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Ca Historic Route 66 Museum Inc

EIN 88-2537857 · Encino, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CA HISTORIC ROUTE 66 MUSEUM, INC. (THE NONPROFIT) IS ORGANIZED FOR THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING A MUSEUM COMMEMORATING THE HISTORIC ROUTE 66 IN VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA.THE NONPROFIT WILL OPEN AND OPERATE A MUSEUM DEDICATED TO ENGAGING AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF PROTECTING RESOURCES, ENCOURAGING HERITAGE TOURISM OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES, ASSISTING IN THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES, IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS AND ISSUES, FORMULATING ANSWERS AND STRATEGIES, AND INITIATING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO ENSURE THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES. THE MUSEUM WILL HOUSE VARIOUS ARTIFACTS AND CARS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, ENCOURAGE APPRECIATION OF HISTORY, AND SPARK ENTHUSIASM FOR FUTURE ADVANCEMENTS IN TRAVEL.

Income
$191,312
Spending
$157,551
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $120,905 spent. THE NONPROFIT OPERATED A MUSEUM COMMEMORATING THE HISTORIC ROUTE 66 IN VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA. IT IS DEDICATED TO ENGAGING AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF PROTECTING RESOURCES, ENCOURAGING HERITAGE TOURISM OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES, ASSISTING IN THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES, IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS AND ISSUES, FORMULATING ANSWERS AND STRATEGIES, AND INITIATING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO ENSURE THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES. THE MUSEUM HOUSES VARIOUS ARTIFACTS AND CARS, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC, ENCOURAGES APPRECIATION OF HISTORY, AND SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR FUTURE ADVANCEMENTS IN TRAVEL.THE NONPROFIT IS PASSIONATE ABOUT RE-ESTABLISHING BOTH ROUTE 66'S AND VICTORVILLE'S FORMER GLORY AND ENSHRINING A PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY SO THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN ENJOY AND LEARN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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