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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deanna Armbruster COO | Officer | 40 | $56,014 |
Charlotte Parry Executive Dir. | Officer | 24 | $34,944 |
Nicole Kaplan CFO | 30 | $23,715 | |
Marc Kaplan President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Greene Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Kovacs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $116,673 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,715 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $912,317 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $94,945 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $121,293 |
Total functional expenses | $1,635,855 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $490,465 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,053,638 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $246,753 |
Accounts receivable, net | $466,176 |
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 | $9,672 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,602,044 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,868,748 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $104,714 |
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 | $1 |
Total liabilities | $104,715 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,565,664 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,198,369 |
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 | $3,868,748 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Santa Monica Mountains Fund has recieved totaling $375,545.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |
Lake Las Vegas Master Association Henderson, NV | $4,504,755 | $6,722,310 |
Clientearth Usa Inc Calabasas, CA | $7,838,710 | $8,181,021 |