Save The Bay

EIN: 946078420 501(c)(3) Environment

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$3,820,826
Total Expenses
$4,059,803
Total Assets
$5,647,273
Net Assets
$5,234,889
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
David Lewis
Phone
5104636850
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Save The Bay, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Our vision is a future where everyone benefits from a healthy San Francisco Bay, resilient to climate change and ringed by 100,000 acres of vibrant tidal marsh.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $995,136

Restore Bay Habitat:We restore tidal marsh transition zone habitat to nurture wildlife and protect communities from rising tides and climate change impacts. We boost public funding to accelerate Bay...

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Restore Bay Habitat:We restore tidal marsh transition zone habitat to nurture wildlife and protect communities from rising tides and climate change impacts. We boost public funding to accelerate Bay restoration, and we create shoreline habitat through innovative scientific techniques. Mobilizing thousands of community volunteers, we propagate native plants, install and maintain them to improve Bay health, and utilize nature for climate adaptation.

Program 2
Expenses: $628,883

Climate Policy:We advocate with many partners for the Bay and its shoreline communities, so nature grows and people thrive here. We battle pollution and promote government policies to boost Bay Area...

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Climate Policy:We advocate with many partners for the Bay and its shoreline communities, so nature grows and people thrive here. We battle pollution and promote government policies to boost Bay Area resilience to climate change and reduce stormwater pollution, expanding green infrastructure that employs nature to provide multiple community benefits. We campaign for enforcement of laws that prohibit trash in the Bay and destructive shoreline development, and for expansion of public access to the Bay for everyone.

Program 3
Expenses: $475,278

Education and Outreach:We educate and mobilize the public, partners, and policy-makers to be active leaders for Bay protection and restoration, engaging thousands of supporters, students, business...

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Education and Outreach:We educate and mobilize the public, partners, and policy-makers to be active leaders for Bay protection and restoration, engaging thousands of supporters, students, business and community leaders in advocacy and volunteer activities. We educate thousands of students in science and stewardship on the shoreline with engaging watershed curriculum. We lead the region's annual celebration of Bay Day.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,640,021
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $144,313
Other Revenue $36,492
TOTAL REVENUE $3,820,826

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,873
Salaries & Benefits $3,037,698
Fundraising Expenses $1,143,173
Program Expenses $2,099,297
Other Expenses $1,009,232
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,059,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,820,826 $4,369,021 -0.1%
Expenses $4,059,803 $3,917,255 +0.0%
Net Income $-238,977 $451,766 -1.5%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
37
Volunteers
2191

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
6
$363,065
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Chirag Amin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis DeBroeck Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Fee Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donnie Fowler Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yoon Kim Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Laidlaw Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hugh Le Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Juliana Park Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Pierrepont Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Swezey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry Young Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Lewis Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$199,476 $0 $199,476
Robin Erickson Chief Financial Officer/Secretary 40.00
Officer
$163,589 $0 $163,589
Christopher Hockett Chair 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Mangini Vice-Chair for Governance 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Steve Dakin Vice-Chair for Internal Affairs 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Rhiannon Bailard Vice-Chair for External Affairs 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Gwendolyn Tornatore Chief Advancement Officer 40.00
Highest
$158,322 $0 $158,322
Masha Gutkin Director of Individual Giving 40.00
Highest
$131,443 $0 $131,443
Katie Reitter Senior Leadership Gifts Officer 40.00
Highest
$111,392 $0 $111,392
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 $3,820,826 $4,059,803 $5,647,273 $-238,977
2023 $4,369,021 $3,917,255 $5,411,306 $451,766
2022 $4,053,464 $3,341,197 $4,742,559 $712,267
2021 $4,547,516 $3,032,458 $4,624,689 $1,515,058
2020 $4,290,513 $3,145,939 $3,147,895 $1,144,574
2019 $2,891,716 $3,351,367 $3,269,567 $-459,651
2018 $3,326,358 $3,501,258 $2,302,659 $-174,900
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