2025-11-13T15:30:01-06:00 2024-12-31 770181453 NASIF HICKS HARRIS & CO LLP 104 WEST ANAPAMU ST STE B SANTA BARBARA CA 93101 990 2024-01-01 912151460 SANTA BARBARA CHANNELKEEPER INC SANT 8055633377 714 BOND AVE SANTA BARBARA CA 93103 JEFF PHILLIPS PRESIDENT 8055633377 2025-11-10 1 1 SARAH E TURNER P00968346 8059661521 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JEFF PHILLIPS 714 BOND AVE SANTA BARBARA CA 93103 1167639 0 X WWW.SBCK.ORG X 2002 CA THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL AND ITS WATERSHEDS THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, FIELD WORK AND ENFORCEMENT 14 14 8 574 984 0 928778 954014 0 0 7022 13460 22017 128667 957817 1096141 0 0 0 0 536819 750033 0 0 205006 237216 274515 774035 1024548 183782 71593 1404765 1485529 68337 77508 1336428 1408021 X THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL AND ITS WATERSHEDS THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, FIELD WORK, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND CITIZEN ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. 0 0 325158 ADVOCACY - THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR SCIENCE-BASED CONSERVATION POLICIES THAT PROTECT THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL AND ITS WATERSHEDS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION WORKED TO OPPOSE RESTARTING OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING OFF THE SENSITIVE GAVIOTA COAST. WE LED COMMUNITY EFFORTS IN A SANTA BARBARA CITY ASSESSMENT OF ITS CRUISE SHIP PROGRAM AND SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR AN ANNUAL CAP ON CRUISE SHIP VISITS AND REQUIREMENTS THAT SHIPS USE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT WATER AND AIR POLLUTION. WE SUPPORTED ESTABLISHING MINIMUM CREEK BUFFERS IN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT AND MINIMIZE EROSION. WE WORKED TO STRENGTHEN POLICIES AND DEADLINES TO REDUCE NITRATE POLLUTION FROM IRRIGATED AGRICULTURAL LANDS THAT CONTAMINATE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES AND CREEKS ALONG THE CENTRAL COAST. WE ARE THE SOLE NGO ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION INVOLVED IN THE VENTURA RIVER WATERSHED ADJUDICATON AND WORK TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT WATER FLOWS AND A HEALTHY AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM TO SUPPORT FISH, WILDLIFE, WATER QUALITY, AND RECREATIONAL USES. 170822 EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION INSPIRES LOCAL STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM LESSONS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED LESSONS AND/OR EXPERIENCES TO 1,200 LOCAL STUDENTS THROUGH OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM. WE HOSTED OUR 21ST ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW ON THE THEME OF "WHAT THE CHANNEL MEANS TO ME." WE SUPPORTED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BASED RESEARCHERS EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS BY COLLECTING PLANKTON AND BIOTOXIN SAMPLES IN THE CHANNEL 177811 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - THE ORGANIZATION MOTIVATES AND MOBILIZES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE SPECIFIC ACTIONS THAT PROTECT LOCAL CREEKS, BEACHES, COASTAL WATERS, AND THE CHANNEL ISLANDS. WE TRAINED 61 PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN SHORE-BASED SURVEYS OF THREE LOCAL, COASTAL MARINE PROTECTED AREAS, TO SUPPLEMENT OUR 17 STAFF-CONDUCTED BOAT-BASED SURVEYS. VOLUNTEERS CONDUCTED 694 SHORE BASED SURVEYS. WE CARRIED OUT OUR WATERSHED BRIGADE PROGRAM WITH 446 VOLUNTEERS. THEY REMOVED MORE THAN 16,000 POUNDS OF TRASH AND MARINE DEBRIS IN CLEAN-UP EVENTS. WE WORKED WITH LOCAL FISHERMEN TO REMOVE 30 DERELICT LOBSTER TRAPS FROM BEACHES STRETCHING FROM SHORELINE PARK TO GOLETA BEACH. WE COORDINATED TWO CLEAN UPS AT THE CHANNEL ISLANDS, RESULTING IN THE REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 7,800 POUNDS OF TRASH. 673791 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X X X WALTER MORTON 8055633377 714 BOND AVENUE SANTA BARBARA CA 93103 JEFF PHILLIPS PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN ROGERS VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KAREN TELLEEN-LAWTON TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MIMI DEGRUY SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KIM BLUITT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BENJAMIN BHUTANI GOEDERT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY KOGEVINAS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRY MADSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICK MUCHA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH PRESTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN REINEMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH SIKICH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN SIMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB WARNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WALTER MORTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 124842 0 17609 124842 0 17609 1 0 0 0 0 32660 14173 907181 15773 954014 12476 12476 12000 0 12000 12000 12000 16757 15773 984 984 984 171122 32660 55725 115397 115397 381 0 381 381 REFUNDS 900099 889 889 889 1096141 1270 984 139873 124841 74905 24968 24968 500987 328373 43674 128940 8625 4094 4531 64801 47385 4661 12755 50779 32739 6077 11963 37863 37863 8334 8334 10295 996 7340 1959 389 389 28598 22945 2861 2792 11298 11298 619 619 2989 2989 22557 13669 4593 4295 BOAT EXPENSES 63545 63545 STIPENDS 18355 18355 SUPPLIES 14998 14998 OTHER FUNDRAISING COSTS 10701 10701 43974 28777 8564 6633 1024548 673791 145751 205006 516038 626270 444822 457323 267000 238036 10016 0 244479 113562 133906 130917 32983 32983 1404765 1485529 29238 44025 39099 33483 68337 77508 X 1137428 1210513 199000 197508 1336428 1408021 1404765 1485529 71593 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 622097 772197 829820 843292 907181 3974587 622097 772197 829820 843292 907181 3974587 3974587 2392 506 15173 19022 25460 62553 170 7111 175 3287 1270 12013 4049153 0.98160 0.98650 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 79 949 1028 1034521 1035549 178555 44639 0 0 137549 141105 178555 457209 685814 2026 1097 1028 4151 34387 35276 44639 114302 171453 197 79 276 92000 92000 152479 113562 38917 130917 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 32983 SECURITY DEPOSIT - SUBLEASE 500 33483 1115543 19402 19402 1096141 0 1096141 1043950 19402 19402 1024548 0 1024548 BLUE WATER BALL 202452 32300 170152 9896 13756 7070 24382 CHANNEL CHEER 1330 360 970 621 203782 32660 171122 9896 13756 7070 25003 55725 115397 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD REVIEWS THE DRAFT 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO IRS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AT BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR THE POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD IS SENT A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DOCUMENT. BOARD MEMBERS FILL IT OUT AND SEND IT TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT, WHO COMPILES AND SUMMARIZES THE ANSWERS. THEN THE BOARD MEETS TO DISCUSS EVALUATION AND ESTABLISH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST FORM 990 PART XII, LINE 2C THERE WERE NO CHANGES TO THE OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS.