Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Inspiring a passion for the natural world
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (68.28) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 82.8% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 9.8% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 7.2% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.06 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.28) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 25.3% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 14.0% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 6.50 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (30.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2006)
Contact Information
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
tel: (805) 682-4711
fax: (805) 569-3170
Leadership (FYE 12/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Hutterer | Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $122,995 | 2.10% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The mission of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is to enlighten the public by developing and presenting fundamental knowledge of natural history research, so as to teach and inspire a lifelong passion and abiding respect for the natural world. The Museum features eleven exhibit halls, focusing on regional natural history, including birds, insects, mammals, marine life, paleontology, Native Americans and the Chumash Indians. The Lizard Lounge features live reptiles and amphibians. Since its founding in 1916, the Museum has grown steadily in all programs, establishing major collections in anthropology, earth sciences, and zoology, producing major scientific works and offering educational programs to school children and adults.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - CA | 68.28 | |
| California Academy of Sciences - CA | 58.46 |  |
| Virginia Living Museum - VA | 63.32 | |
| American Museum of Natural History - NY | 55.41 | |
| The Field Museum - IL | 58.41 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - CA | 68.28 | |
| American Museum of Natural History - NY | 55.41 | |
| Virginia Living Museum - VA | 63.32 | |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History - OH | 38.47 |  |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences - PA | 49.59 |  |
