Nonprofit · EIN 77-0272697
KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,413,108 | $1,463,070 | -$49,962 | $3,180,698 | $161,483 | $3,019,215 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,335,141 | $1,336,975 | -$1,834 | $2,981,092 | $93,192 | $2,887,900 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $901,600
- of which government grants
- $525,000
- Membership dues
- $82,660
- Program service revenue
- $435,139
- Investment income
- $58,972
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$18,994
- Other revenue
- $17,397
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $536,006
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $677,810
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,514
- Travel
- $7,652
- Depreciation
- $190,205
- Program services (functional)
- $158,938
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,304,132
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,981,092
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,180,698
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $161,483
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,019,215
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,898,717
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,434,169
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $585,046
- Gross receipts
- $1,449,842
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MCCOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| SHERYL BARBICH | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY ZOELLER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN GEIVET | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STEVENSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX DOMINGUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PERKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FIDEL A MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISAAC PRESTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE MCCOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| SHERYL BARBICH | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFF HILL | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY ZOELLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STEVENSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX DOMINGUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PERKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK WOOLDRIDGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN GEIVET | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENIFER VANALSTEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3801 CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-1345
- In care of
- % HEATHER FOWLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL STEVENSON, 3801 CHESTER AVENUE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL STEVENSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (661) 437-3330
- Website
- KERNCOUNTYMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DANIELLS PHILLIPS VAUGHAN & BOCK
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0272697 or by the name KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION.
- 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
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE, GATHER, COLLECT AND RECEIVE FUNDS, EQUIPMENT, DONATED SERVICES AND SIMILAR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE SUPPORT, ENHANCEMENT AND ENRICHMENT OF THE KERN COUNTY MUSEUM AND TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT BY EMPLOYING STAFF AND ENGAGING IN THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE MUSEUM.
Program accomplishments
- DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE KERN COUNTY MUSEUM, UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF KERN, INCLUDING ADMISSIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND THE ONGOING REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND RESTORATION ACTIVITES OF THE MUSEUM.Expenses $78,098 · revenue $390,139
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - INCLUDE SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND ADMISSIONS TO THE MUSEUM, INCLUDING THE GROUNDS, THE LORI BROCK CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER, KID CITY, AND ART SAFARI.Expenses $80,840 · revenue $45,000
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
- 77-0272697
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A115)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,180,698
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,449,842
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,413,108 | $1,463,070 | $3,180,698 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,335,141 | $1,336,975 | $2,981,092 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,293,171 | $1,467,428 | $3,019,241 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,217,565 | $1,292,093 | $3,270,467 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 77-0272697).
Questions about KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION is 77-0272697.
- Is KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION 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 KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION 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 KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION 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 KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL STEVENSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (MICHAEL MCCOY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,413,108, expenses of $1,463,070 and total assets of $3,180,698 at year end.
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