ALTASEADS CONSERVANCY DBA KELP ARK - THE GLOBAL MACROALGAE SEED

EIN: 882044353 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

SAN PEDRO, CA

Total Revenue
$398,003
Total Expenses
$571,407
Total Assets
$1,064,100
Net Assets
$1,052,866
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
NINA NOUJDINA
Phone
4243827644
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ALTASEADS CONSERVANCY DBA KELP ARK - THE GLOBAL MACROALGAE SEED, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $398K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 72% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $571K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

WE ARE DEVELOPING, MAINTANING AND CURATING SEED BANKS TO PRESERVE GENETIC DIVERSITY OF KELPS, SUPPORT SELECTION THAT WOULD SUSTAIN RAISING OCEAN TEMPERATURE AND OCIDIFICATION PROMOTE RESTORATION OF KELP BEDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $369,004

SEEDBANKING:ALTASEADS CONSERVANCY AND COLLABORATORS AT PRESENT HOST OVER 2,500 KELP ACCESSIONS, WHICH IS THE BIGGEST AMONG WORLD'S PUBLIC SEEDBANKS (LEAD MICHAEL MARTY-RIVERA). ALTASEADS CONSERVANCY...

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SEEDBANKING:ALTASEADS CONSERVANCY AND COLLABORATORS AT PRESENT HOST OVER 2,500 KELP ACCESSIONS, WHICH IS THE BIGGEST AMONG WORLD'S PUBLIC SEEDBANKS (LEAD MICHAEL MARTY-RIVERA). ALTASEADS CONSERVANCY HAS ENGAGED INTO COLLABORATIONS WITH THE CAL STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS, TO CULTURE KELP-ASSOCIATED MICROBES (LEAD EMILY AGUIRRE). OVER 70 KELP CULTURES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED, WHILE ALTASEADS CONSERVANCY ALSO TRAINED 2 INTERNS FROM DISADVANTAGED CATEGORIES. THE FOCUS HAS BEEN ON SAMPLING BIODIVERSITY OF PACIFIC PALISADES AND MALIBU KELPS AFFECTED BY FIRES. THE LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR FOUR SPECIES, LAMINARIA FARLOWII, EGREGIA MENZEESII, EISENIA ARBOREA, AND MICROCYSTIS PYRIFERA. 12, 32, 28, AND 1 SAMPLES WERE COLLECTED OVER THE FIRST 3 SAMPLINGS, WITH MORE COLLECTIONS ONGOING. THE PRESS RELEASE IS ATTACHED. LA TIMES ARTICLE IS COMING. 51 VARIETIES OF KELP-ASSOCIATED FUNGUSES ARE CULTURED. 41 VARIETIES OF MICROBES ARE CULTURED FROM THE KELP SEED BANK, AND 29 FROM FRESHLY COLLECTED BLADES.

Program 2
Expenses: $64,247 Revenue: $37,941

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION:KELP ARK STAFF IS DEDICATED TO LEADING TOURS FOR MULTIPLE GROUPS OF VISITORS, EITHER IN COLLABORATION WITH ALTASEA AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES, OR INDEPENDENTLY. WE CONTINUED TO...

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OUTREACH AND EDUCATION:KELP ARK STAFF IS DEDICATED TO LEADING TOURS FOR MULTIPLE GROUPS OF VISITORS, EITHER IN COLLABORATION WITH ALTASEA AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES, OR INDEPENDENTLY. WE CONTINUED TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING SUMMER PROGRAM: SLIDES, REFERENCE MATERIALS, SELECTING BOOKS FOR CLASS AND HOME READING.THE KELP ARK DISPLAY CONTAINER AND ART HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TERASAKI STUDIOS. THE EXHIBIT HAS BEEN VISITED BY OVER HALF A THOUSAND, AND VERY POPULAR WITH BOTH PUBLIC AND SCHOOL GROUPS.THE STRATEGY OF JOINT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES HAS BEEN DEVELOPED WITH ALTASEA, IMPLYING PROGRAMMING BY ALTASEA, AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES BY THE KELP ARK.THREE GIANT KELP CLUSTER EVENTS HAVE BEEN RUN.RELATIONS OF KELP ARK AND NUMEROUS OCEAN-FACING BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED, INCLUDING: NORA EDDY-TNC, CAWTHRON INSTITUTE, CALIFORNIA SEAWEED FESTIVAL, COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN OF SANTA BARBARA, LEWIS PUGH FOUNDATION- KELP GUARDIANS, FED DEGOBBI, ELEVEN ELEVEN FOUNDATION, PORT OF OVER ONE THOUSAND VISITORS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES RECEIVED A TOUR OF OUR GROUNDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $358,812
Program Service Revenue $37,941
Investment Income $1,250
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $398,003

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $351,215
Fundraising Expenses $66,125
Program Expenses $433,251
Other Expenses $220,192
TOTAL EXPENSES $571,407

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $398,003 $1,431,402 -0.7%
Expenses $571,407 $299,773 +0.9%
Net Income $-173,404 $1,131,629 -1.2%
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
9
Independent Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
5

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
$81,667
Total Directors
11
$104,336
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NINA NOUJDINA CFOO/SECRETARY 20.00
Officer Director
$40,000 $0 $40,000
SERGUEI NOUJDINE PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer Director
$41,667 $0 $41,667
NANCY CARUSO DIRECTOR (THROUGH 3/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA DUGUAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN GAINES DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/24) 1.00
Director
$21,469 $0 $21,469
NICK HAJEK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUI PERRIERA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
POLLY PURCELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC VON KEITZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES YARISH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$1,200 $0 $1,200
ERIC BISHOP VON WETTBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2024 $398,003 $571,407 $1,064,100 $-173,404
2023 $1,431,402 $299,773 $1,305,212 $1,131,629
2022 $509,122 $124,160 $384,962 $384,962
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