Center For A Sustainable Coast Inc is located in Saint Simons Island, GA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Center For A Sustainable Coast Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For A Sustainable Coast Inc 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 12/2022, Center For A Sustainable Coast Inc generated $259.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $250.8k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS THAT SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT AND QAULITY OF LIFE IN COASTAL GEORGIA. THIS INCLUDES SUPPORTING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AND ADDRESSING THE CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FILED COMPLAINTS RELATED TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ADVERSLY AFFECTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC INTEREST OF COASTAL GEORGIA. LEGAL FEES COVERED PREPARATION, FILING, AND COURTROOM PRESENTATION OF OUR CASES DEFENDING GEORGIA'S SANDSHARING SYSTEM UNDER THE SHORE PROTECTION ACT GEORGIA AND THE CLEAN WATER ACT FEDERAL. TWO OTHER CASES ENTAILED THE PROTECTION OF CUMBERLAND ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SEASHORE ACT OF 1972
PROMOTED REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES THAT ARE THE CAUSE OF CLIMATE CHANGE DISRUPTION THAT RESULT IN RISING SEA-LEVEL AND INCREASED FLOODING THAT THREATENS COASTAL GEORGIA. HOSTED SEVERAL PUBLIC EVENTS THAT RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT THESE ISSUES AND STRENGTHENED SUPPORT FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION BY LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. DRAFTED AND COORDINATED SUPPORT FOR A RESOLUTION FOR ACTION IN SUPPORT OF IMPLEMENTING 100 CLEAN ENERGY IN THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA BY 2035. PARTICIPATED IN COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS AND CO-HOSTED SEVERAL PUBLIC EVENTS ON THESE ISSUES
COMMUNICATED WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES IN COMMENTING ON PROPOSED PERMITS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AFFECTING COASTAL GEORGIA NATURAL RESOURCES. PREPARED NUMEROUS LETTERS TO EDITORS FOR PUBLICATION IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES AFFECTING THE REGION'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF DEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steve Willis President & CEO | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jim Reichard Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dorset Hurley Vice President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Kyler Executive Dir. | Officer | 0 | $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 | $259,516 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $259,516 |
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 | $259,516 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $36,643 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,550 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $198,898 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $53 |
Office expenses | $56 |
Information technology | $1,999 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,199 |
Travel | $283 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $365 |
Interest | $1 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $663 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $250,819 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,020 |
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 | $77,020 |
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 | $77,020 |
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 | $77,020 |