Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
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About this organization
Mission
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History inspires a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world.
About
Collections & Research: This program encompasses the activities of six research departments with a staff of curators and assistants. Each department is continually involved in developing and conserving extensive collections of specimens, artifacts, books and manuscripts, etc., that number over 3.5 million items, as well as making these resources accessible to researchers, either during actual visits or through web-based services. Expenses include staff salaries, collection acquisition, conservation, biodiversity and archaeological research, production of publications, ecological field surveys, public exhibit development and community outreach.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “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.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “The museum inspires a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as CA.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 2559 PUESTA DEL SOL, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 931052936.
- The non-profit has reported 176 employees on their form 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 -$109,092.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1916.
- The organization pays $4,678,975 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $898,982 in fundraising expenses.