Friends of Rose Canyon

EIN: 651227043 501(c)(3) Environment

San Diego, CA

Total Revenue
$163,986
Total Expenses
$165,396
Total Assets
$581,797
Net Assets
$581,797
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Deborah Knight
Phone
8585251489
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Friends of Rose Canyon, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $164K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $582K represent 43 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Protect, Preserve and Restore Rose Canyon and The Rose Creek Watershed

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $37,798

Education Activities Objective To connect people with nature. To educate and inspire people to support environmental protection and restoration, particularly in Rose Canyon and the Rose Creek...

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Education Activities Objective To connect people with nature. To educate and inspire people to support environmental protection and restoration, particularly in Rose Canyon and the Rose Creek watershed. To educate people about San Diegos biodiversity and the threats to it. Activities We provided free guided nature walks in Rose Canyon and Marian Bear Park for 38 elementary school classes from 7 area schools the walks included the teachers and many parents. We had a booth at a large community event at which we had a licensed presenter of live native wildlife. Many of our Environmental Stewardship activities listed below were also educational.

Program 2
Expenses: $13,085

Research, Outreach, Advocacy, Lobbying Objective To protect Rose Canyon and the Rose Creek watershed and nearby undeveloped lands from negative impacts, and to support their conservation and habitat...

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Research, Outreach, Advocacy, Lobbying Objective To protect Rose Canyon and the Rose Creek watershed and nearby undeveloped lands from negative impacts, and to support their conservation and habitat restoration. Activities we monitored plans that would have negative impacts to the habitat in Rose Canyon and the Rose Creek watershed, and we advocated for elimination of those impacts.

Program 3
Expenses: $95,790

Environmental Restoration/Stewardship Objective To remove invasive plants and restore native habitat in Rose Canyon to engage the public in habitat restoration planting, weeding, and watering, and to...

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Environmental Restoration/Stewardship Objective To remove invasive plants and restore native habitat in Rose Canyon to engage the public in habitat restoration planting, weeding, and watering, and to educate people about our native plants and animals. Activities we contracted with a non-profit organization and a restoration company to conduct habitat restoration in Rose Canyon, which we planned and oversaw. We logged 825 restoration volunteer hours, with a total of 272 volunteers and 44 events. Volunteers removed invasive plants planted, weeded and watered native plants and planted acorns to restore native oaks. We coordinated our activities with City of San Diego Open Space Park Rangers.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $142,651
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21,335
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $163,986

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $68,895
Fundraising Expenses $6,175
Program Expenses $146,673
Other Expenses $96,501
TOTAL EXPENSES $165,396

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $163,986 $134,305 +0.2%
Expenses $165,396 $220,470 -0.2%
Net Income $-1,410 $-86,165 -1.0%
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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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
272

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
1
$47,212
Total Directors
4
$47,212
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Deborah Knight President 032.00
Officer Director
$47,212 $0 $47,212
Ariane Jansma Vice-President 000.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Mailloux Treasurer 000.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Heikoff Secretary 000.75
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 $163,986 $165,396 $581,797 $-1,410
2024 $134,305 $220,470 $587,264 $-86,165
2023 $428,775 $169,628 $664,759 $259,147
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