2025-09-16T15:07:16-07:00 2024-12-31 Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP 548 Market St PMB 97503 San Francisco CA 94104 990 2024-01-01 311678716 Coastal Quest COAS 5102105269 2625 Alcatraz Ave 609 Berkeley CA 94705 Dr Tegan Hoffmann Executive Dir. 2025-09-16 true true Felix Gorrindo P01658413 5108352727 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dr Tegan Hoffmann 2625 Alcatraz Ave 609 Berkeley CA 94705 3253323 false X www.coastal-quest.org X 1999 CA Coastal Quest (the Organization) is a nonprofit organization working collaboratively with partners to build resilient coastal communities in California. Our Mission is to accelerate solutions, building resilient coastal communities for people, nature, and the climate.Coastal Quest is committed to catalyzing positive change by placing communities at the forefront of climate resilience and adaptation efforts. By embracing the principles of community-driven solutions and public-private partnership, our organization aims to build a more sustainable and resilient future for coastal regions, where the strengths and voices of local communities are central to shaping and implementing effective solutions to the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring coastal ecosystems are sustained and provide the multiple benefits and value that communities care about. 7 6 21 6 0 3290541 3112661 166985 129128 6844 9684 1680 1850 3466050 3253323 622750 460456 0 1492836 1894234 41001 24601 199590 990680 1096466 3147267 3475757 318783 -222434 1974887 1586784 495052 329383 1479835 1257401 X Coastal Quest (the Organization) is a nonprofit organization working collaboratively with partners to build resilient coastal communities in California. Our Mission is to accelerate solutions, building resilient coastal communities for people, nature, and the climate.Coastal Quest is committed to catalyzing positive change by placing communities at the forefront of climate resilience and adaptation efforts. By embracing the principles of community-driven solutions and public-private partnership, our organization aims to build a more sustainable and resilient future for coastal regions, where the strengths and voices of local communities are central to shaping and implementing effective solutions to the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring coastal ecosystems are sustained and provide the multiple benefits and value that communities care about. false false 1673902 145490 47511 Resilient Coastal Communities and Governments. Coastal Quest collaborates with nonprofits, community organizations, local and state agencies, and other leaders to create equitable solutions that mitigate climate change impacts, enhance water quality, and support healthy coastal ecosystems. Through public-private partnerships and equity-driven approaches, Coastal Quest is developing replicable community resilience projects aligned with the values and priorities of affected communities. Coastal Quest's role involves identifying needs, opportunities, tools, and inclusive approaches at various scales. By developing, launching, and assessing scalable regional pilots focused on multi-benefit resilience, Coastal Quest accelerates solutions for climate-resilient communities. 626402 34000 81617 Protecting and Restoring Coastal Ecosystems.Globally, efforts are underway to reframe the role of coastal ecosystems in climate change mitigation and to protect 30% of land and oceans by 2030. There is a significant opportunity to better integrate coastal ecosystems as natural climate solutions, which can protect biodiversity, enhance water quality, and boost community resilience. These efforts align with the Biden Administrations 30x30 America the Beautiful Initiative and global targets. Coastal Quest collaborates with partners to drive the protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems, delivering blue carbon benefits and enhancing resilience to climate impacts. They serve as a hub for dialogues, sharing lessons, pilots, and best practices, providing technical assistance and funding, and fostering political will and public-private partnerships. 593537 280966 Resilient Protected Areas and Parks. A United States executive order has prompted state and local governments to swiftly develop nature-based solutions to combat climate change. These solutions aim to sequester carbon, reduce pollution, restore wildlife habitats, and benefit communities. There is an opportunity to enhance climate-resilient parks and protected areas through federal, state, and local public-private partnerships, focusing on management, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Coastal Quest collaborates with partners to identify needs, secure funding, and provide support in navigating sub-granting, contracting, and hiring processes. They also lead community engagement efforts to create effective solutions for resilient natural resources, infrastructure, recreation, access, and cultural resources. 16177 Clean Coastal Water. Water quality agencies at national, state, and local levels face challenges in enforcing existing regulations and updating standards to address emerging issues and climate change. There are opportunities to enhance capacity and improve water quality management for contaminants, nutrient pollution, sea level rise, and wastewater/stormwater treatment, benefiting both people and nature. Coastal Quest is advancing water quality solutions through partnerships with state and local agencies. 