SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PHILLIP MUSEGAAS

Phone

6197587743

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 148% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $970K, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER (ORGANIZATION) IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND RESTORING FISHABLE, SWIMMABLE AND DRINAKABLE WATER IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $457,670 Revenue: $31,900

ADVOCACY-URGING REGULATORY AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS AS WELL AS STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR STRICTER STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF REGULATIONS, COMPLIANCE WITH THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE LAWS, AND ENHANCED COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY. ADVOCACY INCLUDES POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION AS WELL AS LITIGATION.

Program 2

Expenses: $299,308 Revenue: $63,880

EDUCATION-THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL LESSONS AND WATER EDUCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL EDUCATORS(FORMAL AND INFORMAL) TO HELP K-12 GRADE STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LOCAL ECOLOGYAND WATER ISSUES. STUDENTS DEVELOP A SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP AND KNOWLEDGE OF SPECIFIC ACTIONS THEY CAN TAKE TO PROTECT SAN DIEGO HABITATS AND WATER. ADDITIONALLY, PROJECT SWELL CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, TEACHER TRAINING AND SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL SAN DIEGO UNIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION REACHES THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS AND CITIZENS AT SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS, AND TRAIN HUNDREDS OF TEACHERS TO HELP THEM IMPLEMENT THESE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LESSONS EACH YEAR.

Program 3

Expenses: $268,419 Revenue: $63,800

MONITORING-THE ORGANIZATIONMONITORS WATER QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THIS INCLUDES RIVERSAND STREAMS, AS WELL AS POLLUTED RUNOFF FROM CONSTRUCTION SITES, SCRAP YARDS AND ANY OTHER INDUSTRIAL...

MONITORING-THE ORGANIZATIONMONITORS WATER QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THIS INCLUDES RIVERSAND STREAMS, AS WELL AS POLLUTED RUNOFF FROM CONSTRUCTION SITES, SCRAP YARDS AND ANY OTHER INDUSTRIAL SITE. WHEN POLLUTED DISCHARGES ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL WATER LAWS, THE ORGANIZATION INITIATES LITIGTION AGAINST VIOLATORS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,261,797

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $42,151

Other Revenue $-22,690

TOTAL REVENUE $2,281,258

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $927,295

Fundraising Expenses $123,028

Program Expenses $1,025,397

Other Expenses $384,029

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,311,324

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,281,258	$921,217	+1.5%
Expenses	$1,311,324	$1,090,517	+0.2%
Net Income	$969,934	$-169,300	-6.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$190,300

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PHILLIP MUSEGAAS	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$190,300	$0	$190,300
CINDY LIN	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE DURAN	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE CASTANEDA	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL TORTI	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER HEE	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE REZNICK	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE CALLAHAN	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT O'MALLEY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00		$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	$2,281,258	$1,311,324	$2,881,028	$969,934
2023	$921,217	$1,090,517	$2,363,056	$-169,300
2022	$1,360,636	$1,162,593	$1,976,731	$198,043
2021	$1,128,832	$841,936	$1,633,022	$286,896
2020	$760,562	$671,655	$1,424,768	$88,907
2019	$1,060,137	$643,719	$1,250,345	$416,418
2018	$869,205	$580,524	$866,949	$288,681