Sea Hugger is located in Half Moon Bay, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sea Hugger employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sea Hugger 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, Sea Hugger generated $227.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $240.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 29.5% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEA HUGGER'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC TO REDUCE OUR PLASTIC DEPENDENCY, WHILE FOCUSING ON PROTECTING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT, ENSURING THE INTRINSIC RIGHTS OF AQUATIC LIFE, AND HELPING CREATE SUSTAINABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES THAT ARE NO LONGER AFFECTED BY PLASTIC POLLUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE DANGERS OF MICROPLASTIC AND SHOW THEM HOW TO REDUCE THEIR PUBLIC WASTE THROUGH HOSTING COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUPS. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2022: 1. ADDED ONE MORE VIDEOS TO OUR CAMP SEA HUGGER VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP VIDEO SERIES. 2. TABLED AT NINE EVENTS. 3. SPOKE AT SEVEN SCHOOLS. 4. HOSTED SIX FIELD TRIPS WITH BAY AREA SCHOOLS. 5. HOSTED EIGHT PRIVATE BEACH CLEANUPS WITH BUSINESS. 6. FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED LITTER4TOKENS, A SOUTH AFRICAN NGO, THAT EMPLOYS LOCALS TO CLEAN THE BEACHES IN EXCHANGE FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES. 7. FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED TRASH4TOKENS IN MEXICO THAT HAS THE SAME MISSION AS LITTER4TOKENS. 8. ADVOCATED FOR TWELVE FEDERAL AND STATE CONSERVATION LAWS AND ORDINANCES. 9. PARTICIPATED IN A COALITION TO PROTECT 30% OF OUR WORLDS OCEANS BY 2030. 10. PARTICIPATED IN A COALITION TO CREATE A GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY. 11. PARTICIPATED IN FOUR OTHER GLOBAL PLASTIC REDUCTION COALITIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Cleave Executive Di | Trustee | 1.5 | $12,000 |
Jeremy Brown Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
David Casentini Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Autumn Cleave Chairperson | Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Dill Secretary | Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Kirsten Hagen Treasurer | Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $138,700 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $163,700 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,958 |
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 | $13,814 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $23,097 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $227,719 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $68,099 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,660 |
Payroll taxes | $5,347 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $83,369 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,355 |
Office expenses | $394 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,984 |
Travel | $11,385 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,361 |
All other expenses | $8,562 |
Total functional expenses | $240,683 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $35,236 |
Total liabilities | $35,236 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$35,236 |
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 | $0 |