Nonprofit · EIN 20-1531390
LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,591,327 | $1,083,419 | $507,908 | $1,099,488 | $2,584 | $1,096,904 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $974,075 | $954,033 | $20,042 | $763,112 | $174,116 | $588,996 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,519,098
- Membership dues
- $38,153
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $28,919
- Net income from fundraising events
- $34,734
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $8,576
- Other revenue
- $43,310
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,751
- Other salaries and wages
- $529,503
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $780,213
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $51,817
- Travel
- $14,627
- Depreciation
- $2,267
- Program services (functional)
- $858,071
- Management and general (functional)
- $21,115
- Fundraising (functional)
- $204,233
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $763,112
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,099,488
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,584
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,096,904
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $174,151
- Gross receipts
- $1,735,355
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 98
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF KUYPER | Executive Dir | 50 | $124,384 |
| ANNA DELASKI | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SAM THOMAS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TERRI LAINE | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICIA KROUT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRIS COLLIER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| VIC THASIAH | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| NATHAN WALLACE | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EMILY COTTER | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MACY MCGINNESS | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF KUYPER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 50 | $120,736 | $9,234 |
| ANNA DELASKI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI LAINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA KROUT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS COLLIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VIC THASIAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY COTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MACY MCGINNESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN MORTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL BARKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 831, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102-0831
- In care of
- % JEFF KUYPER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEFF KUYPER
- Signed the 990
- JEFF KUYPER, Executive Director
- Phone
- (805) 617-4610
- Website
- WWW.FORESTWATCH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Maher & Mitchell LLP
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $467,342
- 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.Expenses $357,730
- 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.Expenses $32,999
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1531390
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,099,488
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,735,355
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,591,327 | $1,083,419 | $1,099,488 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $974,075 | $954,033 | $763,112 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $570,644 | $596,257 | $572,713 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH
- What is the EIN of LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH is 20-1531390.
- Is LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH 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 LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH 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 LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH 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 LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JEFF KUYPER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,384 (JEFF KUYPER, Executive Dir).
- How much revenue does LOS PADRES FOREST WATCH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,591,327, expenses of $1,083,419 and total assets of $1,099,488 at year end.
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