Catalina Island Museum

EIN: 951880698 501(c)(3) Education

Avalon, CA

Total Revenue
$14,004,387
Total Expenses
$2,982,530
Total Assets
$27,807,385
Net Assets
$27,657,915
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1953
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Sheila Bergman
Phone
3105104650
Tax Period
2024-03-01 to 2025-02-28

Catalina Island Museum, founded in 1953, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 878% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $11.0M, a strong 79% operating margin.

Mission

To collect, preserve and promote the culture and history of Santa Catalina Island and to bring unique exhibitions to Catalina.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,440,931
Program Service Revenue $292,907
Investment Income $161,969
Other Revenue $108,580
TOTAL REVENUE $14,004,387

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $829,078
Fundraising Expenses $367,275
Program Expenses $2,397,226
Other Expenses $2,099,952
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,982,530

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,004,387 $1,432,643 +8.8%
Expenses $2,982,530 $1,926,170 +0.5%
Net Income $11,021,857 $-493,527 -23.3%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
24
Volunteers
35

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
$171,500
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ron Bevins Immediate Past Chair 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry Brown President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Mandel MD Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ritch Haynes Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce Brown Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Brown Executive Committee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gerald Bloeser Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Bombard Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Brisacher Trustee (start 4/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brittani Brisacher Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J Paul DeMyer Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Foley Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elias Garcia Trustee (end 2/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Hinchliffe Trustee (start 8/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Johnson Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Johnson Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Haynes Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christy Lins Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Weber Trustee (start 6/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Donald Wise Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sheila Bergman Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$171,500 $0 $171,500
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
2025 $14,004,387 $2,982,530 $27,807,385 $11,021,857
2024 $1,432,643 $1,926,170 $16,867,397 $-493,527
2023 $2,387,740 $1,886,135 $17,558,994 $501,605
2022 $1,856,073 $1,596,319 $16,851,950 $259,754
2021 $1,640,275 $1,491,471 $16,861,117 $148,804
2020 $1,839,779 $1,971,260 $16,487,985 $-131,481
2019 $1,505,150 $1,667,436 $16,524,537 $-162,286
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