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Nonprofit · EIN 95-6134270

SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART

Tax-exempt · SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93401

Financials

$846K$1M2022$712K$783K2023$779K$886K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$779,242$886,322-$107,080$774,842$241,489$533,353
May 31, 2024990$712,234$782,783-$70,549$785,866$82,386$703,480
May 31, 2023990$845,605$1,015,965-$170,360$806,880$36,660$770,220
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$784,337
of which government grants
$135,278
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$14,569
Net rental income
$2,050
Net income from sales of inventory
-$21,714
Other revenue
-$19,664

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$146,875
Other salaries and wages
$290,564
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$476,274
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$39,030
Occupancy
$25,198
Travel
$11,620
Depreciation
$13,760
Program services (functional)
$571,119
Management and general (functional)
$161,895
Fundraising (functional)
$153,308

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$781,550
Total assets, end of year
$774,842
Total liabilities, end of year
$241,489
Net assets, end of year
$533,353
Land, buildings and equipment
$370,052
Publicly traded securities
$284,511
Net assets without donor restrictions
$248,842
Net assets with donor restrictions
$284,511
Gross receipts
$832,075
Employees
10
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1958
State of legal domicile
CA

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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEANN STANDISHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$133,900
ERMINA KARIMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BARBARA BELLPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRUDIE SAFRENOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHERYL CUMINGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHARLES CROTSERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN DUNNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLES FELTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LINDSEY HARNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BEYA MAKEKAUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID RICHARDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEANN STANDISHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$133,900
BARBARA BELLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ERMINA KARIMVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHERYL CUMINGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRUDIE SAFRENOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYNNE BIDDINGERMARKETING COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHARLES CROTSERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN DUNNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLES FELTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DEREK JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
2$0
BEYA MAKEKAUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER PETTYBOARD MEMBER (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID RICHARDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDI SIGURDSONBOARD MEMBER (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
2$0
PHILIP J WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEANN STANDISHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$137,484
BARBARA BELLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ERMINA KARIMVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHUCK CROTSERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRUDIE SAFRENOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHERYL CUMINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN DUNNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLES FELTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DEREK JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TODD PETERSONBOARD MEMBER (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER PETTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID RICHARDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDI SIGURDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
PHILIP J WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1010 BROAD ST, SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93401-3505
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BARBARA BELL, PO BOX 813, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93406
Signed the 990
LEANN STANDISH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(805) 543-8562
Return prepared by
GLENN BURDETTE

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-6134270 or by the name SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

ART MATTERS: WE ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY BY USING ART AS A DOORWAY TO DEEPER INSIGHT AND CONNECTION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LOCATED ON HISTORIC MISSION PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO, THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART IS A PREMIER VISUAL ARTS VENUE ON THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA. ROTATING EXHIBITIONS ARE FEATURED IN THE MUSEUM'S THREE ONSITE GALLERIES, AS WELL AS AN ANNUAL ROTATING MURAL PROJECT ON THE MUSEUM'S EXTERIOR. THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION CONSERVES THE REGION'S ARTISTIC LEGACY.
    Expenses $375,192
  • ART EDUCATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN, AS WELL AS WEEKLY FREE DOCENT TOURS OF THE EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW. FREE MONTHLY FAMILY ART DAYS ENGAGE GENERATIONS TO LEARN ABOUT AND CREATE ART. THE MUSEUM HOSTS GUIDED GROUP GALLERY TOURS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, ALSO ADMISSION FREE. THE MUSEUM ALSO HOSTS FREE ARTIST TALKS AND CURRICULUM SUPPORT FOR K-12 CLASSES.
    Expenses $195,927

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
95-6134270
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1966
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$774,842
Income (IRS master file)
$832,075

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$779,242$886,322$774,842XML
990May 2024$712,234$782,783$785,866XML
990May 2023$845,605$1,015,965$806,880XML
990May 2022$756,916$815,146$945,969IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2018–––IRS

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 95-6134270).

Questions about SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART

What is the EIN of SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART is 95-6134270.
Is SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
Are donations to SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BARBARA BELL.
Who are the officers and directors of SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,900 (LEANN STANDISH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $779,242, expenses of $886,322 and total assets of $774,842 at year end.

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