MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HERITAGE

EIN: 770106732 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PALO ALTO, CA

Total Revenue
$466,857
Total Expenses
$309,247
Total Assets
$3,402,358
Net Assets
$2,327,689
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOHN RYON DAVIS
Phone
6503211004
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HERITAGE, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $467K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 523% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $158K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO SHOWING THE EVOLUTION, INFLUENCE AND RELEVANCE OF HISTORIC INNOVATIONS TO THE TECHNOLOGIES AND SOCIETY OF THE PAST AND PRESENT. IT COLLECTS, PRESERVES AND DISPLAYS HISTORIC OBJECTS AND INVENTIONS THAT ILLUSTRATE THE EFFECTS AND INFLUENCE OF INNOVATION FROM 1750 TO 1950.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $272,622
Program Service Revenue $1,765
Investment Income $18,344
Other Revenue $174,126
TOTAL REVENUE $466,857

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $131,992
Fundraising Expenses $18,969
Program Expenses $230,096
Other Expenses $177,255
TOTAL EXPENSES $309,247

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $466,857 $74,919 +5.2%
Expenses $309,247 $296,645 +0.0%
Net Income $157,610 $-221,726 -1.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES A WALL PRESIDENT/CHAIR 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY J NELSON VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RYON DAVIS TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STU SOFFER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN KORMANAK BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT H KATZIVE BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH LAUTMANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL B MOERDYKE BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GIRVIN PETERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES PACK BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEONARD ELY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD DOUGLAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES GILLIS BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIAN ADAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE FABIAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $466,857 $309,247 $3,402,358 $157,610
2022 $74,919 $296,645 $3,154,537 $-221,726
2021 $426,178 $298,623 $3,408,464 $127,555
2020 $457,850 $308,654 $3,309,232 $149,196
2019 $445,914 $383,459 $3,207,374 $62,455
2018 $224,006 $316,974 $3,191,783 $-92,968
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