Oceanside Museum of Art
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Oceanside Museum of Art is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oceanside, California, registered in 1997, with $2,439,958 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, 92054 EIN 33-0653905 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 5.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$6.1M
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 Oceanside Museum of Art— 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 rating36 mo reserves · +18% 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 Oceanside Museum of Art: 36 mo reserves · +18% 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 Oceanside Museum of Art— 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 Oceanside Museum of Art: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, 92054
- City
- Oceanside
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $972K (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $435KNet assets $6.1M
Operating margin
17.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.5M
Total liabilities
$435K
Net assets
$6.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,439,958▲5.0% | $2,007,746▼1.4% | $6,088,648▲8.1% | $6,523,458▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,323,154▲23.6% | $2,037,078▲13.9% | $5,632,327▲6.8% | $6,016,658▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,878,837▼2.0% | $1,788,732▲39.1% | $5,273,143▼0.8% | $5,552,915▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,917,426▲102% | $1,286,081▲8.8% | $5,318,348▲13.7% | $5,560,999▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $947,209▼22.0% | $1,182,468▲0.5% | $4,678,213▼4.1% | $4,985,039▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,214,560▲18.3% | $1,177,111▲9.1% | $4,880,745▲1.5% | $4,931,625▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,026,573▲10.7% | $1,079,056▲15.0% | $4,809,274▼1.4% | $4,850,900▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $927,669▲0.1% | $938,182▲2.2% | $4,878,794▲0.4% | $4,910,143▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $926,691▲23.9% | $918,069▼20.1% | $4,858,107▲6.7% | $4,924,111▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $748,116▼14.3% | $1,148,339▲4.0% | $4,552,890▼8.1% | $4,591,272▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $872,756▼10.2% | $1,103,859▲25.5% | $4,953,113▼4.5% | $5,029,538▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $972,424 | $879,850▲1.3% | $5,184,216▲1.8% | $5,238,678▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $868,610▲15.7% | $5,091,642▼6.1% | $5,175,373▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $750,683▼17.6% | $5,423,380▼3.8% | $5,463,111▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $911,126 | $5,635,683 | $5,706,619 | 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 · $686K total
28 grants to Oceanside Museum of Art totaling $686K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $61,950 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Children's programs & education | 2023 | $24,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Collaboration grant | 2023 | $13,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Oma 25th anniversary | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $17,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $62,835 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $62,835 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For oma's literacy through art program | 2021 | $32,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $31,858 |
| The San Diego Foundation | A sponsorship to support 2020 teeny tiny art mart | 2020 | $16,020 |
| Frontwave Credit Union | General membership and cash sponsorship of community events | 2020 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $47,075 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For children's programs/education | 2019 | $43,130 |
| Frontwave Credit Union | Title sponsorship of art after dark event, and blue star museum sponsorship | 2019 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oceanside Museum of Art a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oceanside Museum of Art is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0653905, based in Oceanside, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oceanside Museum of Art's EIN?
- Oceanside Museum of Art's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0653905.
- How much revenue does Oceanside Museum of Art report?
- Oceanside Museum of Art reported $2,439,958 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Oceanside Museum of Art have?
- CharityIndex grades Oceanside Museum of Art B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Oceanside Museum of Art (EIN 33-0653905) 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.