California Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Organization Overview

California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is located in Monterey, CA. The organization was established in 1996. 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, California Marine Sanctuary Foundation employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Marine Sanctuary Foundation 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, California Marine Sanctuary Foundation generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CALIFORNIA MARINE SANCTUARY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF OCEAN RESOURCES IN CALIFORNIA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - CMSF PROVIDES PROGRAM OVERSIGHT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORT OUR MISSION OF ENHANCING OUR COASTAL ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITIES BY LEVERAGING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND COLLABORATION. THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, CMSF SUPPORTS DOZENS OF PROJECTS IN AREAS OF INTERPRETIVE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, SEA LEVEL RISE, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT, AND VESSEL SPEED REDUCTION TO DECREASE COASTAL AIR POLLUTION AND MARINE MAMMAL DISTURBANCES.


WATERSHED RESILIENCE - CMSF PROVIDES TECHNICAL EXPERTISE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MONITORING, MESSAGING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING REQUIRED TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S WATERSHEDS. THROUGH WORK WITH COASTAL COUNTIES, CITIES AND RURAL COMMUNITIES, CMSF PROVIDES DATA AND COORDINATION TO RESOURCE MANAGERS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING WATER QUALITY IN CREEKS, RIVERS AND STORM DRAINS.


MARINE PROTECTED AREA (MPA) EDUCATION AND RESEARCH - CMSF CONNECTS OCEAN USERS TO CALIFORNIA'S MARINE PROTECTED AREAS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AIMED AT BUILDING AWARENESS OF CALIFORNIA'S RICH AND DIVERSE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS. BY PROVIDING MPA TOOLKITS AND RESOURCES TO HUNDREDS OF PARTNERS INCLUDING MARINAS, HARBORS, BAIT AND TACKLE SHOPS, SPORTING GOODS SHOPS AND MPA COLLABORATIVES ACROSS THE STATE, CALIFORNIA MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION CREATES GREATER AWARENESS OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS AND EMPOWERS CALIFORNIANS TO PROTECT THEIR MARINE RESOURCES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $28,866
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$63,396
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$92,262
Total Program Service Revenue$1,915,987
Investment income $109
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 $2,008,358

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, California Marine Sanctuary Foundation has awarded $139,727 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Moss Landing, CA

PURPOSE: SUB RECIPIENT RESEARCH

$43,751

Seaside, CA

PURPOSE: SUB RECIPIENT RESEARCH

$37,663

COASTAL CONSERVATION RESEARH

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Moss Landing, CA

PURPOSE: SUB RECIPIENT RESOURCE PROTECTION

$19,907

ENVIRONMENT IN THE PUBLIC INT

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San Luis Obispo, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIROMENTAL WATCHDOG

$16,540

ENVIROMENTAL JUSTICE COALITIO

PURPOSE: SUB RECIPIENT RESEARCH

$10,482

Santa Cruz, CA

PURPOSE: SUB RECIPIENT RESEARCH

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that California Marine Sanctuary Foundation has recieved totaling $445,305.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Resources Legacy Fund

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

$325,000
Volgenau Foundation

Mclean, VA

PURPOSE: PROTECTING BLUE WHALES AND BLUE SKIES: REDUCING SHIP STRIKE RISK ON ENDANGERED WHALES IN CALIFORNIA

$60,000
Coastal Quest

Berkeley, CA

PURPOSE: Marine Protected Area Support

$59,998
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$307
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