Santa Monica Mountains Fund
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $1.4m
- Employees
- 82
- Location
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- Founding
- 03/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 95-4187832
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 12/2023, Santa Monica Mountains Fund employed 82 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 12/2023, Santa Monica Mountains Fund generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.0% 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 SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FUND (THE "FUND") OPERATES AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA. THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT AND ENCOURAGE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ("SMMNRA") BY SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ("NPS") ENDEAVORS IN THE SMMNRA. THE FUND ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY PARTNERING WITH THE NPS TO FURTHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE, AND RESEARCH; IMPROVING PARK FACILITIES AND TRAILS; ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YOUTH IN EDUCATION; AND LEADING EFFORTS TO STEWARD THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THESE BEAUTIFUL PARKLANDS. THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES ARE ORGANIZED AROUND THE FOLLOWING CORE PROGRAM AREA, WHICH ARE EDUCATION, HABITAT RESORATION AND TRAILS, OXNARD YOUTH ECOLOGISTS PROGRAM, MONARCH AND MILKWEED PROGRAM, WILDLIFE RESEARCH AND PROTECTION AND OUTREACH AND OTHER SPECIAL INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUTREACH AND OTHER SPECIAL INITIATIVES: THE FUND PROVIDES YEARLY SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE NPS AND ITS PARTNER PARK ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS, SUCH AS THE MOUNTED VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, THE MOUNTAIN BIKE UNIT, NATIONAL TRAILS DAY, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. THE FUND ALSO SUPPORTS VARIOUS CULTURAL PRESERVATION PROJECTS INCLUDING ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AT THE SATWIWA NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE CENTER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kim Kovacs President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dennis H Washburn Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Annmarie Greenwood Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Bliss Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tes Macaraya Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Asia Marie Evans Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $746,025 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,455,618 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,201,643 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $162,231 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,337 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,372,310 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,337,240 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,027 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $119,469 |
| 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 | $1,691 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,228 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $8,280 |
| 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 | $2,332 |
| Insurance | $59,138 |
| All other expenses | $89,623 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,128,738 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,106,419 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $512,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,820 |
| 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 | $1,352,177 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $3,692 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,978,608 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $145,098 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $64,161 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $209,259 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,378,987 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,390,362 |
| 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 | $2,978,608 |