16177 2910018 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true 36 0 true 21 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X Tegan Hoffmann 5102105269 2625 Alcatraz Ave 609 Berkeley CA 94705 Dr Tegan Hoffmann Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 204861 0 17093 Julie Kuchepatov Senior Director 40.00 0.00 140274 0 20072 Julio Garcia Senior Director 40.00 0.00 135349 0 17138 Becca Williams Director 40.00 0.00 119157 0 11610 Hewad Rafiqi Director Finance 40.00 0.00 104304 0 17226 Sadie Waddington Dir Com & Outreach 40.00 0.00 109532 0 5304 R Peter Chip Mallari President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Catherine Kuhlman Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Jennifer Sokolove Sec & Int Trsr 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Allison Bahen Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Laurent Lo de Janvry Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sapna Thottathil Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 813477 88443 6 false true false Mighty NonProfits 254 Ilene Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523 Bookkpg. & Fin. Mgmt. Svc 102747 1 X 1083793 2028868 3112661 Contracts 900099 129128 129128 129128 9684 9684 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 900099 1850 1850 1850 3253323 129128 11534 X 460456 460456 0 0 0 225936 172638 19408 33890 0 1402571 1167378 125459 109734 51418 39531 8816 3071 79151 63723 10290 5138 135158 112462 12130 10566 0 4322 1438 2884 118570 118570 0 24601 24601 0 647404 627248 19891 265 8866 6300 2474 92 45838 29668 14365 1805 34091 26966 7015 110 0 126298 108043 17525 730 65505 63900 830 775 0 39080 30267 8813 0 0 0 6492 6492 0 3475757 2910018 366149 199590 439081 463393 582170 436007 894363 648149 23875 21267 0 0 0 0 9664 9189 0 0 0 0 0 25734 8779 1974887 1586784 353918 285005 81000 14199 33500 21000 26634 9179 495052 329383 X 144408 79338 1335427 1178063 1479835 1257401 1974887 1586784 -222434 X false true X true false X 822737 1553070 2634226 3290541 3112661 11413235 0 0 822737 1553070 2634226 3290541 3112661 11413235 3097194 8316041 72 191 6844 9684 16791 0 1509 1680 1850 5039 11435065 352113 0.72720 0.72180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Operating lease liability 9179 9179 X 3253323 3253323 3253323 3475757 3475757 3475757 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of December 31, 2024 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed. X X X X true Chevalier Consulting Adv 418 Second Ave West Haven CT 06516 Fundraising consulting false 15401 Aparna Ramakrishnan LLC 112 Madera Avenue San Carlos CA 94070 Proposal Development false 708000 9200 698800 false 708000 24601 698800 CA true Altasea at Port of LA 2451 Signal St San Pedro CA 90731 463977904 501c3 6903 0 MPA Outreach & Education Bay Foundation of Morro Bay 601 Embarcadero Ste 11 Morro Bay CA 93442 770215847 501c3 6250 0 MPA Outreach & Education Cal Marine Sanctuary Fdn 99 Pacific St Ste 455 A Monterey CA 93940 943225675 501c3 28000 0 MPA Outreach & Education California Academy of Science 55 Music Concourse San Francisco CA 94118 941156258 501c3 70000 0 MPA Outreach & Education California Coastkeeper Allian 1100 11th Street Sacramento CA 95814 954834043 501c3 7000 0 Small Grants Program Color the Water 4525 South Slauson Ave Culver City CA 90230 853800480 501c3 30000 0 MPA Outreach & Education Crystal Cove Conservancy 5 Crystal Cove Newport Coast CA 92657 330878633 501c3 10000 0 MPA Outreach & Education Ctr for Environ Econ Develop 337 W Clark St Box 8028 Eureka CA 95502 943186347 501c3 60000 0 MPA Outreach & Education Greater Farallones Assoc PO Box 29386 San Francisco CA 94129 943227237 501c3 10000 0 MPA Outreach & Education Green Cities Fund 162 Panoramic Way Berkeley CA 94704 203911647 501c3 30000 0 MPA Outreach & Education International Bird Rescue 4369 Cordelia Rd Fairchild CA 94534 941739027 501c3 7000 0 Participation in Coastal Quest's Laguna Canyon Foundation 10 Phillips St Laguna Beach CA 92651 330441816 501c3 7500 0 MPA Outreach & Education Monterey Coastkeeper PO Box 855 Seaside CA 93955 861423318 501c3 16796 0 MPA Outreach & Education Nature Collective 777 S Highway 101 Ste 112 Solana Beach CA 92075 330358660 501c3 22478 0 MPA Outreach & Education Norton Bay Watershed Council PO Box 15332 Fritz Creek AK 99603 461632780 501c3 6000 0 Small Grants Program Orange County Coastkeeper 3151 Airway Ave Ste F-110 Costa Mesa CA 92626 330847892 501c3 21028 0 MPA Outreach & Education Siuslaw Watershed Council PO Box 422 Mapleton OR 97453 931234456 501c3 7000 0 Small Grant Distribution Surfrider Foundation PO Box 73550 San Clemente CA 92673 953941826 501c3 7000 0 Small Grant Distribution Sustainable Solano PO Box 1215 Benicia CA 94510 050589694 501c3 52500 0 Nature-Based Resilience Program Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation 9452 Telephone Rd STE 432 Ventura CA 93004 954124859 501c3 40000 0 MPA Outreach & Education 20 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used We monitor grant funds by understanding the terms, using a dedicated account, tracking expenditures, reconciling budgets regularly, implementing internal controls, and maintaining detailed records. X X X X true false false false false false false false false Dr Tegan Hoffmann Executive Dir. 204861 8329 8764 221954 Julie Kuchepatov Senior Director 140274 5814 14258 160346 Julio Garcia Senior Director 135349 5422 11716 152487 Tegan Hoffmann Executive Dir. 80872 Office lease from LLC false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Coastal Quest leases office space from a single member LLC of the Executive Director. The LLC guarantees a $350,000 line of credit from a Bank to Coastal Quest. Total paid under this arrangement was $80,872. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b After staff and CPA prepare DRAFT we share with the Treasurer for review and after addressing any issues we share revised FINAL DRAFT with Board for review and vote for final approval and submission. Should any issues arise flagged by the Board we will addresss them before vote. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Yes we request Board members to raise potential conflicts of interest at each Board meeting and relevant agenda items. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board created a subcommitee to review compensation as well as performance review of the ED. The subcommittee presented to the Board and approves annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b This process includes comparable data and documentation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Coastal Quest is committed to transparency and accountability in all aspects of our operations. In alignment with best practices and IRS guidelines, we make our key organizational documentsincluding our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, and financial statementspublicly accessible on Guidestar for anyone to view and will be provided upon written or verbal request. Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h & Form 990, Part IX, line 1 In addition to the activity reflected in the financial statements the Organization partnered with another organization as part of a collaborative program. During the year ended December 31, 2024, $114,320 in funds received and disbursed as a result of this program partnership were accounted for on a pass-through basis.