Sea & Sage Audubon Society is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sea & Sage Audubon Society employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sea & Sage Audubon Society 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 12/2021, Sea & Sage Audubon Society generated $339.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $249.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.3% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THIS ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO BE A LEADER IN CREATING AN UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA THROUGH CONSERVATION, RESEARCH & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED WITH CLASSES, FIELD ACTIVITIES, PUBLICATIONS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEA AND SAGE AUDUBON PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR 4TH THROUGH 6TH GRADE CLASSES, BAT WALKS, GROUP TOURS, FIELD TRIPS AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, CHILDREN TO ADULTS, THAT HELP TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND HOW TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND MAINTAIN NATURE AND WILDLIFE ACTIVITY.
SEA AND SAGE AUDUBON SOCIETY PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER CALLED "THE WANDERING TATTLER" TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CHAPTER'S CURRENT EVENTS, MEETINGS, BIRDING FIELD TRIPS AND DISCOVERIES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CONSERVATION NEWS. APPROXIMATELY 18,225 NEWSLETTERS WERE MAILED IN 2021.
EVERY YEAR SEA AND SAGE AUDUBON RUNS SUMMER DAY CAMPS THAT PROVIDE CHILDREN AGES 7 AND UP WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES WITH NATURE THROUGH FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN THE SAN JOAQUIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IN IRVINE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Vic Leipzig Director | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Thomas Van Huss Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Gail Richards President | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Jonathan Aguayo Vice President | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Martin Fee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathlyn Graberstein Secretary | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $226,462 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $226,462 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $61,192 |
Investment income | $32,609 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $21,781 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,768 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$4,578 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $339,234 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $59,816 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $71,414 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,005 |
Payroll taxes | $5,640 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,515 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,208 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $704 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,882 |
Insurance | $11,807 |
All other expenses | $9,538 |
Total functional expenses | $249,224 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $341,927 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $107,098 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,849 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $30,144 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,325 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $947,266 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,434,609 |
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 | $60,060 |
Total liabilities | $60,060 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $488,180 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $886,369 |
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 | $1,434,609 |
Over the last fiscal year, Sea & Sage Audubon Society has awarded $33,066 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
INTERNATIONAL BIRD RESCUE | | | $28,000 |
Costa Mesa, CA | | $5,066 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sea & Sage Audubon Society has recieved totaling $15,269.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Audubon Society Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,769 |
Gordon Generation Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: CHARITY | $2,500 |
Beg. Balance | $618,671 |
Earnings | $77,805 |
Admin Expense | $5,299 |
Ending Balance | $701,775 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | $244,757,583 | $95,601,203 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | $131,343,495 | $84,084,998 |
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |