Point Lobos Foundation

EIN: 942546064 501(c)(3)

Carmel, CA

Total Revenue
$1,048,888
Total Expenses
$851,114
Total Assets
$2,326,096
Net Assets
$2,272,360
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Betty Maurutto
Phone
8663387227
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Point Lobos Foundation, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $198K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

To protect and nurture point lobos state natural reserve, to educate and inspire visitors to preserve its unique natural and cultural resources, and to strengthen the network of Carmel area state parks.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $301,810 Revenue: $69,834

Visitors ServicesEducate visitors to enhance their appreciation, understanding, and support of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve through various channels including magazines, newsletters, website...

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Visitors ServicesEducate visitors to enhance their appreciation, understanding, and support of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve through various channels including magazines, newsletters, website, digital app, multilingual brochures, public events, and meetings. In 2024, we served 5,326 students by funding the Docent-led School Outreach Program which provides guided walks to schools in the Monterey and Salinas Valley area. Total expenses $301,810.45, restricted funding of $69,833.91.Including funding for the following projects in 2024:Improving visitor safety by re-painting crosswalks and adding safety signage throughout the Reserve.Improvements to and expansion of the Point Lobos entrance area including improved signage, interpretive materials, and trails. Supported the interpretive materials and program needs of the School Outreach Committee at Point Lobos including funding the transportation and entry costs of Title 1 students and summer walks with underserved youth from CHISPA at Point Lobos, interpretive materials and equipment for virtual and in-person learning, and bookmarks, coloring books, and tote bags given to out to Title 1 students and teachers visiting the Reserve.Provided free informational brochures on the flora and fauna located within the Reserve.Supported the Summer Adventures summer camp hosted by CA State Parks and awarded scholarships to 28 local children from underserved communities through Community Partnership for Youth to attend the summer camp. Supported public bird walks led by CA State Parks at Ishxenta State Park. Purchased updated filming equipment used for digital, educational programing by the CA State Parks PORTS program. Continued to support the migration of our current archive of historical items to an online database to be used as a future teaching resource for the Docent Corps and public and continued to support the maintenance of historical Whalers Cabin and the museumCreation of a scat and tracks identification brochure and life-like scat castings for visitors to learn about the animals within the Reserve. Funded (2) issues of the Point Lobos Magazine as a free membership benefit and also available for purchase at the Reserve.Hosted our annual member appreciation event, the Moonlight Walk which included live music and free, guided walks.

Program 2
Expenses: $277,593 Revenue: $195,820

Reserve Stewardship: Including natural and cultural resource protection and public use improvements to enhance visitor experience and safety, and support of the Carmel Area State Parks General Plan...

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Reserve Stewardship: Including natural and cultural resource protection and public use improvements to enhance visitor experience and safety, and support of the Carmel Area State Parks General Plan. Total Expenses $277,593.46; restricted funding of $195,820.09.Including funding for the following projects in 2024:Important trails and maintenance at the Reserve. Purchase and installation of wildlife-proof trash and recycling receptacles throughout the Reserve and Carmel River State Beach. Removal of invasive species and restoration of habitat within the Reserve. Purchase of trail cameras for CA State Parks research projects. Important maintenance projects at Hudson House including refinishing the hardwood flooring, exterior painting, gate and fence repairs, and chimney repairs. Utilities assessment for Hudson House to determine future utilities needs. Continued commitment to ParkIT!, a community-based initiative to improve traffic safety and sustainability and parklands access on the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur with Phase 1 focusing solely on solving the traffic safety issues at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

Program 3
Expenses: $78,080 Revenue: $36,193

Docent Support:To enhance the visitor experience by supporting Point Lobos Docents, State Park volunteers who greet visitors, interpret the natural and cultural resources and lead walks for visitor...

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Docent Support:To enhance the visitor experience by supporting Point Lobos Docents, State Park volunteers who greet visitors, interpret the natural and cultural resources and lead walks for visitor groups. In 2024, the number of long-term Docents increased to 218 and their volunteer hours totaled 30,580 hours. Total expenses $89,050.65 restricted funding of $36,193.25.Docent administration and support including docent and school walk guide uniforms and office supplies and maintenance expenses. Docent training and continuing education support, including monthly docent meetings, informational guest speakers, and training materials. Purchase of interpretive materials and maintenance for the location-based services at the Reserve (Information Station, MINT, and Whalers Cabin). Docent events and recognition including the annual docent appreciation dinner.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $849,723
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $79,859
Other Revenue $119,306
TOTAL REVENUE $1,048,888

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $260,465
Salaries & Benefits $352,024
Fundraising Expenses $83,540
Program Expenses $657,483
Other Expenses $238,625
TOTAL EXPENSES $851,114

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,048,888 $922,122 +0.1%
Expenses $851,114 $648,966 +0.3%
Net Income $197,774 $273,156 -0.3%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
240

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
4
$91,001
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Steffanie Gamecho Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$88,461 $2,540 $91,001
Kathleen Lee Former Executive Director 40.00
$50,451 $5,071 $55,522
Don Blohowiak Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Pendleton Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Virdette Brumm Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Holly Carlin Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Betty Maurutto Board President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ruth Rodriguez Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Reg Henry Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Hardgrave Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Rossi VP/Interim Sec 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joan Hoover Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Hiles State Park Mngr 2.00
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 $1,048,888 $851,114 $2,326,096 $197,774
2023 $922,122 $648,966 $2,087,264 $273,156
2022 $790,831 $719,758 $1,690,469 $71,073
2021 $723,760 $511,251 $1,881,850 $212,509
2020 $565,178 $703,758 $1,621,282 $-138,580
2019 $1,036,355 $949,940 $1,449,950 $86,415
2018 $755,484 $786,972 $1,220,965 $-31,488
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