Community Creativity Curiosity

at Work

MOXI 2023 Annual Report

Community Creativity Curiosity

at Work

MOXI 2023 Annual Report
Letter from the CEO

MOXI: A Community of Play and Possibility

Since opening in 2017, MOXI has established itself as a vibrant hub for playful learning, dedicated to fostering curiosity, creativity, and a sense of belonging. Our success revolves around meeting community needs and cultivating meaningful programs that allow kids and families to flourish.

At MOXI, a sense of community is in our DNA. We collaborate closely with schools and local organizations to experience the benefits of STEAM through play. Thanks to our interactive exhibits and innovative programs, we work to ensure that all community members – regardless of background – can access top-quality educational experiences.

Our commitment to community extends beyond our immediate surroundings. We actively partner with other museums and cultural institutions across the country, including the Association of Children’s Museums and the Association of Science and Technology Centers, sharing knowledge and resources to enhance our visitor experience and collective impact. Within MOXI, we prioritize staff wellness to maintain a supportive and thriving work environment.

You are vital to making this possible. Here’s to many more years of discovery together. 

Onward!

Robin Gose, Ed.D.
President + CEO

We are dedicated to being an active and dynamic presence in our community, striving to meet its needs, fostering meaningful relationships, and providing a space where curiosity and creativity thrive.

Letter from the Board Chair

Play matters.

I am delighted to celebrate MOXI’s sixth year of operation in 2023, a year filled with innovation, discovery, and curiosity. This journey has been extraordinary, and our success is deeply rooted in the vibrant community that surrounds and supports us. The relationships that make this museum run also empower children, thanks to shared values of critical thinking and innovation. 

Your support has enabled us to inspire and engage over one million guests from all over the country. We look forward to continuing to make a difference in the lives of children and families in Santa Barbara, and beyond, with a world-class facility and top-notch educational programs that will continue to grow and thrive along with our guests. I am excited for our bright future ahead.

Thank you for your dedication to MOXI. Together, we will continue to inspire a new generation.

Andy Winchester
Board Chair

160,377
Guests welcomed in 2023
8,434
Museums for All admissions

This report is organized to showcase MOXI’s many community ties.

Explore each section to see the variety of ways we connect with and support our community including educational initiatives, collaborative projects, and inspiring stories. Discover how MOXI is making an impact and inspiring future generations.

MUSEUM
HAPPENINGS

MOXI is , offering state-of-the-art museum facilities that inspire exploration, learning, and creativity for all ages.

MOXI is a cornerstone of the community, offering state-of-the-art museum facilities that inspire exploration, learning, and creativity for all ages.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Temporary Exhibits

Hands on… Feet on… Lights on. 2023’s exhibit experiences offered a fresh take on “hands-on” learning.

Big Blue Blocks, MOXI Tots, and Seaside Sock Skating allowed visitors to use their whole bodies to learn, build, slide, and climb. Innovation Wall partners showcased local renewable technologies, hyper-community programming, and ocean rehabilitation projects. We brought the A in STEAM to life with temporary art installations showcasing organizations innovating through creativity.

 
 
 
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Climate Change Awareness Expo

Engaging the next generation of climate crusaders

This family-friendly program featured ice-themed activities encouraging climate action. Local partners shared their expert climate change knowledge, research, and interactive activities throughout the museum.

Thank you to event partners: The City of Santa Barbara, Axiom Climate, UCSB Professor Hugo Loaiciga, The California Global Education Project, Rori’s Artisanal Creamery, The Community Environmental Council

This event was sponsored by the Amon Family Fund

Seaside Sock Skating

 
 
 
 

Winter just got a whole lot cooler.

Seaside Sock Skating made its debut just before Thanksgiving, carving out a key space in Santa Barbara’s winter landscape.

Visitors from across Southern California – slid over to MOXI in record numbers, generating lots of buzz for our new holiday experience on social media and in the press. Kids and adults kicked off their shoes to enjoy the frictionless fun at several special events, including the Climate Change Awareness Expo, Happy Hour, and extended winter break hours.

