Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “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.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The specific purpose of the foundation is to provide operational support by employing staff and engaging in the day-to-day operations of the kern county museum to preserve historic artifacts, documents, photographs, structures, collections, and other such items that represent the area's past; raise, gather, and collect monies to be used toward the support, enhancement, enrichment, and operation of the museum, and to carry on other charitable and educational activities associated with this goal.”.

• The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is CA, as reported.
• The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 3801 CHESTER AVENUE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93301.
• The form of the non-profit reports 29 employees as of 2020.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$32,561.
• The organization has 8 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1991.
• The organization pays $581,405 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $5,643 in fundraising expenses.