Friends Of The Dunes
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $424.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Arcata, CA
- Founding
- 08/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 68-0373871
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Dunes is located in Arcata, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of The Dunes employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Dunes 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, Friends Of The Dunes generated $424.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $378.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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
FRIENDS OF THE DUNES IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVING THE NATURAL DIVERSITY OF COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: COASTAL EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH AND ADULTS.
EDUCATION: GUIDED WALKS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND A SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS AND FULL-DAY FIELD TRIPS THAT REACHES 2500 STUDENTS ANNUALLY.
VISITOR CENTER/NATURE: THE HUMBOLDT COASTAL NATURE CENTER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SIX DAYS A WEEK WITH INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS AND MILES OF PUBLIC TRAILS ACCESS. DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATURE CENTER INCLUDES COMPLETING ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT THAT WERE NOT COMPLETED IN THE FIRST PHASE, AS WELL AS INDOOR EXHIBITS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE GIFT SHOP.
LAND STEWARDSHIP: THE RESTORATION PROGRAM COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS ALMOST EVERY WEEKEND OF THE YEAR TO RESTORE COAST AREAS ALONG THE ENTIRE NORTH SPIT, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 330 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Suzanne Fortner Program & Op | Officer | 40 | $44,900 |
Michael Cipra Executive Di | Officer | 36 | $40,507 |
Carla Avila-Martinez Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Susannah Ferson Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Vander Meer President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sarah West Board Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,474 |
| Fundraising events | $1,536 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $187,724 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $212,655 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,818 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $403,389 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,152 |
| Investment income | $513 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $471 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,498 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,301 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $424,506 |
| 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. | $85,407 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,293 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,814 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,193 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,530 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,397 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,808 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $242 |
| Fees for services: Other | $120,888 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $26,178 |
| Information technology | $3,686 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,879 |
| 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 | $39,720 |
| Insurance | $2,474 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $378,339 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $143,824 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,867 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,214 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,187 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,831,745 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,840 |
| Total assets | $3,052,677 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,499 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,377 |
| 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 | $27,876 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $173,215 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,851,586 |
| 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 | $3,052,677 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Friends Of The Dunes has recieved totaling $40,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Conservation Education | $30,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $6,500 |
Loomis Foundation Inc Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,000 |
Vintage Bmw House Mckinleyville, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
Schmidbauer Family Foundation Arcata, CA PURPOSE: DONATION | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $14,312 |
| Earnings | $1,952 |
| Admin Expense | $242 |
| Net Contributions | $3,818 |
| Ending Balance | $19,840 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bay Area Delivery Drivers Security Fund Dublin, CA | $36,970,392 | $52,650,018 |
North Coast Trust Fund Alameda, CA | $33,095,236 | $31,328,979 |
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Portland, OR | $6,854,633 | $13,854,063 |
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment Oakland, CA | $13,720,278 | $9,215,891 |
Martis Fund Truckee, CA | $15,628,296 | $4,571,050 |
Swift Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $66,818,197 | $1,459,109 |
Bay Area Industry Promotion Fund Oakland, CA | $19,424,290 | $5,651,706 |
Santa Monica Bay Foundation Playa Del Rey, CA | $2,169,499 | $3,100,072 |
Sherman Foundation Newport Beach, CA | $20,971,786 | $2,966,996 |
Inner City Education Family Los Angeles, CA | $28,478,454 | $2,246,800 |
Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund Tahoe City, CA | $9,891,050 | $3,551,350 |
Downtown Community Benefit District San Francisco, CA | $6,294,654 | $4,010,272 |