REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 16, 2025
FROM
DAVID MYERS, Director, Museum
SUBJECT
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Acceptance of Donation from the San Bernardino County Museum Foundation
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Authorize the San Bernardino County Museum to accept a donation, in the amount of $50,000, from the San Bernardino County Museum Foundation, to be used for the installation of a new exhibit focused on space exploration.
(Presenter: David Myers, Director, 798-8608)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Appropriation and revenue associated with this donation are included in the San Bernardino County Museum’s (Museum) 2025-26 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The San Bernardino County Museum Foundation (Museum Foundation) is the 501(c)(3) support organization for the Museum, providing funding to the Museum from fundraising activities. This donation is the result of a grant written and received by the Museum Foundation from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation on behalf of the Museum for the development of an interactive exhibit focused on space exploration.
Pursuant to County Policy 06-01 and Standard Practice 06-01SP, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approval is required to accept gifts or donations valued over $10,000.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Kaleigh Ragon, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on November 12, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Matthew Dalton, Administrative Analyst, 387-5005) on November 21, 2025.