Santa Ana Watershed Association

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Brian Brady

Phone

9517801012

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Santa Ana Watershed Association, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $4.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

The Santa Ana River Watershed Association (SAWA) develops, coordinates and implements natural resource programs that support a sustainable ecosystem and social benefits from the San Bernardino Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. SAWA is committed to the protection and improvement of areas within the Santa Ana River watershed. Major FOCI of SAWA are the removal of invasive species, which is a significant problem throughout the watershed, native habitat enhancement and the protection of endangered and threatened species.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,411,850 Revenue: $2,643,172

Biological monitoring - SAWA biologists play an active role in the watershed program. Biologists monitor invasive removal projects to protect both endangered and more common wildlife species. They...

Biological monitoring - SAWA biologists play an active role in the watershed program. Biologists monitor invasive removal projects to protect both endangered and more common wildlife species. They actively manage field projects involving avian, herpetological and mammal populations. They also manage a monitoring program for the endangered Least Bell's Vireo that includes surveys, nest monitoring and Brown-headed Cowbird management: 42 traps were deployed, in which 1,420 Cowbirds were removed over 3,476 trap days. Biologists also monitored the endangered California Least Tern nesting colony at Huntington Beach.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,062,618 Revenue: $855,985

Invasive plant and animal removal-habitat restoration, primarily through Arundo control, is the current central focus of the watershed program. The endangered species work and other wildlife...

Invasive plant and animal removal-habitat restoration, primarily through Arundo control, is the current central focus of the watershed program. The endangered species work and other wildlife monitoring is necessary for compliance with regulatory permits. SAWA conducted on-going maintenance and control of non-native species on over 6,917 acres of habitat. In addition, .8 acres of habitat were actively planted, restored and managed by SAWA.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $3,499,157

Investment Income $167,586

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,666,743

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,951,398

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,474,468

Other Expenses $1,108,725

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,060,123

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,666,743	$3,735,004	0.0%
Expenses	$4,060,123	$4,188,982	0.0%
Net Income	$-393,380	$-453,978	-0.1%

Key Indicators

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Brian J Brady	Executive Director	40.00		$179,136	$0	$179,136
Melody Aimar	Bio Prog. Manager	40.00		$156,836	$0	$156,836
Jennette El Morsy	Adm. Svcs. Manager	40.00		$126,972	$0	$126,972
James C Law	HRS Manager	40.00		$117,542	$0	$117,542
Allyson R Beckman	Biologist Supvr	40.00		$107,323	$0	$107,323
Brett Mills	Chairman	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kerwin Russell	Chairman	3.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mandy Parkes	Treasurer	3.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
David McMichael	Director	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Teri Biancardi	Director	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Dick Zembal	Director	5.00		$0	$0	$0
Rick Neugebauer	Chairman	5.00		$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,666,743	$4,060,123	$4,830,515	$-393,380
2022	$3,735,004	$4,188,982	$5,206,431	$-453,978
2021	$4,472,919	$4,119,324	$6,098,465	$353,595
2020	$4,113,823	$4,443,986	$5,949,501	$-330,163
2019	$2,923,273	$3,621,137	$5,439,344	$-697,864
2018	$1,827,144	$2,858,205	$5,145,219	$-1,031,061