2024-11-15T17:42:05-08:00 2023-12-31 823431282 LWA LLP 5055 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 835 LOS ANGELES CA 90036 990 2023-01-01 954858649 REEF CHECK FOUNDATION REEF 3103054622 2530 WILSHIRE BLVD 3RD FLOOR SANTA MONICA CA 90403 JAN FREIWALD Executive Director 2024-11-15 true true MIKE C CHEN P00961121 3235496900 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z 2530 WILSHIRE BLVD 3RD FLOOR SANTA MONICA CA 90403 1422671 false X WWW.REEFCHECK.ORG X 2004 CA The Reef Check Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of coral and rocky-reef ecosystems around the world. Our mission is to empower communities at the local level to protect and restore reefs worldwide through grassroots research, conservation, and education efforts. With headquarters in Southern California and locally run chapters all over the world, Reef Check has built a global network of more than 10,000 trained volunteers who monitor reefs in more than 40 countries and territories, resulting in the most extensive standardized, long-term monitoring dataset in the world. One of our key achievements is our role in the establishment and management of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, and Dominican Republic. These MPAs play a crucial role in preserving the biodiversity and health of coral reef ecosystems. Our grassroots approach focuses on training volunteer citizen scientists who collect scientific data and engage in conservation activities rel 16 16 18 379 189 936235 700575 726055 428602 622 15911 31059 273108 1693971 1418196 0 0 1006749 985906 0 93106 823019 654228 1829768 1640134 -135797 -221938 527839 297978 264413 254673 263426 43305 Leading Citizen scientists to promote stewardship of sustainable reef communities worldwide. false false 1271314 293208 Reef Check Foundation performs three vital tasks necessary to promote stewardship of sustainable reef communities worldwide: 1) We train and organize teams of local volunteer citizen scientist divers. They collect data on reef health and assess climate change impacts on their reefs. Their work produces reliable information used by marine resource managers, scientists, and policymakers to make science-based ocean management and conservation decisions. 2) We promote public education about reefs and the ocean. Our immersive education programs train participants to understand the threats marine ecosystems face and provide them with the tools to become ocean stewards. 3) We develop ecologically sound and economically sustainable solutions for reef conservation and restoration. 1271314 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 18 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true true true true true false CA X X X Marcello Lalopua 4245378460 2530 WILSHIRE BLVD 3RD FLOOR SANTA MONICA CA 90403 X JAN FREIWALD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 125704 0 3771 ROBERT MCCLATCHY CO-CHAIR 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Kugel Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS GLAESER Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE RUBASH Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SUE CHEN Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EVAN BIRENBAUM Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW BULLOCK Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT GIETLER Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK D MARTIN Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BLAKE CORNWELL Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA ISSEL Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM MCILVENE Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SARI KERN Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ART LEVITT Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDEN WOLBERT CO-CHAIR 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 125704 3771 1 false false false 0 410314 290261 700575 PROGRAM REVENUE 541900 401713 401713 Training fees 541900 26889 26889 428602 15911 15911 0 0 0 0 14452 14452 14452 0 12723 4475 8248 189 8059 OTHER INCOME 541900 250408 250408 250408 1418196 694921 189 22511 0 0 0 0 125704 105592 11313 8799 0 725133 609111 65262 50760 0 65896 55353 5931 4612 69173 58105 6226 4842 0 0 0 0 0 0 125367 10886 109981 4500 0 35722 17686 17731 305 0 0 41200 14893 23434 2873 86863 80926 5902 35 0 0 4600 4600 0 7187 7187 9716 7203 1871 642 CONTRACT SERVICES 142372 118442 8398 15532 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 130653 130653 DIVE, SUPPLY & SERVICE 54198 47817 6275 106 TRAINING 10435 10334 99 2 5915 4313 1504 98 1640134 1271314 275714 93106 382138 41728 0 0 63490 213338 0 0 0 12977 13025 200 7736 55472 47089 15570 8383 36922 0 0 0 13768 13768 2774 0 527839 297978 8269 35255 150000 150000 106144 69418 264413 254673 X 28649 -57535 234777 100840 263426 43305 527839 297978 -221938 1817 X false true X false false X 893913 1109061 1272454 1724689 1008251 6008368 25327 17877 19125 62329 0 0 0 919240 1126938 1291579 1724689 1008251 6070697 0 0 6070697 0 0 1425 249 1674 68177 1041 7837 77055 988842 1128228 1299416 1724689 1008251 6149426 0.98720 0.97900 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 55472 47089 8383 8383 ACCRUED LIABILITIES 61918 FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 7500 69418 1418196 1418196 1418196 1640134 1640134 1640134 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTANT REVIEWS THE DRAFT OF FORM 990 BEFORE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Reef Check Foundation has established a Conflict of Interest Policy to ensure that the organizations decision-making processes remain transparent, impartial, and free from personal or financial influence. This policy requires all board members, officers, and key employees to act in the best interests of the organization while performing their duties and to disclose any relationships or activities that could pose a potential conflict.Each board member and officer is required to review and sign the policy annually, acknowledging their responsibility to disclose any potential conflicts. If a potential conflict arises, the individual must fully disclose it to the board, which will evaluate the situation to determine whether a conflict exists and take appropriate action to manage or resolve it. This helps maintain trust and integrity within the organization and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.The policy outlines procedures for identifying and addressing conflicts, maintaining records of disclosures, and implementing measures to mitigate conflicts to safeguard the organizations mission and operations. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The process for determining the compensation of the organization's top management officials includes a review and approval by independent members of the governing body. This process involves obtaining and considering compensation data for similar positions in comparable organizations and ensuring the decision-making process is documented. The organization conducts periodic compensation studies to benchmark salaries against industry standards and ensure reasonable and fair compensation practices. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL RETURNS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG, A PUBLIC WEBSITE.