COASTAL WATERSHED COUNCIL

EIN: 680368798 501(c)(3) Environment

SANTA CRUZ, CA

Total Revenue
$815,094
Total Expenses
$747,613
Total Assets
$641,607
Net Assets
$596,832
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
8314649200
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

COASTAL WATERSHED COUNCIL, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $815K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 64% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $748K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

CWC is pursuing its mission of protecting and preserving coastal watersheds through a strategic focus on the lower San Lorenzo River, transforming the river into a treasured community asset and destination that Santa Cruz is proud of.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $806,729
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,734
Other Revenue $1,631
TOTAL REVENUE $815,094

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $419,567
Fundraising Expenses $82,784
Program Expenses $618,951
Other Expenses $328,046
TOTAL EXPENSES $747,613

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $815,094 $497,221 +0.6%
Expenses $747,613 $482,430 +0.5%
Net Income $67,481 $14,791 +3.6%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
6
Volunteers
543

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
$110,000
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURIE EGAN Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$110,000 $0 $110,000
COLLEEN MCNALLY-MURPHY Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STUART WHITE Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM SANDOVAL Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MEYER Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD BEACH Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA COVER Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY CHUNG VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVA MARIA SALAS DE LA FUENTE Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN GODDARD Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMA USSAT Director 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $815,094 $747,613 $641,607 $67,481
2023 $497,221 $482,430 $541,916 $14,791
2022 $638,529 $438,782 $478,716 $199,747
2021 $674,168 $608,455 $373,467 $65,713
2020 $500,924 $585,518 $293,199 $-84,594
2019 $674,676 $623,541 $325,399 $51,135
2018 $593,867 $524,160 $254,126 $69,707
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