO BOX 9841, Savannah, GA 31412-0041 | GA | 1959-06 | $195,491 |
| 18 | Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Inc, Crater Rock Museum | PO BOX 3999, Central Point, OR 97502-0041 | OR | 1985-12 | $138,263 |
| 19 | Natural History Museum Santa Maria California | PO BOX 5254, Santa Maria, CA 93456-5254 | CA | 1998-03 | $53,832 |
| 20 | Southern Forest World Inc | 1440 N Augusta Ave, Waycross, GA 31503-4954 | GA | 1977-08 | $43,632 |
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