SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART

EIN: 956134270 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA

Total Revenue
$779,242
Total Expenses
$886,322
Total Assets
$774,842
Net Assets
$533,353
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
BARBARA BELL
Phone
8055438562
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART, founded in 1958, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $779K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23371% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $886K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES AND PRESERVATION OF A PERMANENT ART COLLECTION

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $784,337
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $14,569
Other Revenue $-19,664
TOTAL REVENUE $779,242

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $476,274
Fundraising Expenses $153,308
Program Expenses $571,119
Other Expenses $410,048
TOTAL EXPENSES $886,322

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $779,242 $3,320 +233.7%
Expenses $886,322 $85,054 +9.4%
Net Income $-107,080 $-81,734 +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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
10
Volunteers
20

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
$133,900
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERMINA KARIM PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA BELL PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRUDIE SAFRENO TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL CUMING SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES CROTSER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DUNN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES FELTMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY HARN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEYA MAKEKAU BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID RICHARDS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEANN STANDISH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$133,900 $0 $133,900
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 $779,242 $886,322 $774,842 $-107,080
2024 $712,234 $782,783 $785,866 $-70,549
2023 $845,605 $1,015,965 $806,880 $-170,360
2022 $756,916 $815,146 $945,969 $-58,230
2021 $735,629 $474,775 $1,522,091 $260,854
2020 $695,652 $470,269 $1,271,058 $225,383
2019 $811,034 $888,285 $2,717,315 $-77,251
2018 $818,897 $820,517 $2,906,759 $-1,620
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