California Indian Museum & Cultural Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
California Indian Museum & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Rosa, California, registered in 1996, with $2,767,163 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5250 Aero Dr, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403 EIN 94-3244506 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.8M
▲ 10.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for California Indian Museum & Cultural Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For California Indian Museum & Cultural Center: 7 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for California Indian Museum & Cultural Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For California Indian Museum & Cultural Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5250 Aero Dr, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403
- City
- Santa Rosa
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $249K (FY2013) to $2.8M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.9MNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
3.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$2.9M
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,767,163▲10.4% | $2,664,679▲30.8% | $1,550,643▲12.6% | $4,475,313▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,507,107▲15.9% | $2,036,564▲54.5% | $1,376,580▲54.9% | $3,573,849▲70.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,163,243▲24.2% | $1,317,951▲2.6% | $888,660▲189% | $2,101,765▲44.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,742,023▲49.4% | $1,284,397▲36.0% | $307,921▲59.9% | $1,456,840▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,165,934▲36.5% | $944,639▲19.5% | $192,601▲3840% | $1,168,515▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $854,407▲8.5% | $790,376▲26.9% | -$5,150▼103% | $918,762▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $787,825▲52.2% | $622,769▲9.3% | $192,164▲325% | $735,315▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $517,710▲33.5% | $569,947▲13.6% | $45,263▼53.6% | $629,126▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $387,729▲55.5% | $501,871▲55.3% | $97,500▼65.1% | $668,511▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $249,369 | $323,263 | $279,337 | $686,859 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.2M total
30 grants to California Indian Museum & Cultural Center totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2023 | $300,000 |
| Ndn Collective Inc | Community self-determination | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General operating | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Foundation For the Ctrs For Disease Contr & Prevention Inc | Youth health action corps | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2022 | $300,000 |
| Reinvestment Fund Inc | Funding to expand or preserve the availability of staple and perishable foods in underserved areas with low and moderate income populations by maintaining or increasing the number of retail outlets that offer an assortment of perishable and staple foods in those areas | 2022 | $156,519 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Technical assistance | 2022 | $57,250 |
| National Foundation For the Ctrs For Disease Contr & Prevention Inc | Youth health action corps | 2022 | $37,500 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General operating | 2022 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is California Indian Museum & Cultural Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. California Indian Museum & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3244506, based in Santa Rosa, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is California Indian Museum & Cultural Center's EIN?
- California Indian Museum & Cultural Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3244506.
- How much revenue does California Indian Museum & Cultural Center report?
- California Indian Museum & Cultural Center reported $2,767,163 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does California Indian Museum & Cultural Center have?
- CharityIndex grades California Indian Museum & Cultural Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for California Indian Museum & Cultural Center (EIN 94-3244506) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.