San Bruno Mountain Watch is located in Brisbane, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, San Bruno Mountain Watch employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Bruno Mountain Watch 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, San Bruno Mountain Watch generated $217.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $202.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 9 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:
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THE MISSION OF SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN WATCH IS TO CARE FOR SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN THROUGH CONSERVATION, ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, EDUCATION,AND ADVOCACY IN PARATNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MISSION BLUE NURSERY PROGRAM SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN WATCH OPERATES THE MISSION BLUE NURSERY TO GROW THE NATIVE FLORA OF SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN. IN 2023, SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN WATCH CONTINUED HOSTING PROGRAMS AT THE NURSERY FOR THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN PLANT PROPAGATION AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES. NURSERY VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 1300 HOURS OF SERVICE AT THE NURSERY DURING THIS YEAR. THE NURSERY GREW NATIVE PLANTS FOR VARIOUS RESTORATION PROJECTS ON SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN AND PROPAGATED RARE AND ENDANGERED PLANTS FOR PLANT CONSERVATION AND SEED AMPLIFICATION PROJECTS. NATIVE PLANTS WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO OTHER URBAN GREENING PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA. THE NURSERY HOSTED FOUR PUBLIC PLANT SALES OFFERED PLANTS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL PLANT PICK-UP APPOINTMENTS, AND DONATED PLANTS TO COMMUNITY GARDEN PARTNERS WHO ARE BENEFICIARIES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FUND AT MISSION BLUE NURSERY.
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROGRAM SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN WATCH LEADS ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, STUDENTS, CORPORATE GROUPS, PARK AGENCIES, AND LOCAL CITIES. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 2,946 HOURS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION EFFORTS IN 2023. SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN WATCH CONTINUED GRASSLAND RESTORATION EFFORTS AS PART OF THE SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN, PLANTING NATIVE HOST AND NECTAR PLANTS TO IMPROVE HABITAT FOR THE MOUNTAIN'S ENDANGERED MISSION BLUE AND CALLIPPE SILVERSPOT BUTTERFLIES. INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL EFFORTS CONTINUED IN AREAS LIKE THE SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN DUNES, THE NORTHEAST RIDGE, BUCKEYE AND OWL CANYONS, AND THE SOUTHERN SLOPES OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN BOTANICAL GARDEN CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH THE PLANTING OF NEW SECTIONS. SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN WATCH ALSO CONTINUED RESTORATION EFFORTS WITHIN SALT MARSH AND TRANSITIONAL HABITATS AT THE SHORELINE OF COLMA CREEK. THE CREEK BEGINS ON SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN AND DRAINS INTO SAN FRANCISCO BAY. THROUGH A MULTI-PARTNER PARTNERSHIP, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INSTALLED A NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLANTING AREA KNOWN AS THE SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN TEST PLOT, TESTING THE ABILITY OF NATIVE PLANTS TO GROW IN THE UNDERSTORY OF HISTORIC STANDS OF INTRODUCED NON-NATIVE EUCALYPTUS TREES ON THE MOUNTAIN.
EDUCATION PROGRAM SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN WATCH'S EDUCATION PROGRAM CONNECTS THE PUBLIC WITH THE CULTURAL AND NATURAL HISTORY OF SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, PRESENTATIONS, DIGITAL RESOURCES, AND SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2023, SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN WATCH CONTINUED DISTRIBUTING A BOOK TITLED SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN: A GUIDE TO THE FLORA AND FAUNA, AUTHORED BY DOUG ALLSHOUSE AND DAVID NELSON. THE ORGANIZATION CREATED MORE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AS PART OF THE SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN DIGITAL LEARNING INITIATIVE,ADDED NEW COLLECTIONS AND MATERIALS TO THE SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN ARCHIVES, DEVELOPED NEW INTERPRETIVE ZINES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS ON THE MOUNTAIN, HOSTED ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND LED MULTIPLE SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND PUBLIC GUIDED HIKES ON SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN. THE GROUP ALSO GREW THE SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN MUSES PROJECT, WHICH OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ART ACTIVITIES ON THE MOUNTAIN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ariel Cherbowsky Corkidi Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $68,955 |
Tera Freedman President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Salmon Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Parish Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann Kircher Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Yoni Carnice Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $11,875 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $164,954 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $176,829 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $39,106 |
Investment income | $16 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,960 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $217,911 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,139 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,193 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $45,356 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,632 |
Payroll taxes | $9,321 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $720 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,567 |
Advertising and promotion | $830 |
Office expenses | $1,760 |
Information technology | $4,766 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,785 |
Travel | $436 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,547 |
All other expenses | $1,849 |
Total functional expenses | $202,618 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $254,789 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $130,000 |
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 | $384,789 |
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 | $3,719 |
Total liabilities | $3,719 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $222,552 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $158,518 |
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 | $384,789 |