We are closed for the remainder of the day today, May 1, 2024. Due to recent rabies cases in the area, the Desert Museum is taking extra precautions after observing abnormal wild animal behavior. Staff are continually monitoring the grounds. We will share information about reopening as soon as we are able.

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Financial Statement

The following financial information is a condensed version of the audited financial statements as of September 30, 2015. A copy of the audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2015 may be obtained upon request.

Statement of Financial Position

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $908,282
Receivables $402,694
Investments $8,295,414
Beneficial interest
  in perpetual trust
$126,524
Inventories $261,218
Other assets $476,045
Property and equipment, net $13,735,274
Total assets$24,205,451
Liabilities
Line of credit $0
Accounts payable $135,039
Accrued liabilities $598,909
Unearned revenue $64,756
Deferred revenue,
  membership dues
$365,583
Capital leases payable $48,109
Total liabilities$1,212,396
Net assets
Operating$1,374,298
Other unrestricted$15,940,944
Temporarily restricted$1,674,100
Permanently restricted$4,003,713
Total net assets$22,993,055
Total liabilities and net assets$24,205,451
Operating Expenses Incurred
Collections 27%
Facilities 26%
Administration & General 16%
Conservation Education & Science11%
Development & Membership7%
Art Institute 7%
Exhibits, Design & Planning 3%
Visitor Services 3%
100%
Source of Operating Revenues
Admissions 39%
Membership 19%
Contributions 20%
(Previously excluded funds released from restriction)
Investment & Other 3%
(Previously included funds released from restriction)
Concessions and Food Services 8%
Grants 1%
Support from Designated Funds 7%
Education3%
100%

Operating Activity

Total Revenues and Other Support $8,380,029
Total Expenses $7,949,756
Change in net operating assets $430,273
Net operating assets,
  beginning of year
$944,025
Net operating assets,
  end of year
$1,374,298
Value of In-Kind Gifts$171,950
Value of 132,931 Volunteer Hours$2,658,620
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“During our first visit to the Desert Museum in 1994 we agreed it was the best full spectrum natural history experience we'd ever had - and right here in our own backyard!
We've supported the Museum annually since then and encourage friends and business associates to do the same.”
--Jerry Weinert
& Marni Dittmar