Orange County Coastkeeper
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Founding
- 06/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Orange County Coastkeeper employed 35 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 12/2023, Orange County Coastkeeper generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 9 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
TO PROTECT SWIMMABLE, DRINKABLE, FISHABLE WATER AND PROMOTE WATERSHED RESILIENCE THROUGHOUT OUR REGION.
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 INCLUDED 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 PROMOTES COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE COASTAL PROTECTION, INCLUDING ENSURE PUBLIC ACCESS TO COASTAL RESOURCES, AND HEALTHY MARINE HABITATS.
EDUCATION- THE ORGANIZATION INTERACTS WITH THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS AND CITIZENS AT SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS TO RAISE REGIONAL AWARENESS ABOUT WATERSHEDS AND MARINE ISSUES. CURRENTLY, IN MORE THAN 40 SCHOOLS, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS THROUGH ITS WHALES PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES IN-CLASS AND FIELD EXPERIENCE TO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EACH YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Garry Brown President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $205,000 |
Ellen Orange-Brown Assoc. Dir. & CFO | 40 | $117,547 | |
Robert King Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Vince Zimmerer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
James Parkhurst Thru 082023 Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kara Adams Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group Consultant | 12/30/23 | $221,864 |
Lozeau Drury Llp Consultant | 12/30/23 | $120,783 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $104,340 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $424,340 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $777,668 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,306,348 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,725,085 |
| Investment income | $30,985 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$272,081 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,357 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,817,033 |
| 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. | $214,769 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,477 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $919,706 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $84,938 |
| Payroll taxes | $86,924 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,000 |
| 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 | $131,715 |
| Travel | $7,320 |
| 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 | $13,607 |
| All other expenses | $33,115 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,242,349 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $781,061 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,123,976 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $346,360 |
| 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 | $597 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $544,476 |
| Other assets | $758,050 |
| Total assets | $3,554,520 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,712 |
| 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 | $544,476 |
| Total liabilities | $662,188 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,582,290 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $310,042 |
| 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 | $3,554,520 |