Friends Of The Elephant Seal is located in San Simeon, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of The Elephant Seal employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Elephant Seal 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 Elephant Seal generated $220.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $107.6k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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FRIENDS OF THE ELEPHANT SEA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT ELEPHANT SEALS AND OTHER MARINE LIFE AND TEACHING STEWARDSHIP FOR THE OCEAN ALONG THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FRIENDS OF THE ELEPHANT SEAL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZAATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT ELEPHANT SEALS AND OTHER MARINE LIFE AND TEACHING STEWARDSHIP FOR THE OCEAN ALONG THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA. AS A COOPERATING ASSOCIATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES TO OFFER INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE EXPANDING PIEDRAS BLANCAS NORTHERN ELEPHANT SEAL COLONY. PIEDRAS BLANCAS IS THE HOME OF THE LARGEST MAINLAND COLORY OF NORTHERN ELEPHANT SEALS, WITH AN ESTIMATED 25,000 SEALS OVER 8 MILES OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINE. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathleen Curtis President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Bill Kneeland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael O'bannon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Max Fowles Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Julie Haugsness Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan King Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $30,269 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $15,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,711 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $161,980 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $18,007 |
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 | $40,774 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $220,761 |
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. | $3,600 |
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 | $43,366 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,964 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $11,816 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,508 |
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 | $4,518 |
Insurance | $4,064 |
All other expenses | $10,453 |
Total functional expenses | $107,643 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,433 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $136,402 |
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 | $45,894 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,115 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,566 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $179,804 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $423,214 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,757 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,612 |
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 | $17,664 |
Total liabilities | $27,033 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $374,278 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,903 |
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 | $423,214 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Elephant Seal has recieved totaling $500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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David Tyson Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Wildlife Conservation Network Inc San Francisco, CA | $43,295,816 | $44,085,473 |
Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA | $47,636,579 | $15,865,480 |
Bubye Valley Conservation Research Pleasanton, CA | $311,846 | $6,211,000 |
California State Wildlife Foundation Berkeley, CA | $18,836,509 | $3,709,461 |
Winat Organization Sacramento, CA | $67,955 | $4,576,254 |
Safari Club International Foundation Tucson, AZ | $35,723,815 | $6,669,750 |
Animals Asia Foundation Limited Los Angeles, CA | $2,449,037 | $4,587,272 |
California Deer Association Redding, CA | $2,723,378 | $2,678,758 |
International Bird Rescue Fairfield, CA | $697,182 | $2,439,810 |
Turtle Conservancy Ojai, CA | $1,771,749 | $2,238,835 |
California Marine Sanctuary Foundation Monterey, CA | $2,494,586 | $2,008,358 |
Tiger Preservation Center Inc Cave Junction, OR | $0 | $1,705,482 |