2026-03-04T11:20:26-08:00 2024-12-31 921445842 Maher & Mitchell LLP 211 San Ysidro Santa Barbara CA 93108 990 2024-01-01 201531390 LOS PADRES FORESTWATCH INC LOSP 8056174610 PO BOX 831 SANTA BARBARA CA 93102 JEFF KUYPER Executive Director 2026-03-04 true true MATTHEW MITCHELL CPA P01627091 8059691339 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X JEFF KUYPER 1735355 false X WWW.FORESTWATCH.ORG X 2004 CA PROTECTING LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS ALONG CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL COAST. 8 8 7 98 0 852300 1519098 0 13417 28919 108358 43310 974075 1591327 0 0 708301 780213 0 204233 245732 303206 954033 1083419 20042 507908 763112 1099488 174116 2584 588996 1096904 LOS PADRES FORESTWATCH PROTECTS THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST AND THE CARRIZO PLAIN NATIONAL MONUMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND WHEN NECESSARY, LEGAL ACTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR COMMUNITIES, CLIMATE AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. false false 467342 Advocacy & Monitoring Monitored development and resource extraction proposals throughout Los Padres National Forest, Carrizo Plain National Monument, and other public lands along Californias central coast, advocating for maximum environmental protection. Submitted comment letters, filed appeals, met with land management agencies, collaborated with scientists, and conducted on-the-ground monitoring and surveys to protect land, rivers, plants, and wildlife. Ensured cancellation of a plan to drill 8 new oil wells in the forest. Monitored forest thinning operation on Tecuya Ridge. Spearheaded legal challenge to protect endangered steelhead trout. Secured passage of Room to Roam Act to protect our regions wildlife. 357730 Public Education & Outreach Informed local communities about the value of our regions public lands, the threats and challenges facing these wild places, and opportunities to better protect these areas. Distributed information via our website, monthly e-news, news releases, webinars, and public events. Organized several outings with youth and families from underserved communities to introduce them to the outdoors and foster the next generation of public lands advocates. Orchestrated events in conjunction with Latino Conservation Week and undertook other initiatives to increase underrepresented voices in the outdoors. 32999 Land Stewardship & Volunteer Programs: Managed 68 acres of private forestland in the San Emigdio Mountains that we acquired for conservation purposes. Organized crews to remove hundreds of pounds of toxic lead and trash throughout the forest, reducing pollution to soils and waterways. Cleaned up more than 900 lbs. of lead ammunition and over 500 lbs. of plastic across seven different derelict target shooting sites in Ventura County. Engaged volunteers, and provided educational and career growth to 7 interns and fellows, providing training and inspiration for tomorrows conservation leaders. 858071 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 19 0 true 7 true false false false false true true true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X X JEFF KUYPER 8056174610 PO BOX 831 SANTA BARBARA CA 93102 X JEFF KUYPER Executive Dir 50.00 0.00 124384 0 0 ANNA DELASKI Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SAM THOMAS President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TERRI LAINE Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA KROUT Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRIS COLLIER Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 VIC THASIAH Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NATHAN WALLACE Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY COTTER Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MACY MCGINNESS Vice President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 124384 1 false false false 0 38153 1480945 1519098 0 28919 28919 0 0 0 10127 10127 0 151656 116922 34734 0 25555 16979 8576 8576 0 1591327 37495 0 0 0 0 141751 109148 11340 21263 0 529503 389184 2648 137671 0 58756 43493 1339 13924 50203 50203 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18925 11838 3349 3738 35074 35074 0 51817 51817 14627 11555 1463 1609 0 0 0 0 2267 2267 37414 30486 608 6320 OUTREACH 57771 57771 OUTSIDE SERVICES 42000 42000 FUNDRAISING EXP 19696 19696 INTERN STIPENDS 11200 11200 12415 12035 368 12 1083419 858071 21115 204233 0 565123 901580 0 0 0 0 0 21571 23757 0 192202 18051 176418 174151 0 0 0 0 0 763112 1099488 172000 2116 2584 174116 2584 X 568954 588996 20042 507908 588996 1096904 763112 1099488 507908 X false false false X 701306 823148 561830 852300 1519098 4457682 0 0 701306 823148 561830 852300 1519098 4457682 599016 3858666 214 125 590 13459 28919 43307 0 0 4500989 0.85730 0.80420 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false true false true 25155 false false true 3544 false false 28699 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description LOS PADRES FORESTWATCH CONTACTED LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE MORE WILDERNESS AREAS IN THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, TO OPPOSE LEGISLATION HARMFUL TO PUBLIC LANDS, AND TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT PROTECTS LAND AND WILDLIFE. LOBBYING ACTIVITIES INCLUDED MEETINGS WITH OFFICIALS AND ENCOURAGING STAKEHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC TO WRITE LETTERS. Part IV - Additional Information 174151 174151 18051 18051 174151 CREDIT CARDS 2584 2584 false OJAI WILD! 87622 87622 26242 6050 26710 SANTA BARBARA WILD! 64034 64034 8220 14290 35410 151656 151656 34462 20340 62120 116922 34734 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO PROVIDING A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. UPON FINAL REVIEW BY THE BOARD, THE FORM 990 IS SIGNED BY THE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization's conflict of interest policy was adopted by the board of directors and is distributed to each board member on an annual basis. The board members are required to disclose any relationship that could potentially be a violation of the policy and recuse themselves during any discussion and action taken during a meeting if they have a conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The compensation for the executive director and key employees are viewed and approved by the board of directors. The compensation package is based on experience, education, and other comparable data for similarly qualified individuals at other institutions. The executive director is not present during discussion and voting of the compensation by the other board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request during regular business hours at the organization's office. Amended Explanation We are amending this tax return to make the following changes to the original tax filing:1) Jeff Kuyper is now listed as a highly compensated employee rather than a individual trustee / director.2) This foundation tax return can be obtained through the foundation website and also on Charity Navigator. Part VI, Section C, Line 18 has been updated to reflect this availability.3) Holdfast Collective provided $180,000 to the foundation, the original return had reported $170,000.