Over 500 socks sold in the museum store
Over 668K Views on Social Media thanks to partnerships with Visit Santa Barbara and Visit California
Record-breaking attendance during Winter Break!
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One of MOXI’s educational goals is to empower kids to take risks and try new things, whether that is in the form of building electrical circuits or gliding on synthetic ice.

COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS

Working together to build for all.

MOXI is actively collaborating with local schools to enhance educational opportunities and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Afterschool Program

In Santa Barbara County, one in four children faces the harsh reality of poverty, which can limit their access to enriching experiences like visiting MOXI. To bridge this gap, we bring supplemental STEAM activities directly to school sites, ensuring these young minds are not left behind. During the 2023-2024 academic year, fifth and sixth graders from 10 schools within the Santa Barbara Unified and Goleta Union School Districts participated in a six-week afterschool program. MOXI’s engaging curriculum, centered around open-ended design challenges, empowers students to develop critical skills in STEAM disciplines through playful, creative, and collaborative problem-solving activities.

“Partners like MOXI are crucial to enhancing student growth, bridging learning gaps, and providing opportunities to grow in critical thinking, perseverance, and STEM identity.”

Ellen Barger, Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum + InstructionSanta Barbara County Education Office

250

students served across 10 schools in 2023-24 academic year

120

hours of programming (aka science fun!)

+ 70

of our public elementary schools, with a goal to reach 100% by the end of next year.

Thanks to the Harold McAlister Charitable Trust, Mosher Foundation, U.S. Bank,
and the Towbes Foundation for supporting MOXI’s afterschool programs.

Field Trips

MOXI’s Field Trip program epitomizes our mission by integrating educational adventures into the school day, greatly expanding our reach. These trips transform classroom lessons into interactive experiences, igniting students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Through our Accessibility Fund, we provide free field trips to eligible Title I schools and offer discounts to students, ensuring broader access.

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MOXI made an everlasting impression on our students and provided them with a hands-on experience they can continue to build on at school.

Field Trip Survey Data
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They loved the engineering portion. This part will help them to make connections with science and work on their perseverance.

Field Trip Survey
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I had several kids say this was their best field trip ever, and several asked if we could come back!

Field Trip Survey Data

In the past year, 11,814 students participated in 266 field trips, with 73% of those students coming from Title I schools.

Students visited on field trips:
11,814

Title I Students:
8,635 (73%)

Field trips:
266

Title I Field Trips:
174 (65%)

Teachers admitted for free:
672

We value the essential work of teachers and believe in the power of playful learning. To support educators from Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, MOXI offers free general admission anytime with proof of employment. These visits help teachers explore new ideas and inspire engaging experiences for their own students.

“Schools are expected to do so much to prepare students for every academic subject. But schools must rely on community partnerships to do this well. MOXI creates an opportunity to enrich what’s happening in the schools.”

– Senator Monique Limón
California State Senator SD-19

INFORMAL LEARNING PROGRAMS

MOXI is , providing engaging and interactive experiences that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of discovery.

MOXI is a community hub providing engaging and interactive experiences that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of discovery.

MOXI strives to make science fun and accessible to everyone through exciting public programs.

From engaging toddlers at Toddler Tuesday to encouraging adults to embrace their inner child during Happy Hour and Afterparty events, these programs broaden our reach and inspire people of all ages.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Public Programs + Events

Noon Year’s Eve got even comfier as guests partied in their pajamas. Members got to save the galaxy during MOXI’s Revenge of the Fifth Family Party. Afterparty and Happy Hour invited kids-at-heart to enjoy the facilities after hours.

This year, we launched new programs to inspire and engage our community. Dot Day encourages children to leave their unique mark through creative expression (and matches MOXI’s Orange Dot!). Family Pride Weekend celebrates LGBTQIA+ STEAM innovators with fun, science-focused activities. We also expanded our beloved Toddler Tuesday offerings with more themes and activities for our youngest visitors.

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MOXI Sock Skating Happy Hour
 
 
 
 
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Camps

In addition to STEAM programming, MOXI’s camps are all about building strong, well-rounded kids. These camps are crafted to inspire curiosity, embrace challenges, and nurture creative thinking. Kids get to explore, discover, and feel empowered every step of the way.

