Heal The Bay is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Heal The Bay employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heal The Bay 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 09/2021, Heal The Bay generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 09/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS & WATERSHEDS SAFE & CLEAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM HEAL THE BAY OPERATES THE SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM, WHICH IS LOCATED BEACH LEVEL AT THE EAST END OF THE SANTA MONICA PIER. THE SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM PROVIDES A UNIQUE, HANDS-ON WAY TO INTERACT WITH LOCAL MARINE LIFE IN A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. THE AQUARIUM FEATURES LIVE EXHIBITS, INCLUDING A SHARK TANK, EELS AND TIDE-POOL TOUCH TANKS, WHILE PROMOTING THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL HABITATS. THE HEAL THE BAY AQUARIUM ATTRACTS OVER 20,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN AND 60,000 PUBLIC VISITORS EACH YEAR.
MEMBERSHIP AND EDUCATION HEAL THE BAY IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT MAKING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS AND WATERSHEDS, INCLUDING SANTA MONICA BAY, SAFE, HEALTHY AND CLEAN.
SCIENCE AND POLICYHEAL THE BAY'S UNIQUE APPROACH OF EXPERT RESEARCH COMBINED WITH VOLUNTEER ACTION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS HAS BEEN TREMENDOUSLY SUCCESSFUL IN WORKING WITH LOCAL AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY AND THE PUBLIC TO CLEAN UP SANTA MONICA BAY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS. THERE IS A CLEAR TRACK RECORD OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE BAY HAS IMPROVED DUE TO HEAL THE BAY'S ACTIONS.
ADVOCACY AND LOBBYINGHEAL THE BAY CAMPAIGNS FOR TOUGH LEGISLATION THAT KEEPS HARMFUL PLASTIC OUT OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND THE ENVIRONMENT, ADVOCATES FOR THE END OF FOSSIL FUEL EXTRACTION OFFSHORE AND IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT SEA LEVEL RISE, GLOBAL WARMING, COASTAL EROSION, AND OTHER LOCAL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND PRESSES LOCAL AND STATE REGULATORS TO TAKE ACTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Shelley Luce President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $174,276 |
Sharon Lawrence Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Sullivan First Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Stimpfl Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ian Eddleston Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Luann Laval Williams Secretary (resigned Apr '21) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The Jonathan Club Food And Beverage Services | 9/29/20 | $147,193 |
Carrie Maloney Consulting Services | 9/29/20 | $102,436 |
Namevents Event Production | 9/29/20 | $287,124 |
Pery Consulting Group Financial Services | 9/29/20 | $149,084 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $233,813 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $806,947 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,096,335 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,850 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,137,095 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $55,742 |
Investment income | $4,933 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,050 |
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 | $18,439 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,236,592 |
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. | $182,458 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,118 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,717,919 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,595 |
Other employee benefits | $213,458 |
Payroll taxes | $135,375 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,758 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $170,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $19,491 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $42,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $218,495 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,490 |
Office expenses | $104,465 |
Information technology | $100,095 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $424,086 |
Travel | $12,150 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,337 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $74,822 |
Insurance | $54,379 |
All other expenses | $31,394 |
Total functional expenses | $3,650,328 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $932,066 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,284,167 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $212,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $143,871 |
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 | $33,198 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $244,697 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $437,560 |
Total assets | $5,288,059 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $397,752 |
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 | $392,385 |
Other liabilities | $399,631 |
Total liabilities | $1,189,768 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,398,955 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $699,336 |
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 | $5,288,059 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 73 grants that Heal The Bay has recieved totaling $844,116.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bonneville Environmental Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: INELL WOODS PARK | $150,000 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $148,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $58,905 |
The Marisla Foundation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: CLEAN WATER INITIATIVES | $50,000 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $50,000 |
John And Nancy Edwards Family Foundation Playa Del Rey, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF HEAL THE BAY'S CORE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO SAFEGUARD MARINE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS AND RESTORING THE HEALTH OF KEY NATURAL RESOURCES | $50,000 |
Beg. Balance | $146,412 |
Ending Balance | $146,412 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Cool Effect Inc Greenbrae, CA | $6,719,079 | $19,212,039 |
Guided Discoveries Inc San Clemente, CA | $20,044,630 | $15,426,303 |
Dream Corps Oakland, CA | $62,121,827 | $57,812,679 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Nextgen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,802,758 | $11,549,053 |
Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks Santa Cruz, CA | $7,340,496 | $7,296,539 |
Naturebridge Sausalito, CA | $43,943,887 | $7,780,069 |
Eco Center Inc San Juan Capistrano, CA | $2,693,282 | $4,532,264 |
Redford Center Inc San Francisco, CA | $7,412,081 | $4,156,268 |
The Kohala Center Inc Kamuela, HI | $7,587,760 | $3,707,725 |
The Trust For Hidden Villa Los Altos Hills, CA | $19,208,239 | $4,301,635 |