Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc
The Museum inspires wonder, discovery, and stewardship of our natural world. The Museum is a catalyst for conservation and a valued learning resource, facilitating active scientific and historical inquiry for all ages.
Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,974,292
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,998,630
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $163,641
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,629,374
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $20K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Farallones Assoc San Francisco, CA | LiMPETS Data Collection in habitats | $20,223 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,974,292 | $1,998,630 | $1,629,374 | — | — | $163,641 |
| 2024 | $4,517,306 | $1,526,935 | $1,606,324 | — | — | $140,840 |
| 2023 | $4,499,089 | $1,487,426 | $1,569,129 | — | — | $77,462 |
| 2022 | $4,465,215 | $1,582,322 | $1,288,868 | — | — | $24,418 |
| 2021 | $4,514,959 | $1,286,000 | $1,044,628 | $20,223 | 1 | $59,157 |
| 2020 | $3,988,122 | $1,739,690 | $1,032,621 | $12,768 | 1 | $-33,591 |
About Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc
Based on IRS filings
Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pacific Grove, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $164K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc is led by Rachel Miller, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Miller
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
John O'Sullivan
Chairman
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Clay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tama Oliver
Director
President Inter Executive Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Arvin
Director
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Bunten
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jazmine Munos Meijas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walan Chang
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Bence
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Cuenco
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Wysocki
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Sulsberger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Dole
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Duarte
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Powell
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Denecour
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Eric Barajas (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Erin Myers Madeira (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Veitch (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Matt Denecour (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Max (2023–2024) — Interim- Executive Director
- Former: Carla Bitter (2021–2023) — Frmr Executive Director
- Former: Bobbi DeWitt (2020–2021) — Bookkeeper
- Former: Jeanette Kihs (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Jim Covel (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Brubaker (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $121K, to Rachel Miller (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc
How large is Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc?
Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc?
Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pacific Grove, CA. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc operate?
Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc's EIN?
Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0268455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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