Orange County Coastkeeper

EIN: 330847892 501(c)(3) Environment

Costa Mesa, CA

Total Revenue
$2,992,960
Total Expenses
$2,742,308
Total Assets
$3,768,741
Net Assets
$3,116,035
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Garry Brown
Phone
7148501965
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Orange County Coastkeeper, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $2.7M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Orange County Coastkeeper OCCK is a California non-profit public benefit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of California marine habitats and watersheds through programs of education, advocacy, restoration, and enforcement. Affiliated with the National Waterkeeper Alliance consisting of over 200 keeper organizations worldwide, OCCK maintains a full-time staff of skilled, dedicated professionals, including geologists, marine biologists, and attorneys.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $677,106 Revenue: $992,500

Legal- the Organization monitors pollution from industrial discharges throughout the region. We meet with regulators as stakeholders and participate in writing the various permits that regulate...

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Legal- the Organization monitors pollution from industrial discharges throughout the region. We meet with regulators as stakeholders and participate in writing the various permits that regulate stormwater and urban runoff. Using the Federal Clean Water Act, we litigate polluters in Federal Court in order to clean up the region one polluter at a time.

Program 2
Expenses: $558,939

Education- The Organization interacts with thousands of students and citizens at schools and public outreach events to raise regional awareness about watersheds and marine issues. Currently, in more...

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Education- The Organization interacts with thousands of students and citizens at schools and public outreach events to raise regional awareness about watersheds and marine issues. Currently, in more than 40 schools, the Organization promotes stewardship and environmental careers through its Whales program, which provides in-class and field experience to junior high school and high school students each year.

Program 3
Expenses: $521,205

Advocacy- The Organization collaborates on various projects and advocates for stricter storm water and runoff regulations at regulatory agencies and commissions, as well as state, county, and local...

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Advocacy- The Organization collaborates on various projects and advocates for stricter storm water and runoff regulations at regulatory agencies and commissions, as well as state, county, and local governments. The Organization promotes collaborative solutions to enhance coastal protection, including ensure public access to coastal resources, and healthy marine habitats.

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,858,433
Program Service Revenue $1,086,573
Investment Income $47,157
Other Revenue $797
TOTAL REVENUE $2,992,960

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,926,302
Fundraising Expenses $103,826
Program Expenses $2,488,713
Other Expenses $816,006
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,742,308

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,992,960 $2,782,305 +0.1%
Expenses $2,742,308 $2,813,134 0.0%
Net Income $250,652 $-30,829 -9.1%
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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
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
47
Volunteers
275

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
5
$391,548
Total Directors
8
$391,548
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Garry Brown President & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$229,375 $10,217 $239,592
Sarah Spinuzzi Legal Director 40.00
$178,043 $12,368 $190,411
Ellen Orange-Brown CFO 40.00
Officer Director
$146,237 $5,719 $151,956
Dyana Pena Assoc Dir of Prog 40.00
$113,333 $9,811 $123,144
Vince Zimmerer President 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Schinhofen Director 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kara Adams Treasurer 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan Freeman Director 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janice Sclafani Vice President 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Heleloa Director 1.50
Director
$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
2025 $2,992,960 $2,742,308 $3,768,741 $250,652
2024 $2,782,305 $2,813,134 $3,683,666 $-30,829
2023 $2,817,033 $2,242,349 $3,554,520 $574,684
2022 $2,328,861 $2,223,257 $2,729,102 $105,604
2021 $2,229,431 $1,859,173 $2,440,137 $370,258
2020 $1,796,201 $1,603,113 $2,207,844 $193,088
2019 $1,570,309 $2,000,982 $1,854,802 $-430,673
2018 $3,518,841 $2,687,042 $2,704,734 $831,799
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