Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
THE FOLLOWING THREE GUIDING PRINCIPLES ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL OF THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY'S ACTIVITIES: INSPIRING AN AWE FOR NATURE AND A THIRST FOR DISCOVERY; PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY; AND CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THESE PRINCIPLES WE STRIVE TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY THAT EXPLORES, UNDERSTANDS, AND PROTECTS THE NATURAL WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$96.7M
+2.4% YoY
Revenue
$10.5M
+10.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$2.9M
+200.0% YoY
Expenses
$11.9M
+8.2% YoY
About Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Based on IRS filings
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $2.9M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $96,679,894 | $94,420,904 | $88,940,025 |
| Revenue | $10,479,143 | $9,520,658 | $8,951,310 |
| Expenses | $11,943,973 | $11,041,163 | $10,133,710 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,895,075 | $965,119 | $2,719,125 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOBBIE KINNEAR | VICE CHAIR GOVERNANCE | 10 | — |
| BRAD WILLIS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 10 | — |
| HANK MITCHEL | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| SHARON BRADFORD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUE PARKER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TORY MILAZZO | BOARD CHAIR | 10 | — |
| MELISSA FASSETT | CHAIR AUDIT | 6 | — |
| CORINNE LAVERTY | VICE CHAIR FINANCE | 10 | — |
| LOREN BOOTH | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JOHN L DEMOURKAS | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| JULIE HEIDER-GRAY | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| BARBARA HOLZMAN | TRUSTEE | 8 | — |
| TIM KOCHIS | TRUSTEE | 8 | — |
| KEITH REICHEL | VICE CHAIR MASTER PLAN | 10 | — |
| SARAH SHESHUNOFF | VICE CHAIR DEVELOPMENT | 8 | — |
| LOTUS VERMEER PHD | TRUSTEE | 6 | — |
| HIROKO BENKO | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| KENDRA EPLEY | TRUSTEE | 8 | — |
| AMANDA LEE | TRUSTEE | 8 | — |
| LUCY FIRESTONE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| GREG FUSS | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| GREG GILOTH | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| KATHLEEN KALP | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LUKE SWETLAND | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $239,907 |
| DIANE WONDOLOWSKI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 38 | $55,765 |
| BRIAN STORR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $91,760 |
| CAROLINE BAKER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $165,905 |
| AMY CARPENTER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $141,180 |
| AMAL MASRI | BUSINESS DEVELOP OFFICER | 40 | $145,792 |
| ANDREA MCFARLING | DIRECTOR GUEST EXPERIENCE | 40 | $122,986 |
| PHILLIP MORONES | DIRECTOR FACILITIES | 40 | $111,847 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History?
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. It holds $96.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History?
As of 2024, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History holds $96.7M in total assets with $10.5M in annual revenue.
Where does Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History operate?
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has awarded grants in California.
What is Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's EIN?
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1643378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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