MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KAREN WISE

Phone

7075791500

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $308K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY ENGAGES AND INSPIRES OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY WITH ART AND HISTORY EXHIBITIONS, COLLECTIONS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT ARE INCLUSIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND RELEVANT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $434,368 Revenue: $33,914

THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY, (MSC) LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SANTA ROSA, CA PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND REGIONAL HISTORY. THE MUSEUM'S LARGE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL OBJECTS AND ARTWORK...

THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY, (MSC) LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SANTA ROSA, CA PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND REGIONAL HISTORY. THE MUSEUM'S LARGE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL OBJECTS AND ARTWORK, PRIMARILY FOCUSING ON THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION, PROVIDED RICH CONTENT FOR THE 8 INPERSON EXHIBITIONS PRESENTED DURING 2023.

Program 2

Expenses: $174,264 Revenue: $150,904

THE 2023 MUSEUM ATTENDANCE WAS OVER 10,658 VISITORS, INCLUSIVE OF 734 STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES PARTICIPATING IN OUR FREE SCHOOL TOUR AND BUS REIMBURSEMENT ART4KIDS GRANTS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION...

THE 2023 MUSEUM ATTENDANCE WAS OVER 10,658 VISITORS, INCLUSIVE OF 734 STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES PARTICIPATING IN OUR FREE SCHOOL TOUR AND BUS REIMBURSEMENT ART4KIDS GRANTS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, APPROXIMATELY 450 STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES RECEIVED DISCOUNTED TOUR ADMISSIONS.

Program 3

Expenses: $87,102

THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY'S COLLECTION IS COMPRISED OF OVER 18,000 ITEMS, INCLUDING FINE ART AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS. THE ART COLLECTION FOCUSES ON ARTISTS WHO HAVE LIVED, WORKED, TAUGHT, AND...

THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY'S COLLECTION IS COMPRISED OF OVER 18,000 ITEMS, INCLUDING FINE ART AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS. THE ART COLLECTION FOCUSES ON ARTISTS WHO HAVE LIVED, WORKED, TAUGHT, AND INFLUENCED THE ARTISTIC CULTURE OF SONOMA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE HISTORICAL MATERIALS IN THE COLLECTION DOCUMENT THE HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA'S NORTH COAST REGION. MAJOR FEATURES OF THE COLLECTION INCLUDE THE WORKS BY ARTISTS CHRISTO AND JEANNE-CLAUDE, 19TH CENTURY CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS, AND MANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT ART AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,179,609

Program Service Revenue $174,561

Investment Income $258,104

Other Revenue $14,952

TOTAL REVENUE $1,627,226

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $832,578

Fundraising Expenses $189,527

Program Expenses $695,734

Other Expenses $486,435

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,319,013

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,627,226	$1,204,897	+0.4%
Expenses	$1,319,013	$1,443,373	-0.1%
Net Income	$308,213	$-238,476	-2.3%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$161,031

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NANCY GLAZE	CHAIR	18.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HENRY BEAUMONT	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ESTELLE H ROGERS	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NOREEN CARVOLTH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAISSA DE LA ROSA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS MAZZIA	DIRECTOR	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY NICHOLS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERNESTO OLIVARES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACI PASTIS	VICE-CHAIR - ENDED 10/1/23	12.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET PURSER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID SALM	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE SOTOS	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD TEMPERO DDS MD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY WANG	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS NUGENT	BOARD MEMBER	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE PETERSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELANIE JONES-CARTER	VICE-CHAIR - AS OF 10/1/23	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF NATHANSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$161,031	$0	$161,031

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	$1,627,226	$1,319,013	$8,507,071	$308,213
2023	$2,427,428	$1,319,013	$8,507,071	$1,108,415
2022	$1,204,897	$1,443,373	$7,216,282	$-238,476
2021	$1,281,403	$1,045,925	$8,273,943	$235,478
2020	$1,709,150	$1,011,192	$7,865,726	$697,958
2018	$975,888	$983,237	$6,692,570	$-7,349