Get Inspired
- Assets
- $739.0k
- Revenue
- $354.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Garden Grove, CA
- Founding
- 04/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 01-0927185
Organization Overview
Get Inspired is located in Garden Grove, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Get Inspired is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Get Inspired generated $354.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $231.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE SEEK TO INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP AND CURIOSITY FOR THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH THE EXPLORATION AND HANDS-ON APPLICATION OF SCIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ABALONE RESTORATION PROJECT - WE CONDUCTED 25 ABALONE SURVEYS WITH 22 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. WE HAD 7 SCHOOLS GROWING ABALONE INCLUDING 885 STUDENTS . WE PRESENTED OUR PROGRAMS TO 335 PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING CIVIC AND HOBBY GROUPS. WE PARTNERED WITH THE OCEAN INSTITUTE TO CREATE PUBLIC OUTREACH REACHING 10,000 PEOPLE AND ALSO PARTNERED ON RESEARCH PROJECTS. WE RECENTLY SUBMITTED A JOINT PETITION WITH OTHER ORANGE COUNTY NGOS TO CHANGE THE REGULATIONS IN OUR LOCAL MARINE PROTECTED AREAS TO ALLOW FOR EASIER PERMITTING FOR RESEARCH, MONITORING, EDUCATION, AND RESTORATION. WE HAVE BEGUN SURVEYING TIDEPOOLS WITH HIGH URCHIN DENSITY TO WATCH FOR A "SPILLOVER EFFECT" IN ADJACENT KELP FORESTS.
PISMO CLAM RESTORATION PROJECT- WE HAD ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SPAWN OF PISMO CLAMS! THIS IS ONLY THE 2ND TIME IN HISTORY THAT IT HAS BEEN DONE (BOTH BY US). WE SURVEYED 18 SITES IN ORANGE COUNTY WITH MORE THAN 250 VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY, TO CONTINUE OUR EFFORT TO CENSUS THE CLAMS LEFT ON OUR BEACHES. WE PRESENTED THESE FINDINGS AT THE CALIFORNIA ESTUARINE RESEARCH SOCIETY CONFERENCE. WE ARE WORKING WITH 2 INTERNS TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF SAND MOVEMENT ON THE CLAMS DURING THE EL NINO YEAR.
WHITE SEABASS RESTOCKING PROJECT - WE TAUGHT 230 STUDENTS (6TH GRADE THROUGH COLLEGE LEVEL) HOW TO GROW WHITE SEABASS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. WE RELEASED THE 285 SEABASS FROM CLASSROOMS INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN IN JUNE AND DECEMBER TO RESTOCK THE WILD POPULATIONS. WE WORKED IN THESE CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TEACHING OCEAN CHEMISTRY, AQUACULTURE AND FISH PATHOLOGY. WE ALSO STARTED UP A CORD GRASS RESTORATION PROJECT USING NITRATE RICH WASTEWATER FROM A MIDDLE SCHOOL WHITE SEABASS SYSTEM.
AQUAPONICS PROGRAMS- WE HAVE SIX AQUAPONICS SYSTEMS IN SCHOOLS IN ORANGE COUNTY PROVIDING LEARNING FOR 275 STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. ROOFTOP AQUAPONICS SYSTEM AT SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL IS STILL BEING CONSTRUCTED AND IS RUNNING WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE TEAM MARINE STUDENTS FROM THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLASS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nancy L Caruso President | OfficerTrustee | 44 | $102,847 |
Tom Caruso Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Steve Doucette Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Cheryl Martynec Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gail Bebee Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Travis Garwick Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $354,895 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $354,895 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $354,895 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,842 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,341 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,282 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,237 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $503 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,143 |
| Total functional expenses | $231,528 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $738,993 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $738,993 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $738,993 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $738,993 |