Friends Of Colorado Lagoon is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Colorado Lagoon 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, Friends Of Colorado Lagoon generated $17.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE LONG BEACH COLORADO LAGOON, AND EDUCATION REGARDING CONSERVATION ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
CONSERVATION - PROVIDE TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND SUPERVISION FOR VOLUNTEERS TO RESTORE NATIVE PLANTS TO THE WETLANDS AND EAST BANK OF THE LAGOON, AND TO UPGRADE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
EDUCATION - SUPPORT OF WEBSITE AND EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER TO EXPLAIN CONSERVATION ISSUES TO CONCERNED CITIZENS; EDUCATE RE ONGOING WORK TO RESTORE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS TO COLORADO LAGOON.
NEWSLETTER - DESCRIBES FIELD TRIPS, FUNDRAISING EVENTS, EDUCATES RE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Heather Altman President | 5 | $0 | |
Dr Christine Whitcraft Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Adam Obaza Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Nicole Thorn Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
David Pirazzi Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,614 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,614 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $150 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $5,670 |
Total expenses | $5,820 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $44,265 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $44,265 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $44,265 |