Orange County Coastkeeper
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Founding
- 06/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 33-0847892
Organization Overview
Orange County Coastkeeper is located in Costa Mesa, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Orange County Coastkeeper employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orange County Coastkeeper 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, Orange County Coastkeeper generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.0% 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
DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF CALIFORNIA MARINE HABITATS AND WATERSHEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENFORCEMENT - THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS ANY POLLUTION THAT OCCURS DURING RAIN EVENTS OR THROUGH ANY OTHER ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE GOAL IS TO CLEAN UP THE REGION, WHICH INCLUDES POLLUTED RUNOFF FROM INDUSTRIAL SITES OF ALL TYPES. THE ORGANIZATION INITIATES FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT BASED LITIGATION AGAINST VIOLATORS WHEN POLLUTED DISCHARGES ARE CONSISTENTLY NON-COMPLIANT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL WATER LAWS.
ADVOCACY - THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES ON VARIOUS PROJECTS AND ADVOCATES FOR STRICTER STORM WATER AND RUNOFF REGULATIONS AT REGULATORY AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS, AS WELL AS STATE, COUNTY, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE COASTAL PROTECTION, INCLUDING ENSURE PUBLIC ACCESS TO COASTAL RESOURCES, AND HEALTHY MARINE HABITATS.
RESTORATION - THE ORGANIZATION SPENT EIGHT-YEARS SUCCESSFULLY RESTORING ACRES OF KELP FORESTS ALONG THE ORANGE COUNTY COASTLINE. FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONDUCTED AN EELGRASS RESTORATION PROJECT IN UPPER NEWPORT BAY. ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION IS DOING AN OYSTER RESTORATION PROJECT IN UPPER NEWPORT AND LOS ALAMITOS HARBORS. LIVING SHORELINES IS A PROJECT THAT GROWS EELGRASS AND OLYMPIA OYSTER ADJACENT TO EACH OTHER TO ASCERTAIN IF IT WILL STABILIZE THE SEDIMENT FROM EROSION DURING SEA-LEVEL RISE.
THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS 3 OTHER PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE SUSTAINABILITY, EDUCATION, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.THE INLAND EMPIRE WATERKEEPER IS A SEPARATELY LICENSED WATERKEEPER PROGRAM THROUGH THE WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE AND IS A PROGRAM OF ORANGE COUNTY COASTKEEPER. THIS PROGRAM COVERS SAN BERNARDINO AND NORTH RIVERSIDE COUNTY AND INCLUDES MOST OF THE MOJAVE DESERT EAST TO THE COLORADO RIVER. COASTKEEPER MAINTAINS AN OFFICE FOR THIS PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE.THE COACHELLA WATERKEEPER IS A SEPARATELY LICENSED WATERKEEPER PROGRAM THROUGH THE WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE AND IS A PROGRAM OF ORANGE COUNTY COASTKEEPER. THIS PROGRAM COVERS COACHELLA VALLEY AND SOUTH RIVERSIDE COUNTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Garry Brown President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $185,000 |
Sarah Spinuzzi Sr. Staff Attorney | 40 | $110,000 | |
Ellen Orange Associate Director | 40 | $107,045 | |
James Parkhurst Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Robert King Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Alan Freeman Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $469,256 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,678,654 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,147,910 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,414 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,050 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,229,431 |
| 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. | $191,743 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $665,934 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $51,098 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,954 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,863 |
| 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 | $33,319 |
| Insurance | $13,517 |
| All other expenses | $14,424 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,859,173 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,874,888 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $245,335 |
| 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 | $311,994 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,920 |
| Total assets | $2,440,137 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,242 |
| 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 | $50,505 |
| Total liabilities | $116,747 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,027,433 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $295,957 |
| 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 | $2,440,137 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Orange County Coastkeeper has recieved totaling $732,438.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Marisla Foundation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $330,000 |
Nlt Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $12,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,943 |
Environment Now Newport Beach, CA PURPOSE: OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT | $10,000 |
Oneroot Foundation Ketchum, ID PURPOSE: TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE CALIFORNIA MARINE HABITATS AND WATERSHEDS | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | $35,396,569 | $21,080,372 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA | $24,031,910 | $14,837,978 |
Digdeep Right To Water Project Los Angeles, CA | $16,956,500 | $12,789,451 |
California Rural Water Association Sacramento, CA | $3,577,030 | $6,460,960 |
Nature Collective Solana Beach, CA | $16,094,716 | $5,764,698 |
Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | $80,094,902 | $17,114,927 |
Santa Ana Watershed Association Of Rcds Riverside, CA | $6,098,465 | $4,472,919 |
The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | $4,014,411 | $4,148,102 |
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 |
U S Water Alliance Oakland, CA | $3,930,310 | $4,183,310 |
Mid Klamath Watershed Council Orleans, CA | $2,405,000 | $3,924,185 |