“I believe that it’s so important to provide the opportunity for youngsters to attend these camps that otherwise could not. It’s not just the camp and its learning experiences that are important, it’s also their ability to socialize and make relationships and memories that will influence them in the future.”

Dave Tisdale

The Innovation Workshop is MOXI's makerspace, open to all museum guests.

The Innovation Workshop is proudly sponsored by:

MOXI IN THE MUSEUM COMMUNITY

MOXI is
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MOXI is Innovating and Inspiring within the Museum Community.

Robin Gose was appointed to the prestigious Board of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)

The ASTC Board provides direction to the association representing organizations committed to public engagement with science, including a core membership of more than 600 science and technology centers and museums in more than 40 countries. Dr. Gose will be instrumental in bringing these ideas to Santa Barbara, keeping MOXI on the leading edge of important cultural initiatives in the larger museum world.

 

(Pictured left to right: Ali Jackson, Jonah Cohen, ASTC Board Chair Tim Ritchie, Robin Gose, and outgoing co-chair Sam Dean.)

Cultural Competency Learning Institute

CCLI helps museums boost diversity, inclusion, and equity. MOXI leadership spent a year in a course to advance these goals and refined materials with our cohort.

Kaia Joye and Robin presented at the Association of Childrens' Museums annual conference

Four members of the staff attended the conference in New Orleans, including two new team members. What better way to join the world of children’s museums than by collaborating with the industry at large?

 
 
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“MOXI is fortunate to have a tremendous leader in Robin. She is an inspiration for all of us at MOXI and the greater Santa Barbara community.”

– Andy Winchester, MOXI Board Chair

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Ensuring that MOXI can continue to offer top-notch STEAM programming to all families in our community.

The Power of MOXI Spring Brunch

The Power of MOXI welcomed guests for its first brunch format. Keynote speaker Melissa Wilder, Director of Academic Innovation at The Rivera Ridge School, emphasized the importance of creativity in education in her remarks. California State Senator Monique Limón discussed MOXI’s critical role in the educational ecosystem. MOXI’s former Camps and Outreach manager, Damaris Osuna, described the staff’s approach of providing children with the tools and guidance to learn in their own way, sharing heartfelt stories from her experience working directly with campers.

Special thank you to our Power of MOXI Spring Brunch Event Co-Chairs Amber Kaplan + Jamie Nash

A Fundraiser with Moxie
Montecito Journal
May 30, 2023
‘Power of MOXI’ at Play at Annual Fundraiser for Santa Barbara Museum
Noozhawk
May 21, 2023

The Power of MOXI Spring Brunch was sponsored by the Zegar Family Fund.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Over

40000+

Raised to support MOXI’s accessibility fund.

“If we are going to raise young people who will change the world, then we have to give them spaces to create, explore and imagine a new future.”

Melissa WilderFormer Director of Academic Innovation at The Rivera Ridge School
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Over

240,000

Raised For Outreach Programs, STEAM Education and Accessibility Programs

“Bank of America’s partnership and ongoing investment into MOXI helps ensure STEAM programs, and everything the museum has to offer, is accessible to all children and families to better help prepare them for the world of tomorrow.”

Midge Campbell-ThomasVentura-Santa Barbara president, Bank of America.

Bank of America presents

MOXI@Night 2023: A Celebration of Sound + Light

MOXI@Night fuels the educational programs that help MOXI empower kids for the world of tomorrow.

Held on Saturday, September 30, and presented by Bank of America, MOXI@Night was an illuminating evening celebrating the science of sound + light. Guests enjoyed a variety of playful and immersive experiences throughout the museum. Andrew Firestone led an electrifying auction and paddle-raise after a gourmet dinner under the stars. This dazzling evening raised over $240,000 to support the museum’s STEAM education programs.

Special thank you to the Event Chairs, Ashley Nichols Lees + Austin Lampson.

The Event Committee included Kelly Almeroth, Donna Barranco Fisher, Nico Bertrand-Scordo, Marcia Cohen, Kim Cornwall Williamson, Charlotte DiTirro, Robin Gose, Jenny Haeg-Hudson, Lillian Hahn Shining, Jill Levinson, Alixe Mattingly, Caroline MacDougall, Nini Muñoz, and Cassie Wayne.

MOXI@Night Raises Funds for Outreach Programs
The Santa Barbara Independent
October 12, 2023
MOXI’s Annual Gala Fundraiser
Montecito Journal
October 10, 2023

BUILDING COMMUNITY

MOXI is , working to enrich the lives of those we serve.

MOXI is at the heart of the community, working to enrich the lives of those we serve.

Memberships

Membership households and revenue both enjoyed a healthy 7.5% boost, thanks in part to MOXI’s investment in activities geared toward early learners.

2,938
Membership Households

“I was there for maybe 10 minutes before my mind was made that we were definitely buying a membership.”

Yelp Review

Community Partner Program

MOXI’s Community Partner Membership program is designed to make the museum accessible to everyone by removing financial barriers. Thanks to support provided by MOXI’s donors and Members, this program partners with local non-profits, libraries, and human services organizations to provide discounted or free annual Memberships to ensure these constituents can enjoy the museum at no cost by showing a Membership card, museum pass, or organization ID.

In 2023, MOXI welcomed 1,945 visitors
through the program.

Partner Organizations in 2023

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA), Santa Barbara Carpinteria Community Library CASA of Santa Barbara Goleta Valley Library Lompoc Public Library System Peerbuddies San Marcos High School Transition Program Santa Barbara Public Library

Organizations can request to join the program at any time by contacting members@moxi.org.

Board of Directors

MOXI owes much of its success to the unwavering commitment and ingenuity of the Board of Directors. Their dedicated work behind the scenes – including serving on committees, orchestrating exceptional events, and providing steadfast support to the institution – propels MOXI forward.

Chris Kroes, emeritus

MOXI honors Chris Kroes for 24 years of exemplary service as board member and Vice-President, leading the design and construction of the LEED-certified MOXI building.

A litigation attorney and partner at McCarthy & Kroes, he remains active in community service and legal counsel for MOXI. For his unique and exemplary service – even beyond the years of his terms – we are pleased to honor Chris as an emeritus board member.

Farewells

Thank you for your invaluable service.

Kristen Blabey

5 years of service (2019)

Kristen was instrumental in introducing planned giving and IRA distribution, which will be important building blocks for our future fundraising efforts.

Josh Blumer

6 years of service (2018)

Josh was one of the principal architects for MOXI, designing the beautiful space where we welcome over 130,000 guests each year.

Jill Chase

6 years of service (2018)

As a scientist herself, Jill knows firsthand the impact of MOXI and has shared her passion through several event planning committees, and fervent ambassadorship.

Alixe Mattingly

12 years of service (2012)

Took an early leadership role as capital campaign co-chair with Nancy Sheldon, helping to bring in $27 million to build our beloved MOXI. Other leadership roles have included interim CEO, board chair, and MOXI@Night event chair.

Susan McMillan

12 years of service (2012)

In addition to making support for MOXI a multi-generational family passion, she was a key figure on the finance committee in the early years, ensuring we were financially sound.

Chetan Nayak

2 years of service (2022)

Chetan Nayak is the general Manager for Quantum Hardware at Microsoft and a Professor of Physics at UCSB, and a proud parent of three children.

Noelle Wolf

13 years of service (2011)

Instrumental in our early formation, and responsible for setting the stage for our excellent branding.

FINANCIALS

2023 operating revenue was driven by strong growth in admissions and amplified by generous support from our
donors. MOXI’s diverse revenue streams supported expanding educational programs in the community, planned capacity-building investment, and continued to lay a solid foundation for exciting new capital investments.

