Mission
To collect, preserve and promote the culture and history of Santa Catalina Island and to bring unique exhibitions to Catalina.
Public Charity
Catalina Island Museum
Catalina Island Museum is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Avalon, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $14.0M, expenses of $3.0M, total assets of $27.8M. Imperigo tracks 39 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.3M.
EIN: 951880698
Avalon, CA
Education
NTEE: B
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$14.0M
Total Expenses$3.0M
Total Assets$27.8M
Grant Records39
Funding Total$2.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Catalina Island Museum
How Catalina Island Museum divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$72
Programs
the work itself
$12
Management
running the organization
$16
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $72 for programs
$48
The Museum maintains a vibrant rotating special exhibition schedule that includes at least four art and/or history exhibitions per year
$19
The museum provides educational programming and events that convene local residents and Island visitors in an exploration of the people and cultures that make Catalina unique
$5
The store at the Catalina Island Museum is stocked with a carefully curated selection of jewelry and accessories, books, toys, tile and pottery, and gift items that reflect…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,000
$106,000
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
$50,000
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
$30,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$105,000
Showing up to 5 of 39 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Trustee
Amanda Bombard
Trustee
Anne Johnson
Trustee (start 4/24)
Barbara Brisacher
Trustee
Brittani Brisacher
Trustee
Christy Lins
Trustee
Dr Donald Wise
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.0M | $3.0M | $27.8M |
| 2024 | $1.4M | $1.9M | $16.9M |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $1.9M | $17.6M |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $1.6M | $16.9M |
| 2021 | $1.6M | $1.5M | $16.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.6M to $14.0M (+754%), with total assets most recently reported at $27.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.