Catalina Island Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
62
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Catalina Island Museum?
Catalina Island Museum is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by California Community Foundation ($962K), The Chicago Community Trust ($258K), A G Cox Charity Trust XXXXX9001 ($140K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Catalina Island Museum between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | $961,650 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $257,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| A G Cox Charity Trust XXXXX9001 | $140,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $113,400 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Ahmanson Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | $90,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Smith-Welsh Foundation | $65,000 | 7 | 2018–2025 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Joan M Wismer Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Norris and Debra Bishton Foundation | $22,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| LLWW Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| California Humanities | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Network for Good | $6,063 | 1 | 2020 |
| Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller | $6,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $5,150 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Connelly Family Foundation | $1,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Giving 3 Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| James a Simpson Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2018) to $820K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $221K.
What grants has Catalina Island Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | California Community Foundation | ARTS | $106,000 |
| 2025 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | CMAH EDUCATION & EXHIBITION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Smith-Welsh Foundation | DEDICATED TO THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORY OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Joan M Wismer Foundation | Education Programs | $10,000 |
| 2024 | California Community Foundation | ARTS | $84,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| 2024 | A G Cox Charity Trust XXXXX9001 | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | CMAH EDUCATION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Smith-Welsh Foundation | DEDICATED TO THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORY OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | LLWW Foundation | SARAH KAIZAR: RARE AIR EXHIBITION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Joan M Wismer Foundation | Education Program | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Norris and Debra Bishton Foundation | FUNDS ARE DONATED WITHOUT RESTRICTION OF USAGE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Connelly Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2023 | California Community Foundation | ARTS | $569,150 |
| 2023 | The Ahmanson Foundation | TOWARD THE EDUCATION CENTER AND COLLECTION STORAGE PROJECT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN EDUCATION CENTER | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support, General Fund | $30,000 |
| 2023 | A G Cox Charity Trust XXXXX9001 | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | CMAH EDUCATION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $10,500 |
| 2023 | Smith-Welsh Foundation | DEDICATED TO THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORY OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Joan M Wismer Foundation | Education Program | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Norris and Debra Bishton Foundation | FUNDS ARE DONATED WITHOUT RESTRICTION OF USAGE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Connelly Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2022 | California Community Foundation | ARTS | $98,500 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $67,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support, general fund | $32,500 |
| 2022 | A G Cox Charity Trust XXXXX9001 | GENERAL | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 62 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Catalina Island Museum?
Catalina Island Museum is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by California Community Foundation ($962K), The Chicago Community Trust ($258K), A G Cox Charity Trust XXXXX9001 ($140K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Catalina Island Museum between 2018–2025.
Who is Catalina Island Museum's largest funder?
California Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Catalina Island Museum, with $962K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Catalina Island Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Catalina Island Museum across 62 grants from 21 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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