SEA OTTER SAVVY

EIN: 850961529 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

MOSS LANDING, CA

Total Revenue
$215,686
Total Expenses
$188,727
Total Assets
$215,686
Net Assets
$26,959
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
8054599444
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SEA OTTER SAVVY, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $216K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $189K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

To foster community awareness and involvement to reduce human caused disturbance to sea otters thru education, outreach and research.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $94,364 Revenue: $0

Outreach and Education- Benefitted 100,000 people Highlights include Sea Otter Awareness Week 2024 with over 20,000 in person and virtual engagements that week alone. Certified 11 Central CA coastal...

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Outreach and Education- Benefitted 100,000 people Highlights include Sea Otter Awareness Week 2024 with over 20,000 in person and virtual engagements that week alone. Certified 11 Central CA coastal businesses under our Community Active Wildlife Stewards program. Participated at 25 public events, at which we directly engaged with over 3200 people with information about sea otters and conservation. Expenses include staff salaries, contractors, volunteer expenses, materials and supplies, Advertising and marketing, Printing and Travel.

Program 2
Expenses: $47,182 Revenue: $0

Website and Social Media - 500K followers thru Facebook, X, Instagram, You Tube channel Highlights include collaborative posts with many influential partners including Monterey Bay Aquarium, The...

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Website and Social Media - 500K followers thru Facebook, X, Instagram, You Tube channel Highlights include collaborative posts with many influential partners including Monterey Bay Aquarium, The Marine Mammal Center and Defenders of Wildlife. Creation and sharing of a digital media toolkit for Sea Otter Awareness Week 2024. A 120 % increase in actual/expected website traffic during Sea Otter Awareness Week 2924. Expenses include staff salaries, contractors, Software

Program 3
Expenses: $47,181 Revenue: $0

Research on Sea Otter Disturbance- 100,000 people benefitted. Highlights include publication of research in Journal of Wildlife Management ( impact factor 2586) and presentation of research at the...

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Research on Sea Otter Disturbance- 100,000 people benefitted. Highlights include publication of research in Journal of Wildlife Management ( impact factor 2586) and presentation of research at the 25th Conference on the Biology of Marine Mannals in Perth, AU Expenses include staff salaries, volunteer expenses, supplies and materials, and travel

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $214,516
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $1,170
TOTAL REVENUE $215,686

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $145,560
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $188,727
Other Expenses $42,107
TOTAL EXPENSES $188,727

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $215,686 $133,881 +0.6%
Expenses $188,727 $119,987 +0.6%
Net Income $26,959 $13,894 +0.9%
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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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
24

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
2
$0
Total Directors
1
$77,829
Key Employees
1
$42,702
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gena Bentall Director/President 30.00
Director
$77,829 $0 $77,829
Heather Barrett Science Communications Director 20.00
Key Emp
$42,702 $0 $42,702
Michelle Staedler Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Cheryl Brantley Treasurer 2.00
Officer
$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 $215,686 $188,727 $215,686 $26,959
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