Friends of the Amargosa Basin

EIN: 852749230 501(c)(3) Environment

Shoshone, CA

Total Revenue
$145,184
Total Expenses
$173,923
Total Assets
$59,013
Net Assets
$58,415
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Susan Sorrells
Phone
7755135065
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Friends of the Amargosa Basin, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $145K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $174K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

To protect and restore the Amargosa Basin through educuation, restoration, advocacy and partnerships.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $160,690

Supporting the diversity of life in the Amargosa Basin by protecting its land, water and beauty.

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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 $145,184
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $145,184

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $82,327
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $160,690
Other Expenses $91,596
TOTAL EXPENSES $173,923

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $145,184 $203,322 -0.3%
Expenses $173,923 $190,902 -0.1%
Net Income $-28,739 $12,420 -3.3%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

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
0
$0
Total Directors
8
$75,891
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Cameron Mayer Executive Dir. 40.00
Director
$66,361 $0 $66,361
Jade Vanderbeek Director 15.00
Director
$9,530 $0 $9,530
Susan Sorrells President 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Adams Vice President 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darrel Cowan Secretary 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Len Warren Treasurer 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Foley Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Kingsley Director 0.00
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 $145,184 $173,923 $59,013 $-28,739
2024 $203,322 $190,902 $93,542 $12,420
2023 $89,875 $82,716 $86,120 $7,159
2022 $145,573 $86,395 $76,710 $59,178
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