Friends Of Sausal Creek
- Assets
- $451.4k
- Revenue
- $266.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 91-2147216
Organization Overview
Friends Of Sausal Creek is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friends Of Sausal Creek employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Sausal Creek 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 06/2022, Friends Of Sausal Creek generated $266.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $269.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND PROTECT THE SAUSAL CREEK WATERSHED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIELD PROGRAMS & NURSERY:IN THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR, FOSC LED 38 HANDS-ON FIELD TRIPS OR RESTORATION WORKDAYS FOR STUDENTS/YOUTH, 92 NURSERY WORKDAYS/SEED HIKES AND SUPPORTED 167RESTORATION WORKDAYS. EVEN DURING THE PANDEMIC, THERE WERE OVER 1,836 VOLUNTEERSVISITS, VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED 6,121 SERVICE HOURS TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE CREEK,PROPAGATING AND PLANTING 1,847 NATIVE PLANTS IN THE WATERSHED. THE FIELD PROGRAMSINCLUDE THE RESTORATION OF 20+ SITES THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. RESTORATION EFFORTS INCLUDE THE REMOVAL OF INVASIVE, NONNATIVE PLANTS; NATIVE SPECIES PLANTING; TRASH AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL, AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE. NATIVE PLANTS ARE GROWN AT THE FOSC NATIVE PLANT NURSERY IN JOAQUIN MILLER PARK FROM PROPAGULES COLLECTED IN THE WATERSHED. FREQUENT MONITORING OF BIRDS, WATER QUALITY, THE ENDANGERED PALLIDMANZANITA, AND BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES OBSERVATIONS SUPPORT OUR RESTORATION SUCCESS.
OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAM:THE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES DISTRIBUTION OF A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, BI-MONTHLY PUBLIC MEETINGS, WEBSITE MAINTENANCE, AND PRESENCE AT CONFERENCES, STREET FAIRS, AND OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS. OUR NEWSLETTER HAS A CIRCULATION OF 3,804 EMAIL ADDRESSES. WE ALSO HAVE A LISTSERV WITH 774 MEMBERS AND 1,066 INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS. FLYERS AND EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE ARE THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. WE MAINTAIN TWO EDUCATIONAL NATIVE PLANT DEMONSTRATION GARDENS. WE CONTINUED TO EXPAND OUTREACH IN THE FRUITVALE NEIGHBORHOOD AND ENGAGED THE COMMUNITY IN IDENTIFYING WATER, PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS (SEE THE SAUSAL CREEK WALKABLE WATERSHED CONCEPT PLAN).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anna Marie Schmidt Executive Director | 40 | $56,760 | |
Barry Stenger Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richelle Jacobs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Leidy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Keer President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eleanor Dunn Ofcr At Large | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $106,122 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,150 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $214,272 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,925 |
| Investment income | $2,211 |
| 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 | $266,561 |
| 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. | $63,403 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,341 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $92,666 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,016 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,173 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,571 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $66,127 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,685 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $262 |
| Insurance | $3,926 |
| All other expenses | $1,368 |
| Total functional expenses | $269,422 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $184,164 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $77,212 |
| 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 | $299 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $187,878 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $451,396 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,668 |
| 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 | $41,668 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $409,728 |
| 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 | $451,396 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Friends Of Sausal Creek has recieved totaling $4,385.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Grace Jones Richardson Tr Greensboro, NC PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,000 |
Kenneth Rainin Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: OPEN SPACES PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR CREEK TALK | $1,000 |
Robert & Catherine Miller Charitable Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $328 |
Mckesson Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $57 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $176,493 |
| Earnings | $2,211 |
| Net Contributions | $42,050 |
| Other Expense | $32,876 |
| Ending Balance | $187,878 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Klamath River Renewal Corporation Berkeley, CA | $47,329,162 | $42,537,109 |
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | $35,396,569 | $21,080,372 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA | $24,031,910 | $14,837,978 |
Digdeep Right To Water Project Los Angeles, CA | $16,956,500 | $12,789,451 |
California Rural Water Association Sacramento, CA | $3,577,030 | $6,460,960 |
Nature Collective Solana Beach, CA | $16,094,716 | $5,764,698 |
Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | $80,094,902 | $17,114,927 |
Santa Ana Watershed Association Of Rcds Riverside, CA | $6,098,465 | $4,472,919 |
The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | $4,014,411 | $4,148,102 |
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 |
U S Water Alliance Oakland, CA | $3,930,310 | $4,183,310 |