Revenue

Total Operating Revenue: $3,571,938

Expenses

Total Operating Expenses: $3,919,340

656,000
Exhibit Refresh Investment

Facility rentals, including weddings
and private events, contribute to

10

of our operating revenue

OUR PARTNERS

Annual Giving

$100,000+

Lois + Richard* Gunther
Mericos Foundation
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999

Anonymous
Google for Nonprofits I
Sonos

$25,000 - $49,999

Anonymous
Bank of America
Marcia + John Mike Cohen CC
Cox Communications I
Dancing Tides Foundation
Davies Charitable Trust
Henry Peterson Foundation

Kind World Foundation
Henry + Nanette Nevins Family
Rosalyn Rosenthal*
Wolf Family Foundation
Laura + Geof Wyatt
Zegar Family Fund

$10,000 - $24,999

Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation
Amon Family Fund, Inc.
Anonymous
Lynda Fairly CC
Gary + Maureen Goldberg – Coastal Properties I
Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation
Hazen Family Foundation
Melinda Goodman Kemp + Robert Kemp
Austin + Kai Lampson
Levinson Family CC
Lillian Hahn Shining, Lucky One Foundation

Sue + Bill McKinley
Kay McMillan
Susan McMillan
Mosher Foundation
QAD CC
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Jackie + Jeff Schaffer CC
Schlinger Chrisman Foundation
Southern California Edison
U.S. Bank National Association
Volentine Family Foundation
Jill + Andrew Winchester

$5,000 - $9,999

Elizabeth + Richard Allgaier
Ann Jackson Family Foundation
Anonymous
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf
Susie + Riley Bechtel
Simon + Berfu Butler
Chevron Corporation
Julianna + Tom Dain
Deckers Brands
Don, Doree, Jason, Perry, and Danielle
Greene Family Foundation
Haeg-Hudson Family
Hahn Family, Little One Foundation
Daniel + Mandy Hochman
Lewis A. Kingsley Foundation

Lillian Lovelace*
Alixe + Mark Mattingly CC
Mercedes Millington + Jack Mithun
Montecito Bank & Trust
Robyn + Jess Parker
Alexandra + Michael Perry
Reiter Family
Missy + Chuck Sheldon
Sheldon Family CC
Sheila M. Stone CC
Pat* + Dave Tisdale
Carrie Towbes + John Lewis
Towbes Foundation
Tziouvaras Family
Sue + David Viniar

$2,500 -$4,999

Anna + Nathan Alldredge
Almeroth Family CC
Anonymous
Lina + John Paul Beltran
Louise + Tim Casey
Charitable Foundation
David Bermant Foundation
Naomi Dewey CC
Employees Community Fund of Boeing
ExxonMobil Foundation

Isabelle Hahn
Jay + Bethany Harkrider
Andrea + Richard Hutton CC
Hutton Parker Foundation
James and Stella Melillo Foundation CC
Janet Langdon Handtmann Family Foundation
Angie + Christian McGrath
Deji Olukotun + Carolynn Johnson CC
Kate + Travis Shrout
Kate Yun-Jung + Suril Kim

$1,000 - $2,499

Acton Family Giving
Allen & Kimbell, LLP
American Riviera Bank
Jill + Corey Anderson
Anonymous
Kim Marie Atwater
Donna Barranco Fisher + Dr. Robert J. Kammer
Kristen + Thomas Blabey
Josh Blumer, AB Design Studio I
Captrust Community Foundation
Jill + Chad Chase CC
Maribeth + Scott Claassen
Direct Affect, Inc.
Frank + Charlotte DiTirro
Christine + Reece Duca
Whitney + Tyler Duncan CC
Emmons Family
Dawn Fargas
Geoffrey Fargo
Kellie + Matt Glodack
Robin Gose + Chris Mosier CC
Cyndee Howard
Amber Kaplan CC
Melissa + Nick Katzenstein
Ann + Chris Kroes
Mieko Kusano + Robert Lambourne CC
Chris Lancashire

