Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection

EIN: 822156664 501(c)(3) Environment

Tucson, AZ

Total Revenue
$554,998
Total Expenses
$387,561
Total Assets
$701,318
Net Assets
$686,461
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Kathleen Kennedy
Phone
5203889925
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $555K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $167K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

The Coalition's mission is to protect the biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona through science-based advocacy, education, and collaboration.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $289,539

We continued advocating for protected open spaces, both on public and private lands, including educating our supporters about open space protection efforts in Pima County through our website...

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We continued advocating for protected open spaces, both on public and private lands, including educating our supporters about open space protection efforts in Pima County through our website, e-newsletters, and print newsletter. We worked to re-connect our threatened open space preserves, facilitated the management and monitoring of the Oracle Road wildlife crossings, and consulted on plans for new wildlife crossings such as a future wildlife bridge over Interstate 10 connecting the Tucson and Tortolita Mountains. We advocated for the passage of the RTANext Plan. And we continued our collaboration with the Desert Fence Busters, which seeks to remove outdated barbed wire fencing that impedes wildlife movement across the landscape We strenuously opposed the proposed Interstate 11 route in Avra Valley west of the Tucson Mountains through ongoing meetings with community partners and community outreach. We improved and refined our Community Science projects and continued to provide an educational, enriching experience for our volunteers and paid interns. We maintained productive working relationships with local governments, state and federal agencies, community partners, and landowners to ensure we are poised to tackle new projects as they occur, including providing strategic input on local long-term planning processes. We improved and expanded our communications with our supporters, donors, volunteers, community partners, and member groups.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $541,263
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $13,205
Other Revenue $530
TOTAL REVENUE $554,998

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $300,215
Fundraising Expenses $24,471
Program Expenses $289,539
Other Expenses $87,346
TOTAL EXPENSES $387,561

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $554,998 $436,402 +0.3%
Expenses $387,561 $398,718 0.0%
Net Income $167,437 $37,684 +3.4%
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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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
200

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
$148,656
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kate Hotten Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$79,976 $0 $79,976
Kathleen Kennedy Executive Dir. 35.00
Officer
$68,680 $0 $68,680
Carolyn Campbell Director 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joy Herr-Cardillo Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Martin Baumrind Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina McVie President 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Bagwell 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 $554,998 $387,561 $701,318 $167,437
2024 $436,402 $398,718 $529,623 $37,684
2023 $304,268 $339,132 $483,752 $-34,864
2022 $279,120 $329,033 $516,204 $-49,913
2021 $359,451 $264,288 $568,053 $95,163
2020 $389,718 $239,487 $470,885 $150,231
2019 $280,866 $250,875 $427,480 $29,991
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