FRIENDS OF THE DUNES

EIN: 680373871 501(c)(3) Environment

ARCATA, CA

Total Revenue
$1,199,180
Total Expenses
$1,180,792
Total Assets
$3,307,846
Net Assets
$3,093,131
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SUSANNAH FERSON
Phone
7074441397
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE DUNES, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 129% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $3.1M represent 31 months of operating reserves.

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE DUNES IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVING THE NATURAL DIVERSITY OF COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,154,420
Program Service Revenue $21,454
Investment Income $643
Other Revenue $22,663
TOTAL REVENUE $1,199,180

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $266,425
Fundraising Expenses $34,969
Program Expenses $1,121,422
Other Expenses $914,367
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,180,792

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,199,180 $523,871 +1.3%
Expenses $1,180,792 $470,418 +1.5%
Net Income $18,388 $53,453 -0.7%
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
14
Volunteers
100

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
$110,835
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUZANNE FORTNER PROGRAM & OP 37.00
Officer
$53,757 $7,654 $61,411
MICHAEL CIPRA EXECUTIVE DI 35.00
Officer
$49,424 $0 $49,424
CARLA AVILA-MARTINEZ BOARD SECRET 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DESIREE DAVENPORT VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNAH FERSON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISA LIA FORMOSA DIRECTOR 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
WIL FRANKLIN DIRECTOR 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN LARDIERE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RHIANNON LEWIS-STEPHENSON DIRECTOR 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ST MARIE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL VANDER MEER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE WITZEL DIRECTOR 0.75
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,199,180 $1,180,792 $3,307,846 $18,388
2022 $523,871 $470,418 $3,124,074 $53,453
2021 $424,506 $378,339 $3,052,677 $46,167
2020 $493,376 $464,467 $3,061,386 $28,909
2019 $468,368 $499,554 $3,019,545 $-31,186
2018 $295,022 $360,010 $3,051,227 $-64,988
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