MONTEREY BAY FISHERIES TRUST

EIN: 471978379 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

SANTA CRUZ, CA

Total Revenue
$618,463
Total Expenses
$621,845
Total Assets
$1,668,930
Net Assets
$1,448,575
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MELISSA MAHONEY
Phone
8312333101
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MONTEREY BAY FISHERIES TRUST, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $618K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $1.4M represent 28 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OF MONTEREY BAY FISHERIES.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $535,885
Program Service Revenue $70,003
Investment Income $25,253
Other Revenue $-12,678
TOTAL REVENUE $618,463

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $378,241
Fundraising Expenses $131,822
Program Expenses $308,996
Other Expenses $243,604
TOTAL EXPENSES $621,845

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $618,463 $418,327 +0.5%
Expenses $621,845 $551,223 +0.1%
Net Income $-3,382 $-132,896 -1.0%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
3
Volunteers
8

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
$146,321
Total Directors
9
$146,321
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA MAHONEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$112,062 $34,259 $146,321
DAVID M CRABBE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SCHEIBLAUER CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET SPRING VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA GALLIGAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAPS PODURI SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB DOOLEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FIELD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSON HUNTER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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
2024 $618,463 $621,845 $1,668,930 $-3,382
2023 $418,327 $551,223 $1,703,263 $-132,896
2022 $509,175 $458,955 $1,859,299 $50,220
2021 $435,933 $455,385 $1,837,471 $-19,452
2020 $532,355 $476,858 $1,930,788 $55,497
2019 $521,127 $448,624 $1,851,483 $72,503
2018 $391,841 $341,117 $1,789,915 $50,724
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