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Nonprofit · EIN 01-0565671

SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92110

Financials

$3M$1.4M2023$4.1M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$4,095,868$1,458,653$2,637,215$32,020,724$3,119,578$28,901,146
December 31, 2023990$3,004,781$1,359,965$1,644,816$27,779,231$1,538,600$26,240,631
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,911,411
Program service revenue
$121,308
Investment income
$42,798
Other revenue
$20,351

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$133,000
Other salaries and wages
$704,272
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,010,979
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,903
Occupancy
$74,534
Travel
$7,782
Depreciation
$3,936
Program services (functional)
$1,049,926
Management and general (functional)
$176,627
Fundraising (functional)
$232,100

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$27,779,231
Total assets, end of year
$32,020,724
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,119,578
Net assets, end of year
$28,901,146
Land, buildings and equipment
$27,541,039
Net assets without donor restrictions
$27,618,591
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,282,555
Gross receipts
$4,095,868
Employees
21
Volunteers
3,521
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Robert HutselPresident and CEO
Officer
50$133,000$18,918
Michael SchneiderChair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Alan GrantBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cary LoweSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Simon AndrewsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Charles BerwangerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Beth BrutonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cynthia IrmerVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Bob KainBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Judie LincerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Barbara PalanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
James PeughBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Phil PrydeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
James RyanTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Meena WestfordBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard LedfordBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
William AndersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Dike AnyiwoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Richard GulleyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert HutselPresident and CEO
Officer
50$131,083
Michael SchneiderChair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Alan GrantBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Cary LoweSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Simon AndrewsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Charles BerwangerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Beth BrutonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Cynthia IrmerVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bob KainBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Judie LincerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Barbara PalanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
James PeughBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Phil PrydeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
James RyanTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Meena WestfordBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Richard LedfordBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4891 PACIFIC HWY STE 114, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110-4026
In care of
% ROB HUTSEL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Robert A Hutsel, 4891 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110
Signed the 990
Robert A Hutsel, President and CEO
Phone
(619) 297-7380
Return prepared by
Munger & Company CPAs

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 01-0565671 or by the name SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To support and empower community groups working to restore and enhance the San Diego River and to foster stewardship of the important community and regional asset in perpetuity through advocacy, meaningful actions, education, and passion while promoting volunteerism and philanthropy.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Watershed Stewardship This program includes our efforts to restore and care for portions of the river through a comprehensive strategy. Program efforts include conducting research and partnering with others to gain a better understanding of the rivers ecosystem and guide future projects. This program also includes managing more than 2600 acres of open space and providing opportunities for people to enjoy and explore this beautiful landscape.
    Expenses $316,558 · revenue $98,305
  • Healthy River Healthy Community This programs works toward a health, pollution-free river through an integrated approach of data collection, collaboration and action. This program has received national recognition for this innovative approach removed more than 100 tons of trash and refuse from the river during the year. In 2024, the program focused a great deal of effort to be part of the solution to address the growing challenge of homelessness in the riverbed. The data collected is shared with numerous public agencies and social service providers so that people living in the riverbed receive resources for a pathway to a better quality of life.
    Expenses $184,733 · revenue $20,000
  • Youth Nature Education the key to the future of the San Diego River and associated ecosystems are fostering nature connections through education. A variety of approaches are used with a focus on overcoming barriers for kids to the lifelong benefits of a strong nature connection. Utilizing STEM-based and hands-on activities, this program bridges this nature divide for thousands of youth.
    Expenses $137,143

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
01-0565671
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$32,020,724
Income (IRS master file)
$4,095,868

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,095,868$1,458,653$32,020,724IRS
990December 2023$3,004,781$1,359,965$27,779,231XML
990December 2022$2,885,881$1,258,761$25,709,000IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0565671).

Questions about SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION is 01-0565671.
Is SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert A Hutsel.
Who are the officers and directors of SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,000 (Robert Hutsel, President and CEO).
How much revenue does SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,095,868, expenses of $1,458,653 and total assets of $32,020,724 at year end.

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