Concerned Resource & Environmental Workers is located in Ojai, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Concerned Resource & Environmental Workers employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Concerned Resource & Environmental Workers 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, Concerned Resource & Environmental Workers generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.7% per year over the past 6 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
C.R.E.W. IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ORIENTED LEADERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT, AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM KINDERGARTEN TO AGE 26
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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1) FIRE MITIGATION SERVICES; PREVENTION OF WILDFIRES BY THE FREE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATIVE FUELS BRUSH CLEARANCE FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS, VETERANS AND DISABLED RESIDENTS, THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES FREE CHIPPING SERVICES FOR ALL OJAI VALLEY RESIDENTS. 2) TRAIL REPAIR AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS: TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR ON PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LANDS WITH PRIORITY FOCUS WITHIN THE CATASTROPHIC 2017 THOMAS FIRE BURN SCAR 3) ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION WORK: RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION OF MULTIPLE ACRE PROJECTS THAT INVOLVES TRAIL CONSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC ACCESS, VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS, IRRIGATION, PLANTING AND MAINTEANCE OF CRITICAL HABITATS.
GREEN VALLEY PROJECT - A MOVEMENT BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE OJAI VALLEY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY REPAIRING OUR ENVIRONMENT- BY PLANTING TREES, REMOVING INVASIVE VEGETATION, RESTORING DAMAGED MEADOW OR FOREST HABITATS FOR BIRDS, BEES, BUTTERFLIES, OR CREEKS FOR FISH AND TURTLES.
ONCE UPON A WATERSHED: ONCE UPON A WATERSHED PROVIDES HANDS-ON LOCAL WATERSHED EDUCATION, RESTORATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EXPERIENCE FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE VENTURA RIVER WATERSHED. THROUGH HANDS-ON, STANDARDS-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, OUR PROGRAMS CULTIVATE A SENSE OF SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR WHOLE EARTH SYSTEM, INSTILLING CONFIDENCE AND HOPE BY EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE AT THE LOCAL WATERSHED SCALE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Larry Beckett Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Henson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mary Bergen President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Laura Ciontea Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sandy Buechley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Brothers Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $604,476 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $604,476 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $489,558 |
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 | $1,094,617 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $696,099 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,721 |
Payroll taxes | $58,416 |
Fees for services: Management | $160 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,551 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $91,969 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $18,703 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $30,592 |
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 | $11,112 |
Insurance | $29,752 |
All other expenses | $21,606 |
Total functional expenses | $1,090,110 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $589,200 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $110,353 |
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 | $13,413 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $127,349 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $840,315 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,337 |
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 | $48,337 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $279,212 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $512,766 |
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 | $840,315 |