MUSEUM OF ANCIENT WONDERS

EIN: 834577545 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Palm Springs, CA

Total Revenue
$19,670
Total Expenses
$73,624
Total Assets
$3,942,249
Net Assets
$3,607,241
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
4422685004
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MUSEUM OF ANCIENT WONDERS, founded in 2019, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $20K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 72% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $74K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 274% operating deficit.

Mission

Educate about history of ancient culture - enhanced universal curriculum development for local residents/surrounding schools/colleges/universities. Over 5,000 attendees. Established museum diversity for the Coachella Valley.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,078
Program Service Revenue $18,419
Investment Income $-24,000
Other Revenue $1,173
TOTAL REVENUE $19,670

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $12,904
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $62,135
Other Expenses $60,720
TOTAL EXPENSES $73,624

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,670 $70,416 -0.7%
Expenses $73,624 $111,935 -0.3%
Net Income $-53,954 $-41,519 +0.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
9

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
5
$11,000
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
2
$11,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alberto Acosta Executive Director 40.00
Officer Key Emp
$5,500 $0 $5,500
Joseph McCabe Director of Development 40.00
Officer Key Emp
$5,500 $0 $5,500
Sarah Beresford President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Leonard Stevens Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dean Keefer Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$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 $19,670 $73,624 $3,942,249 $-53,954
2023 $70,416 $111,935 $3,976,144 $-41,519
2023 $70,416 $111,935 $3,976,144 $-41,519
2022 $136,778 $181,250 $3,989,315 $-44,472
2021 $4,042,630 $123,134 $4,227,411 $3,919,496
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