REFUGIA MARIN

EIN: 920458533 501(c)(3) Human Services

LARKSPUR, CA

Total Revenue
$657,675
Total Expenses
$499,500
Total Assets
$306,087
Net Assets
$306,087
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Dana Swisher
Phone
4157065115
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

REFUGIA MARIN, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $658K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 254% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $158K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to create thriving habitat gardens for local pollinators and wildlife. We transform neglected public spaces in Marin County by removing invasive species and planting native California landscapes. Our goal is to support biodiversity and enhance the beauty and sustainability of these spaces.We promote community stewardship and provide environmental education. Through partnerships with cities and school districts, we maximize the habitat potential of their lands. We educate youth, families, and community members through talks, educational signage, and school assemblies, emphasizing the importance of sustainable stewardship.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $471,924

1: Corte Madera Town Park Habitat Garden The final Phase 4 was installed in January. Informational signs were installed. Our volunteer Refugia Rangers had ten maintenance work days. 2: Corte Madera...

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1: Corte Madera Town Park Habitat Garden The final Phase 4 was installed in January. Informational signs were installed. Our volunteer Refugia Rangers had ten maintenance work days. 2: Corte Madera Wilds at Pixley Pond The planting at the pond was completed spring 2025. ?This pond enhancement will become a sanctuary for wildlife and a hub for watershed education. 3: Hall Middle School Native Plant Garden installation completed.A grant from the CA Wildlife Conservation Board administered by ROOTS under Point Blue Conservation, was fully installed and completed November 2025. Educational materials have been developed. 4: East Corte Madera Community Garden Refugia Marin has contracted with the Town of Corte Madera to install and maintain this Peoples garden, a food and habitat resource. This community garden has been USDA-approved as a Peoples Garden. 5. Watershed Education Continues with a third NOAA Grant awarded?Refugia Marin is partnering with Neil Cummins and NOAA to inspire 4th and 5th graders with hands-on lessons about the vital role of native plants in protecting our watershed. 6. The Dan Stralka Memorial Garden at Dominican University is now a Refugia Marin maintained and enhanced garden. The habitat garden is being enjoyed by the community and used by several classes on campus for hands on research and education. 7. Marin Sonoma Water Wise Garden Tour Answered questions from 100+ visitors to our demonstration Habitat Garden at Corte Madera Town Park. Gave out seeds and educational materials on water wise native plants and pollinators. 8. Larkspur Library A Habitat Garden agreement has been signed with the Town of Larkspur. Installation of a 16,000 square foot to be installed spring 2026.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $654,723
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,813
Other Revenue $139
TOTAL REVENUE $657,675

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $81,279
Fundraising Expenses $14,249
Program Expenses $471,924
Other Expenses $418,221
TOTAL EXPENSES $499,500

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $657,675 $185,565 +2.5%
Expenses $499,500 $124,590 +3.0%
Net Income $158,175 $60,975 +1.6%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
126

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
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dana Swisher Executive Dir. 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL REA President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristina Wilson Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH D'ALEXANDER Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristen Gregoriev Treasurer 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dawniele Pasha Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULY JOHNSON 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
2025 $657,675 $499,500 $306,087 $158,175
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