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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1229891

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Also known as SYV CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · BUELLTON, CA 93427

Financials

$29K$15K2021$62K$103K2023$160K$103K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$159,549$103,469$56,080$82,203$4,016$78,187
December 31, 2023990-EZ$61,891$103,058-$41,167$24,908$2,801$22,107
December 31, 2021990-EZ$28,674$15,161$13,513$13,538–$13,538
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$149,623
Net income from fundraising events
$9,926

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$41,289
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$24,859
Occupancy
$6,741
Printing, publications and postage
$3,998
Other expenses
$26,582
Program services (functional)
$16,115

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$24,908
Total assets, end of year
$82,203
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,016
Net assets, end of year
$78,187
Cash, savings and investments
$37,642
Land and buildings
$44,561
Gross receipts
$167,507

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY JENKINSExecutive Dir.10$0
JENNY STEPHENDirector1$0
JASLYNN ABBOTTDirector1$0
JANE SOTODirector1$0
RICK SOTODirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY JENKINSExecutive Dir.10$2,500
JENNY STEPHENDirector1$0
JASLYNN ABBOTTDirector1$0
JANE SOTODirector1$0
RICK SOTODirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY JENKINSPresident10$0
JENNIFER STEPIENSecretary1$0
JASLYNN ABBOTTTreasurer1$0
DEBORA ROBERTSDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
140 W HIGHWAY 246 UNIT 665, BUELLTON, CA 93427-7047
In care of
% ASHLEY JENKINS
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 665, Buellton CA 93427
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Ashley Jenkins, PO Box 665, Buellton CA 93427
Signed the 990-EZ
ASHLEY JENKINS, Executive Director
Phone
(805) 966-4157
Return prepared by
Santa Ynez Valley Tax Professionals Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-1229891 or by the name SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE SYV CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, OPEN-ENDED PLAY IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE SYV CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, OPEN-ENDED PLAY IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.
    Expenses $16,115

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-1229891
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$82,203
Income (IRS master file)
$167,507

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$159,549$103,469$82,203IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$61,891$103,058$24,908XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Ashley Jenkins
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021$28,674$15,161$13,538XML
990-N for 2020
Officer: Ashley Jenkins
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 85-1229891).

Questions about SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM

What is the EIN of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 85-1229891.
Is SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM 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 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990-N for 2022 names Ashley Jenkins.
Who are the officers and directors of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $159,549, expenses of $103,469 and total assets of $82,203 at year end.

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