Ashley Nichols Lees
Melissa + Todd Lemein
Patricia Madrigal
MASS Beverly + Minotti LA
Lorraine McDonnell + Stephen Weatherford
Kirsten + Chase McLaughlin
Miller Family Fund
Matthew Lloyd + Nini Muñoz
Chetan + Shelly Nayak
Kristen + Andrew Nesbit CC
Pieramici Family
Susan + John Renehan CC
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Ridge School
Patricia Sadeghian + Tim Hogan
Elisabeth Schreiber and Steve Wolff
Andrea + Ric Smith
Marc + Elisa Stad
Casey + Trent Summar CC
Anne Smith Towbes
Vawter Foundation CC
Ventura Rental Party & Events
Village Properties
Cassie Wayne
Alison + Bill Werts
Angela Wick

$500 - $999

Anonymous
James Gordon Auchincloss + Belita Ong
Terry + Geoff Banks
Graham Bell + Whitney Rush
Marla + Lee Phillips
Stephen + Maria Black
Kathy + Steve Carmel
Jane G. Craven
Jim Crook
Deborah David
Jenny Du
Dan + Caroline Encell I
Marilyn Weixel
Andrea Gabbay
Gallagher Family
Susan Grant
Karen Gray
Kat Hitchcock
Hixon Family
Susan + Steve Holloway
Carol A. Koch

John + Angela Krablin
Stephen + Colette Leider
Lara + Travis Logue
Kathleen McClellan
Sara Miller McCune
Jay McGonigle
McMahon Family
Beret + Homer Moyer
Eileen + Bill Nasif
Nancy + Douglas Norberg
Gretchen + Jack Norqual
Patagonia
Lizzie + Brent Peus
Plains All American Pipeline
Richard Ramondo
Jeanne Sloane
Evan Turpin
Kendra + David Wagner
Lindsey Wilde + Jonah Stowe
Wildman Family
Peter, Cheryl + Anne Ziegler

$250 - $499

Anonymous
Angie Bertucci + David M. Mendoza
Lauren Bryson
Denise Caracas
Cedars of Lebanon Foundation
Channel City Hardware & Gifts I
Gillian Conway
Briana Deignan
Michael Erickson
Stacey Fell
Alexander Franks
Louise Gainey
Sarah Berkus Gower + Hayden Gower
Beryl + Neil Kreisel
Lourdes Trigueros
Kate + Grant MacNaughton

Nancy + Mike Martz
MN Studio Interiors
Zoe + Trevor Morris
Jamie + Andrew Nash
Katy Powers
Eva Rhodes
Randall Rowse
Maryan* + Dick* Schall
Christina Sottak
Joe + Dsara Storment
Carol Sacks + Matthew Stotts
Russell Terry
Susan + Tom Washing
Nick Weiser
Diana Wolf + Patrick McKenna
Natalie Yanez

Honorary + In Memoriam

  • In Honor of Amanda Allen
    Kim Marie Atwater
  • In Memory of Maria Louise Caleel
    Annette + Richard Caleel
  • In Honor of Marcia Cohen
    Isabelle Meyer Stapf + Emmanuel Stapf
  • In Memory of John Coppejans
    Humanist Society of Santa Barbara
  • In Honor of Susie + Ted Cronin
    Sheila M. Stone
  • In Honor of Lily Hahn Shining
    Amanda + Simon Allen
    Hahn Family, Little One Foundation
  • In Memory of Irma Jurkowitz
    Don, Doree, Jason, Perry, and Danielle
    Robin Gose
    Pieramici Family
    Rabbi Arthur + Laurie Gross Schaefer
  • In Honor of Austin Lampson
    Patricia Sadeghian + Tim Hogan
  • In Honor of Glen Laningham
    Andrea Gabbay
  • In Memory of Julie L. Main
    Diane Baskin
  • In Honor of Julian Nott
    Anne Luther
  • In Honor of Penny Odom
    Joya Balk
  • In Memory of Paul Selwyn
    Barbara + Edwin Rosenblatt
    Laura + Geof Wyatt
  • In Honor of Xeni, Andriana & Natalia Tziouvaras
    Vivi + Paul Tziouvaras
  • In Honor of Graham Bell + Family and Kaia Joye + Family
    Kim Vawter

Lifetime Giving

$1,000,000 +

Dancing Tides Foundation
Jurkowitz Family
Levinson Family CC
Kay McMillan
Roberto Foundation
Wolf Family Foundation
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation

