Santa Monica Mountains Fund

Organization Overview

Santa Monica Mountains Fund is located in Thousand Oaks, CA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Santa Monica Mountains Fund employed 70 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Monica Mountains Fund 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, Santa Monica Mountains Fund generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.6% 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 SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FUND (THE FUND) WORKS TO PROTECT AND ENCOURAGE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA. THE FUND ACHIEVES THIS BY SUPPORTING NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EFFORTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE RESEARCH AND PROTECTION, TRAILS AND HABITAT RESTORATION AND OUTREACH, STEWARDSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TRAILS AND HABITAT RESTORATION: THE FUND SUPPORTS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE THE SMMNRA FOR ALL TO EXPLORE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. IN NOVEMBER 2018, THE WOOLSEY FIRE RIPPED THROUGH THE SMMNRA DECIMATING 88% OF THE LAND. THE FUND HAS RAISED OVER $500,000 TO HELP REBUILD PARAMOUNT RANCH. THE FUND HAS ALSO BEEN WORKING WITH THE NPS TO SUPPORT RESTORATION, RECOVERY AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HISTORICAL ROUTES THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS, INCLUDING RAISING MONEY FOR BRIDGE REPAIR ON THE BACKBONE TRAIL, AND HIRING A TRAIL CREW THAT CLEARED OR MAINTAINED OVER 25 MILES OF TRAILS IN 2021. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUND CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE REVITALIZATION OF THE NATIVE PLANT NURSERY AT RANCHO SIERRA VISTA AND HAS SUPPORTED UPGRADES TO THIS OPERATION. NEW EQUIPMENT IS ENSURING THAT HEALTHY PLANTS CAN NOW BE PRODUCED TO SUPPORT HABITAT RESTORATION THROUGHOUT THE MOUNTAINS. IN 2021, THE NURSERY GREW OVER 50,000 PLANTS THAT WERE USED FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES, CONTINUED TO GROW THE SEED BANK, HELD ITS FIRST ANNUAL MONARCH AND MILKWEED CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT THE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES AND INVOLVED HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS IN THESE PROJECTS.


EDUCATION: THE FUND FACILITATES STRATEGIC EDUCATION INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CURRENT AND FUTURE SMMNRA STEWARDS OF ALL AGES BY FUNDING PROGRAMMING, TRANSPORTATION, AND ENDOWMENTS. EACH YEAR NEARLY 20,000 4TH GRADERS ARRIVE IN THE SMMNRA TO ENJOY A DAY IN THE PARK TO LEARN ABOUT PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FAMILIES ARRIVE FOR DIVERSE, CULTURAL GUIDED PARK ADVENTURES. IN THE SUMMER, THE SANTA MONICA (SAMO) YOUTH PROGRAM BRINGS COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE SMMNRA FOR A YOUTH MENTORING JOURNEY WITH NPS RANGERS. ALSO, THE FUND EMPLOYS SAMO YOUTH ALUMNI AS JUNIOR LEADERS TO SUPPORT THE SAMO YOUTH PROGRAM AND IN SOME CASES, COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE PROMOTED TO YEAR-LONG MENTORSHIP EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK WITH NPS LEADERSHIP. BOTH OF THESE PROGRAMS OFFER SUMMER WORK OPPORTUNITIES TO OUTSTANDING YOUNG STUDENTS, EXPOSING THEM TO THE PARKS MISSION AND CAREER POSSIBILITIES. DESPITE THE ONGOING PANDEMIC, THE FUND HELPED NPS TO CREATE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES IN NATURE FOR MORE THAN 20,000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND TALK WITH RANGERS ONLINE IN REAL TIME.


WILDLIFE RESEARCH AND PROTECTION: IN ADDITION TO STUDENT INTERNS SUPPORTING WILDLIFE RESEARCH, THE FUND SUPPORTS THE NPS' WILDLIFE RESEARCH PROGRAM BY DONATING FUNDS TO SUPPORT STAFFING OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT AND PROVIDE SATELLITE COLLARS SO THAT THE BIOLOGISTS CAN TRACK AND UNDERSTAND THE MOVEMENT OF BIG CATS. THE FUND ALSO SUPPORTS THE RESEARCH WORK RELEVANT TO THE WILDLIFE CROSSING AT LIBERTY CANYON. FINALLY, THE FUND CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE #BREAKTHEPOISONCHAIN CAMPAIGN BY HIGHLIGHTING THE RISKS OF RODENTICIDE TO WILDLIFE AND PETS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deanna Armbruster
COO
$56,014
Charlotte Parry
Executive Dir.
$34,944
Nicole Kaplan
CFO
$23,715
Marc Kaplan
President
$0
Amanda Greene
Secretary
$0
Kim Kovacs
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $818,783
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,486,498
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,305,281
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $230,963
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $71,915
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,767,634

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Santa Monica Mountains Fund has recieved totaling $375,545.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Rewild

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: RESEARCH CONSERVATION

$300,000
The Annenberg Foundation

Conshohocken, PA

PURPOSE: RANCHO SIERRA VISTA NURSERY

$30,000
Malibu Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIROMENTAL IMPROVEMENT

$26,295
Community Initiatives

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR A TRAIL BRIDGE AT ZUMA CANYON

$10,300
The Annenberg Foundation

Conshohocken, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$5,000
Broad Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: SKILLS - INVESTMENT TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SKILLS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCES TO THRIVE PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY

$2,520
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