b'FINANCIALSINCOME20222023 EXPENSES20222023Grants $265,000$647,000 General $512,000$573,000Donations $1,270,000 $1,105,000 Occupancy $256,000$254,000Earned Income$191,000$335,000 Exhibits and programs$253,000$773,000Government Funding$438,000$422,000 Library and Education $43,000 $35,000Bequests$508,000$15,000 Capital Expenditures$27,000 $32,000Endowment Earnings$379,000$447,000 Salaries and benefits $1,674,000 $1,965,000(Increase)/Use of reserves$(78,000)$862,000 Other$208,000$201,000TOTAL $2,973,000$3,833,000 TOTAL $2,973,000$3,833,000* Other = development expenses, membership program, event facility rental costs, Museum stores, marketing and communicationsThis financial information is prepared internally and is subject to audit adjustment.The audited financial statements for these years are posted on the Museums FEELING INSPIRED TO GIVE BACK? website when issued by the Board of Directors.The single most impactful way you can donate to MVC is by becoming become a sustaining monthly donor! Sustain our mission and become a member online for as little as $6.25 per month. Your tax-deductible MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF MVCS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WILLIAM KEARNEY monthly dues enable us to continue championing the stories of Ventura County.In 2016, I received an urgent call from Esther Wachtell, a long-time volunteer andLearn more by visiting our website: www.venturamuseum.org/membershipmajordonortotheMuseumofVenturaCounty.Themuseumwasatapivotal crossroads, and Esther urged me to join an exploratory committee to seek innovative and industrious leadership for the museum. MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY RESEARCH LIBRARY AT MVC100 East Main Street100 East Main Street It didnt take long for me to recognize the Museum of Ventura Countys far-reachingVentura, CA 93001Ventura, CA 93001 impact.Itscollectionisapricelessrepositoryofourcommunityshistory(805) 653-0323 (805) 653-0323, Ext. 320oral histories, photographs, maps, documents, paintings, agricultural implements, his- Open ThursSun, 11:00am-5:00pm OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY torical objects, and personal accounts of significant events, such as the St. Francis DamWedsFri, 11:00am-5:00pm collapse and the 1918 flu pandemic. What the Museum has is no more nor less thanAdmission: the heartbeat of Ventura County, and it captures the essence of this vibrant region. Adults $10 | Students/Seniors $5Admission: FREE Under 18 and Members FREEIn the past eight years since that phone call, I am proud to say I am fully committed. And I hope that after reading this short summary of the Museums remarkable impact, you are too. AGRICULTURE MUSEUM ALBINGER ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMThis is just a glimpse into the incredible work our museum does. As a museum both in and of the community,926 Railroad AvenueBY THE CITY OF VENTURAover 50% of our funding comes from individuals like you and me. Today, I ask you to join me in supportingSanta Paula, CA 93060113 East Main Street our museums vital activities. Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant impact on our ability to(805) 525-3100 Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 658-4728share Ventura Countys history with all. Open ThursSun, 11:00am-5:00pmHowever you engage, I hope this note urges you to dive deeper into the importance of the museum and ourAdmission: FREE Open SatSun, 11:00am-5:00pm Admission: FREEcollective historyjust like Esthers phone call did to me.Thank you for your generosity and for being part of this engaged and dedicated community!With my sincerest regards, Thank you to MVCs outstanding, passionate, and dedicated staff: Alex Bruzzese, Angie Brinkhoff, Carlos Ortega, Christine Ballestero, Deya Terrafranca, Elena Brokaw, Emma Thorne-Christy, Friday Gretchen-Treur, Hannah Eaton, Hannah Rogers, Heather Williams, John Treur, Joshua Ortiz, L.E. Brown, Leila Benoun Kaseke, Liisa Pynnonen, Loribeth Gregory-Beck, Michelle Hoover, Miguel Aguiar, Renee Tallent, Samuel Ponce, Shelley Littleton, Suzanne Soprano, Thomas Blood, and Violet Loza.Bill KearneyMajor funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San 29MVC 2022-2023 IN REVIEW Buenaventura, the County of Ventura, and private and community donors.'