FRIENDS OF THE SEA LIONS INC DBA PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER

EIN: 953680896 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$4,654,449
Total Expenses
$3,986,964
Total Assets
$26,206,524
Net Assets
$19,402,320
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
GLENN GRAY
Phone
9494943050
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE SEA LIONS INC DBA PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.0M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION INSPIRES OCEAN STEWARDSHIP THROUGH ANIMAL RESCUE AND REHABILITATION, MARINE MAMMAL RESEARCH, STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY FOR A HEALTHY OCEAN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,675,303
Program Service Revenue $25,603
Investment Income $996,915
Other Revenue $-43,372
TOTAL REVENUE $4,654,449

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,199,185
Fundraising Expenses $485,466
Program Expenses $2,914,752
Other Expenses $1,787,779
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,986,964

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,654,449 $7,412,457 -0.4%
Expenses $3,986,964 $3,803,316 +0.0%
Net Income $667,485 $3,609,141 -0.8%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
30
Volunteers
398

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
$220,436
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
2
$381,481
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEFF MEBERG CHAIRMAN 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCAS QUASS ESQ VICE CHAIR 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE HALVORSEN SECRETARY 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KINNEY GOVERNANCE CHAIR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER KEYS FINANCE CHAIR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED BATLLE BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BRUMETT BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM HALE BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DAN HASPERT BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA LOCKLEAR BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL SHULUK BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RACHEL STANALAND BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER FAUBEL BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ALISSA DEMING VP CONSERVATION MEDICINE & SCIENCE 40.00
Key Emp
$202,283 $12,818 $215,101
GLENN GRAY CEO 40.00
Officer
$200,000 $20,436 $220,436
DEBBIE FINSTER VP OF PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Key Emp
$161,680 $4,700 $166,380
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 $4,654,449 $3,986,964 $26,206,524 $667,485
2023 $7,412,457 $3,803,316 $21,469,025 $3,609,141
2022 $2,809,247 $3,629,546 $15,187,767 $-820,299
2021 $5,759,312 $3,272,854 $15,898,376 $2,486,458
2020 $4,301,212 $2,603,263 $13,341,951 $1,697,949
2019 $4,245,830 $2,506,379 $11,628,680 $1,739,451
2018 $1,446,900 $2,219,570 $9,886,130 $-772,670
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