California Seaweed Festival

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JANET KUBLER

Phone

6617998141

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

California Seaweed Festival, founded in 2022, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $91K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $14K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

To promote knowledge understanding and enjoyment of Californias seaweeds and coastal ecosystems primarily through an annual public festival in a California seaside location which changes each year. The 2025 festival was in San Pedro CA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $73,497 Revenue: $90,865

6th Annual California Seaweed Festival with events the week of October 7-12 2025 in collaboration with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium AltaSea Blue Robotics and California Institute of Arts. An estimated...

6th Annual California Seaweed Festival with events the week of October 7-12 2025 in collaboration with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium AltaSea Blue Robotics and California Institute of Arts. An estimated 3600 people attended the free day-long festival on October 11 in San Pedro CA. Another 500 participated in ticketed events including film screenings hands-on workshops aquaculture and industry tours and an evening social event.

Program 2

Expenses: $3,000 Revenue: $0

Production of education Guide to Southern California Seaweeds to be distributed at future festivals and to schools museums aquariums and other venues.

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $62,470

Program Service Revenue $28,938

Investment Income $99

Other Revenue $-641

TOTAL REVENUE $90,866

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $76,497

Other Expenses $76,497

TOTAL EXPENSES $76,497

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$90,866	$78,163	+0.2%
Expenses	$76,497	$58,954	+0.3%
Net Income	$14,369	$19,209	-0.3%

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

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

100

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JANET KUBLER	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SIMONA AUGYTE	SECRETARY	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN JONES	TREASURER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROD FUJITA	DIRECTOR	0.50	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	$90,866	$76,497	$49,018	$14,369