WESTERN CENTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

HEMET, CA

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Western Center Community Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Hemet, California. The foundation was established in 2015 with the primary aim of providing support to the Western Center Academy (WCA), a public charter school located in Hemet. The foundation supports various programs and initiatives that are aimed at enhancing the educational experience of the students at WCA.

The Western Center Community Foundation is governed by a board of directors who are responsible for overseeing all the activities of the organization. The board is made up of community leaders, parents, and educators who are passionate about improving the quality of education in the Hemet community.

The foundation raises funds through various means, including donations from individuals and corporations, sponsorships, and fundraising events. The funds raised are used to support various programs, including technology upgrades, teacher professional development, and student scholarships.

The Western Center Community Foundation also partners with other organizations in the community to promote educational excellence. The foundation has a strong commitment to ensuring that every student at WCA has access to high-quality education that prepares them for success in their future endeavors.

Overall, Western Center Community Foundation is a crucial organization that plays a vital role in supporting the educational needs of the Hemet community. Its commitment to educational excellence has made a significant impact on the lives of many students and educators in the area.

WESTERN CENTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in HEMET CA. US MID #8400601335

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 800,542 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Perris / Bank of Perris – museum (#0025) Very well preserved historic bank building in downtown Perris. It was built in 1918 and locally operated until 1947, when it was bought by another bank. At some point in relatively recent history it was bought by the city and now houses the archives of the Perris Valley Historical Museum.
Perris / downtown (# 0022) Though small, downtown Perris was in good shape with multiple, active, small businesses and many customers. The town is quite historic by Southern California suburban standards. It was founded in 1885 as a railroad town and is named after Fred Perris of the California Southern Railroad. (<u><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia Perris,_California" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Perris</a></u>.)
Perris / Perris Theater (# 0018) Opened in 1946, designed in an art-deco style but apparently modified at various times. It’s now owned by the city for its historical value to downtown, but closed due to structural problems. Pictures in the below links show the theater as once having a marquee around the base of the tall sign. Two sources: <a href="https://www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-compass/perris-theater" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-comp...</a> <a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413</a>
Perris / SoCal Rail Museum commuter (# 0013) One of two former Montreal commuter coaches sitting in the front party of the museum. See:https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wmJJ2R_TPHX_Ex_commuter_Coach_813 The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns. Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to Southern California Railway Museum.
Perris / SoCal Rail Museum UP 2564 (# 0007) Originally built in 1921 for a Union Pacific subsidiary and traded UP subsidiary “Oregon Short Line” in 1923 where it was used until 1955. Retired in 1959 and wound up at this museum in 1997. See: <a href="https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_Engine_2564" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_En...</a> The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns. Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to Southern California Railway Museum.
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KC-10A Extender Conceptualized as the next generation of aerial tankers the KC-l0 combined the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft. Carrying more than 356,000 pounds of fuel - twice as much as the KC-135 Stratotanker – 75 personnel, and 170,000 pounds of cargo, the KC-10 could transport entire units of support personnel while re-fueling their deploying fighters enroute. The KC-10 could also be used to transport litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations. Unlike previous re-fuelers, the KC-10's boom operator controls refueling operations through a digital, fly-by wire system. Sitting in the rear of the aircraft, the operator can see the receiver aircraft through a wide window. During boom refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiver at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons per minute. The KC-10 fleet was used extensively during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991, Operation Allied Force in 1999 and during the War on Terror following the September 11, 2001, attack. The museum’s KC-10 Extender tail number 84-0185 was built in Long Beach California and delivered to the United Sates Air Force, March AFB in September 1984 with subsequent assignments to Travis AFB. It was flown to March Field Air Museum in 2023 for permanent display. It remains on loan from the NMUSAF. Source: <a href="https://www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/</a>
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Perris / SoCal Rail Rio Grande Baggage - Museum (# 0015) One of two Denver & Rio Grande baggage cars that house the <i>Middleton Museum of Toy Trains & Americana</i> at the Southern California Railroad Museum. Unfortunately, couldn’t find any detail about the toy train museum – so will have to visit... The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns. Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to Southern California Railway Museum.
Perris / SoCal Rail Museum passenger (# 0011) Collection of abandoned passenger cars off in the distance at the Southern California Railroad Museum. Unfortunately I couldn’t find any way to get a closer shot…. The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns. Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to Southern California Railway Museum.

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WESTERN CENTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
2345 SEARL PKWY
HEMET
CA
92543-9706

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MID # 8400601335
Name WESTERN CENTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Alternate Name WESTERN CENTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Classification Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 330820066
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 854,183
REVENUE 800,542
LAT/LONG 33.706658, -116.992076
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 043317
US Census Block: 3015