Nonprofit · EIN 68-0422370
CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER
Tax-exempt · SANTA ROSA, CA 95403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,900,601 | $5,410,585 | $490,016 | $60,662,359 | $546,722 | $60,115,637 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,992,149 | $4,893,658 | $98,491 | $57,496,182 | $752,460 | $56,743,722 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $710,344
- Membership dues
- $386,328
- Program service revenue
- $2,496,146
- Investment income
- $2,005,001
- Net rental income
- $43,976
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $958,073
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $645,134
- Other revenue
- $689,110
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,836,724
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,283,134
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $46,872
- Occupancy
- $330,746
- Travel
- $5,909
- Depreciation
- $548,657
- Program services (functional)
- $4,801,493
- Management and general (functional)
- $609,092
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $57,496,182
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,662,359
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $546,722
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,115,637
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,243,512
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,563,734
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $39,551,903
- Gross receipts
- $10,335,663
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 139
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELINE RADER | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERA Key employee | 40 | $124,485 | $124,485 | $7,322 |
| GINA HUNTSINGER | MUSEUM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,994 | $0 | $42,885 |
| JEAN F SCHULZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 13 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA D GALLAGHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH R PENNINGTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY SHELTON CASWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHWAGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE MARIE MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA MENTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA WHITING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MCDONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND THIBAULT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBB ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIGE BRADDOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GINA HUNTSINGER | MUSEUM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,300 | $39,127 |
| JACQUELINE RADER | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERA Key employee | 40 | $118,490 | $3,555 |
| JEAN F SCHULZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 13 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA D GALLAGHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH R PENNINGTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY SHELTON CASWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHWAGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE MARIE MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA MENTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA WHITING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MCDONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND THIBAULT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBB ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE BRADDOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2301 HARDIES LN, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-2668
- In care of
- % RANDY PENNINGTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KENNETH RPENNINGTONCPA, 2301 HARDIES LANE, SANTA ROSA, CA 954032665
- Signed the 990
- KENNETH R PENNINGTON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (707) 579-4452
- Website
- SCHULZMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JILLIAN M HELMER CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0422370 or by the name CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO OPERATE A MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND CREATIONS OF CHARLES M SCHULZ, CREATOR OF THE PEANUTS COMIC STRIP.
Program accomplishments
- THE MUSEUM OPERATES TO PRESERVE, DISPLAY AND INTERPRET THE ART OF CHARLES M. SCHULZ (PEANUTS) AND TO BUILD AN APPRECIATION OF CARTOON ART AND CARTOONISTS.Expenses $4,801,493 · revenue $5,190,257
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0422370
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $60,662,359
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,335,663
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,900,601 | $5,410,585 | $60,662,359 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,992,149 | $4,893,658 | $57,496,182 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,522,372 | $5,182,758 | $54,837,515 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 68-0422370).
Questions about CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER
- What is the EIN of CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER is 68-0422370.
- Is CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KENNETH RPENNINGTONCPA.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,485 (JACQUELINE RADER, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERA).
- How much revenue does CHARLES M SCHULZ MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,900,601, expenses of $5,410,585 and total assets of $60,662,359 at year end.
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