$500,000 - $999,999

Anonymous
Carsey Family Foundation
Hagerman Family
Lois + Richard* Gunther
Hearst Foundations
Highland Santa Barbara Foundation Inc.
Monica + Timothy Babich Family Foundation
Mosher Foundation
Sheldon Family CC
Simms/Mann Family Foundation
Towbes Family
Zegar Family Foundation

$100,000 - $499,999

Almeroth Family CC
Ann Jackson Family Foundation
Anonymous
Bank of America
Sarah + Christopher Blanc
Ella + Scott Brittingham, The Otis Booth Foundation
Change Happens Foundation
Marcia + John Mike Cohen CC
Constance Family, WWW Foundation
Cox Communications
Craig and Susan McCaw Foundation
Curvature
David Bermant Foundation
Davies Charitable Trust
Deckers Brands
Lynda Fairly CC
Firework Foundation
Gabler Family
Google for Nonprofits
Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation
Judy + Jeff Henley
Henry + Nanette Nevins Family
Henry Peterson Foundation
Daniel + Mandy Hochman
Cyndee Howard

Hutton Parker Foundation
Jeff + Hollye Jacobs Family
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Melinda Goodman Kemp + Robert Kemp
Tom Kenny
Hahn Family, Little One Foundation
Lillian Hahn Shining , Lucky One Foundation
Susan McMillan
Mericos Foundation
Mercedes Millington + Jack Mithun
Montecito Bank & Trust
Muzzy Family CC
QAD CC
Rosalyn Rosenthal*
Sangham Foundation
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Leanne Schlinger
Schlinger Chrisman Foundation
Missy + Chuck Sheldon
Smidt Family Foundation
Sonos
Southern California Edison
Pat* + Dave Tisdale
Volentine Family Foundation
Walter J. & Holly O. Thomson Foundation

$25,000 - $99,999

Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation
Anchor Point IT Solutions I
Anonymous
Armand Hammer Foundation
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf
Susie + Riley Bechtel
Arlene* + Barrie* Bergman
Berti Family
Bialis Family Foundation
Judy + Mario Borgatello and Louise + David Borgatello
Jill + Chad Chase CC
Cottage Children’s Medical Center
Julianna + Tom Dain
Damitz, Brooks, Nightingale, Turner & Morrisset
Dagny + Jim Dehlsen
Dreier Family
Bob Duggan
Energy Partners Fund
Louise Gainey
Hazen Family Foundation
Jennifer + Sean Hecht
Kielle + John Horton
Andrea + Richard Hutton CC
Iannelli Family
Islay Events I
John C. Mithun Foundation
J.P. Morgan Chase
June G. Outhwaite Charitable Trust
Masha + Kevin Keating

Kind World Foundation
Lewis A. Kingsley Foundation
Lillian Lovelace*
Lucky One Foundation
Lyons Family
Alixe + Mark Mattingly CC
Sue + Bill McKinley
Barbra Mousouris
Melissa + Stephen Murdoch
Orfalea Foundation
Pieramici Family
Ragan Family
Rusty’s Pizza Parlors, Inc.
Gary Simpson, Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center
Santa Barbara Foundation
Sea Forward Fund
Carrie Towbes + John Lewis
Towbes Foundation
Alison + Lyle Turner
Union Bank
Sue + David Viniar
Walters Family Foundation
Lynda Weinman + Bruce Heavin
Janet Whalen + Robert Postma
Williams-Corbett Foundation
Crystal + Cliff Wyatt
Laura + Geof Wyatt
Zegar Family Fund

