MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

18904 NORDHOFF ST, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-3709

In care of

% MICHEL STEVENS

Mailing address (990-N for 2020)

18904 Nordhoff Street, Northridge CA 91324

Principal officer (990-N for 2020)

Michel Stevens, 18904 Nordhoff Street, Northridge CA 91324

Signed the 990-EZ

JACKIE LANGA, President & CEO

Phone

(818) 347-9665

Website

www.themuseumsfv.org

Return prepared by

JANNE FECHT CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-1292402 or by the name MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Secretary of State, bizfile Online

Corporation status, entity number, agent for service

Franchise Tax Board

Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)

Mission

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit history, arts and culture museum that not only collects, displays and preserves artifacts but gives a central voice to the distinctive histories of all populations from the SFV whose cultures, races, religions and ideas contributed to the Valleys character, growth and development. The Museum is currently free to the public and offers a variety of exhibitions and programs; i.e. a history/artist speaker series, public art initiatives (PAI), Heritage Day events, and museum skill-training for volunteers which includes student interns from Cal State, Northridge. This CSUN partnership program engages students in research, archiving, docenting, exhibit development and metrics gathering. The Museum primarily pays its operating costs through grants and donations from walk-in visitors and museum events as well as limited gift-shop sales of consignment items from those SFV artists and history speakers who volunteer as

Program accomplishments

• LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS GRANT:DCA MATCH GRANT [EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS] - $3,630.00. THE MUSEUM RECEIVED THIS GRANT REGARDNG THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN UPDATED HISTORIC, INCLUSIVE TIMELINE OF THE HISTORY OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY- PHASE I - FROM INCEPTION TO 1900. THE MUSEUM WAS ABLE TO MEET ITS $3,630 MATCH OBLIGATION IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 BY A 70% IN-KIND AND 30% MONETARY MATCH THROUGH A $2,000.00 PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION DONATION FROM ANCHOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION, A $1,630 OF IN-KIND MATCH OF VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED RESEARCH, CREATE, ARTISTICALLY DEVELOP, PAINT AND INSTALL THE FIRST OF FOUR 4'X 6' PANELS IN THE FRONT OF THE MUSEUM, AND $1,630 OF MUSEUM GENERAL FUNDS WHICH WERE TIMELY MATCHED. THIS GRANT WILL BE RE-AUTHORIZED, RENEWED AND RE-FUNDED SEPARATELY FOR BOTH PHASE II(1900 THROUGH 1949) AND PHASE III (1950 THROUGH 2010) WITH A COMPLETION TIME EXPECTED TO BE JUNE 30, 2026. ON 8/23/2024 THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES ISSUED ITS REMITTANCE ADVICE AND THEREAFTER SENT ITS 9/19/2024 CHECK FOR $3,630 WHICH WAS DEPOSITED BY THE MUSEUM ON 10/3/2024.
  Expenses $3,630 · grants $3,630
• JOHN LEE'S CHILDREN ART GRANT:JOHN LEE'S CHILDREN ART GRANT - "MAKING MOVIES THAT MATTER - YOUTH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL. COST-FREE ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY THAT MEMBERS OF THE MUSEUM'S PAI (PUBLIC ARTS INITIATIVE) ARTISTS HAVE BEEN PARTICIPATING IN WITH THE COMMUNITY. FREBA MEHMAN WAS THE LEAD VOLUNTEER PAI ARTIST AND PROJECT MANAGER FROM THE MUSEUM WHO HANDLED THE GRANT. CITY OF LOS ANGELES 4/5/2024 CHECK FOR $2,500 WAS DEPOSTED IN THE MUSEUM'S BANK ACCOUNT ON 4/18/2024.
  Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500
• THE UCLA FREEDOM MAPPING DONATION GRANT: THE UCLA FREEDOM MAPPING DONATION GRANT IS HELPING PUT ON A NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS WITH THEIR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO ENHANCE THEIR SCIENCE AND HISTORY SKILLS. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 7/9/2024 CHECK FOR $5,000 WAS DEPOSITED IN THE MUSEUM'S BANK ACCOUNT ON 7/22/2024.
  Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
• NORTHRIDGE WEST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL GRANT:A NORTHRIDGE WEST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL GRANT FOR THE MUSEUM'S PAI ARTS FAIRE FOR SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ARISTS TO OFFER CREATIONS TO THE VALLEY COMMUNITY. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY OF LOS ANGELES 9/27/2024 CHECK FOR $2,466 WAS DEPOSITED IN THE MUSEUM'S BANK ACCOUNT ON 10/15/2024.
  Expenses $2,466 · grants $2,466

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

26-1292402

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2008

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A50)

Assets (IRS master file)

$193,108

Income (IRS master file)

$33,721

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1292402).

Questions about MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

What is the EIN of MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY?

The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY is 26-1292402.

Is MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.

Are donations to MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY file?

Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.

When is the next return of MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY?

The 990-N for 2020 names Michel Stevens.

Who are the officers and directors of MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $33,721, expenses of $33,132 and total assets of $193,108 at year end.

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