Sea & Sage Audubon Society

EIN: 237003681 501(c)(3) Environment

Irvine, CA

Total Revenue
$321,130
Total Expenses
$287,002
Total Assets
$1,569,206
Net Assets
$1,465,073
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
9492617963
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Sea & Sage Audubon Society, founded in 1958, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $321K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $287K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

This organization's exempt purpose is to be a leader in creating an understanding of nature in Orange County, California through conservation, research & environmental education programs for children & adults. This is accomplished with classes, field activities, publications & volunteer opportunities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $218,027

Sea and Sage Audubon provides environmental programs such as the outdoor Adventures Science Program for 4th through 6th grade classes, Bat Walks, Group Tours, Field Trips and Conservation Programs...

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Sea and Sage Audubon provides environmental programs such as the outdoor Adventures Science Program for 4th through 6th grade classes, Bat Walks, Group Tours, Field Trips and Conservation Programs for all ages, children to adults, that help to educate them about their environment and how to conserve, protect, and maintain nature and wildlife activity.

Program 2
Expenses: $22,681

SEA AND SAGE AUDUBON SOCIETY PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER CALLED "THE WANDERING TATTLER" TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CHAPTER'S CURRENT EVENTS, MEETINGS, BIRDING FIELD TRIPS AND DISCOVERIES...

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SEA AND SAGE AUDUBON SOCIETY PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER CALLED "THE WANDERING TATTLER" TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CHAPTER'S CURRENT EVENTS, MEETINGS, BIRDING FIELD TRIPS AND DISCOVERIES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CONSERVATION NEWS. APPROXIMATELY 17,643 NEWSLETTERS WERE MAILED IN 2022.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,552

Every year Sea and Sage Audubon runs summer day camps that provide children ages 7 and up with hands-on experiences with nature through fun outdoor activities in the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in...

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Every year Sea and Sage Audubon runs summer day camps that provide children ages 7 and up with hands-on experiences with nature through fun outdoor activities in the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $243,497
Program Service Revenue $57,952
Investment Income $18,557
Other Revenue $1,124
TOTAL REVENUE $321,130

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $119,919
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $248,260
Other Expenses $167,083
TOTAL EXPENSES $287,002

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $321,130 $370,381 -0.1%
Expenses $287,002 $272,900 +0.1%
Net Income $34,128 $97,481 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
4
Volunteers
850

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
34
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Amber Heredia Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vic Leipzig Director 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Wasbin Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN FEE Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEVON BRADLEY Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug Lithgow Past President 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Wynn Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathlyn Graberstein Secretary 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cheryl Thomas Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashley Hopkins Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Sheakley Board Member 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Carpio Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sylvia Gallagher Board Member 30.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Baumann Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Joseph Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hal Sheakley Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Kissinger Board Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Kenyon Board Member 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darrell Wilson Board Member 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Baumann Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Thomas Board Member 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Obaditch Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine Steinberg Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellyn Siskind Board Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maia Nguyen Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Rapp Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandrine Biziaux-Scherson Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharon Rockwell Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sudha Warrier Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Van Huss Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carolyn Noble Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paula Monroe Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dev Sellin Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandy DeSimone Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL RICHARDS President 8.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Aguayo Vice President 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Chris Byrd Treasurer 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Christine Kim Vice President 8.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $321,130 $287,002 $1,569,206 $34,128
2022 $370,381 $272,900 $1,353,891 $97,481
2021 $339,234 $249,224 $1,434,609 $90,010
2020 $174,938 $209,823 $1,279,482 $-34,885
2019 $344,938 $255,100 $1,248,793 $89,838
2018 $336,416 $214,831 $1,095,962 $121,585
2018 $336,416 $214,831 $1,095,962 $121,585
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