$10,000 - $24,999

Aera Energy, LLC
Amon Family Fund Inc
Anonymous
Armstrong Associates, Inc.
Margo + Jeff Barbakow
Bardakos-Riley Family
Bella Vista Designs Inc I
Kara + Christopher Bellamy
Polly + Geoff Bloomingdale
Tracy + Michael Bollag
Annette + Richard Caleel
Captrust Community Foundation
CA Retina Consultants and Research Foundation
Louise + Tim Casey
Coe Family Fund
Conway Family Wines – Deep Sea I
Corwin Family + Metropolitan Theatres
Cushman Family
Cutler’s Artisan Spirits I
Deanna + James G.P.* Dehlsen
Katy + Dr. Ernest Drew*
Christine + Reece Duca
Egenolf Family
ExxonMobil Foundation
Ivana + Andrew Firestone
Anna Getty
Linda + James Ginsburg
Gary + Maureen Goldberg – Coastal Properties
Greene Family Foundation
Emily + Scott Hadley
Misty + Michael Hammer
Harcourt Family
Hinkley Family
Christine + Michael Holland
Rebecca + John Ingram
Jewish Communal Fund
Kopf Family
Ann + Chris Kroes
Julia + Frank Ladner
Julie Ladner
Lakas Shimizu Philanthropy Fund
Austin + Kai Lampson

Ashley Nichols Lees
Kristin + William Loomis
MacDonald Family Foundation
Katherine + Judd Malkin
Martin/Vella Family
Diane + Douglas Morgan
Morouse Family
Zoe + Trevor Morris
Margie + Bob Niehaus
Belita Ong + James Gordon Auchincloss
Paskin Family
Presidio Tile & Stone
Susannah E. Rake
Reiter Family
Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree
Pamela + Dr. Timothy Rodgers
Kyra + Tony Rogers
Roger S. Firestone Foundation
Ruby & Rochon Pediatric Dental, Inc.
Jackie + Jeff Schaffer CC
Maryan* + Dick* Schall
Elisabeth Schreiber + Steve Wolff
Jasminka + Dick Shaikewitz
Silver Surfer Transportation Co., LLC
Bui + Herb Simon
Roxanna + Randall Solakian
Southern California Gas Company
Judith + Jack Stapelman
Katherine + Matthew Stewart
Fiona Stone
Sheila M. Stone CC
Tziouvaras Family
United Way of Santa Barbara County
U.S. Bank National Association
Valleycrest Productions LTD.
Ventura Rental Party & Events
Virginia Castagnola-Hunter
Kathy + Bill Weber
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Dr. White and Dr. Grube
Wilkie Brothers Foundation
Jill + Andrew Winchester
Merryl Snow Zegar + Chuck Zegar

This icon recognizes Members of the Catalyst Club, donors who have made a three-year commitment to support MOXI with an annual gift of $1,000 or more.
Indicates in-kind gift.
Indicates donor is deceased

Although we have made every effort to correctly list and recognize all of our donors, we sincerely apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions. Please contact development@moxi.org with any comments or corrections.

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"Through the Community Partner Program, the Carpinteria Community Library has introduced MOXI to many families who have never been before. Some families go multiple times during the week they have access! The Community Pass allows up to five children at a time, making the passes accessible for families of all sizes."

Jody ThomasCity Librarian, Carpinteria Public Library
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"PeerBuddies participants and staff enjoy every visit to MOXI! It is frequently listed as a favorite place to visit, and we are so grateful for MOXI's continued support in fostering inclusion and learning in the community."

Brittany SturholmM.A., B.C.B.A., Clinical Supervisor, PeerBuddies Santa Barbara
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"Giving back to the community has always been a tradition of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Our elders taught us that a distinguishing characteristic of the Chumash people was our spirit of generosity. Today, the tribe continues with the Chumash tradition and is dedicated to working with organizations like MOXI to enhance the lives of community residents."

Veronica SandovalSanta Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
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"MOXI is an incredible asset to our community that we are honored to support. MOXI's after-school program makes STEAM fun! It ignites a passion for knowledge, helping kids develop the thoughtfulness and creativity they need to thrive in an ever-changing world."

Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation
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“Bank of America’s partnership and ongoing investment into MOXI helps ensure STEAM programs, and everything the museum has to offer, is accessible to all children and families to better help prepare them for the world of tomorrow.”

Midge Campbell-ThomasVentura-Santa Barbara president, Bank of America.
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"Cox is proud to be a founding sponsor of MOXI, providing critical (and fun!) STEAM opportunities for kids across our community.

Kirsten McLaughlinCOX, Market Vice President, Santa Barbara

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