GAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY

EIN: 770455133 501(c)(3) Environment

GOLETA, CA

Total Revenue
$555,276
Total Expenses
$1,036,864
Total Assets
$35,392,006
Net Assets
$62,721
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DOUG KERN
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $555K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 87% operating deficit.

Mission

GAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO PERMANENTLY PROTECTING THE RURAL CHARACTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY OF THE GAVIOTA COAST FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $438,532

GAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY ACTIVELY PURSUES PERMANENT CONSERVATION OF SPECIAL GAVIOTA COAST PARCELS THROUGH FEE-FOR-TITLE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AS WELL AS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS WITH WILLING SELLERS...

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GAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY ACTIVELY PURSUES PERMANENT CONSERVATION OF SPECIAL GAVIOTA COAST PARCELS THROUGH FEE-FOR-TITLE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AS WELL AS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS WITH WILLING SELLERS. THE CONSERVANCY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE CALIFORNIA PROGRAM TO PRESERVE 30% OF THE STATES LAND BY 2030. WE PUBLISHED A 50 PAGE WHITE PAPER, VISION FOR THE GAVIOTA COAST

Program 2
Expenses: $326,368

WE ANALYZE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAND USE LAWS AND POLICIES, PROVIDING WRITTEN AND ORAL TESTIMONY DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS. GAVIOTA COAST...

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WE ANALYZE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAND USE LAWS AND POLICIES, PROVIDING WRITTEN AND ORAL TESTIMONY DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS. GAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN PREVENTING INAPPROPRIATE MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ON THE GAVIOTA COAST. THE CONSERVANCY HAS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL TRAIL ACROSS THE GAVIOTA COAST. THE CONSERVANCY PROMOTES CARBON FARMING AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE ACROSS SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, WITH A FOCUS ON THE GAVIOTA COAST. THESE PROGRAMS STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF THE REGIONS FARMS AND RANCHES.

Program 3
Expenses: $132,023

THE CONSERVANCY CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAVIOTA COAST AND THE NEED TO PRESERVE ITS RURAL CHARACTER AND ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY FROM THE THREAT OF INAPPROPRIATE...

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THE CONSERVANCY CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAVIOTA COAST AND THE NEED TO PRESERVE ITS RURAL CHARACTER AND ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY FROM THE THREAT OF INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT. WE UTILIZE LOCAL MEDIA TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT. THE CONSERVANCY MAINTAINS A WEBSITE AND PARTICIPATES IN SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES AND OUR OBJECTIVES. WE PUBLISH A PERIODIC NEWSLETTER CONTAINING INFORMATION ON THE GAVIOTA COAST AND CURRENT EVENTS AFFECTING ITS PRESERVATION, AND WE COORDINATE EFFORTS BY INDIVIDUALS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ACHIEVE OUR OBJECTIVES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $536,940
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $18,336
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $555,276

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $361,701
Fundraising Expenses $52,168
Program Expenses $896,923
Other Expenses $675,163
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,036,864

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $555,276 $398,721 +0.4%
Expenses $1,036,864 $422,561 +1.5%
Net Income $-481,588 $-23,840 +19.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
30

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
3
$116,443
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DOUG KERN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Highest
$116,443 $0 $116,443
MICHAEL BROWN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL MCKENNA DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN WASHBURN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUNER TAUTRIM DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA SENAUER DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SPERLING DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY BLACK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE FORSELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG HELMS BOARD PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG KARPAIN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer 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 $555,276 $1,036,864 $35,392,006 $-481,588
2023 $398,721 $422,561 $554,094 $-23,840
2022 $312,981 $342,624 $570,517 $-29,643
2021 $298,914 $275,357 $597,792 $23,557
2020 $282,602 $387,627 $575,869 $-105,025
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