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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1678716

COASTAL QUEST

Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94705

Financials

$3.3M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COASTAL QUEST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,253,323$3,475,757-$222,434$1,586,784$329,383$1,257,401
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,112,661
of which government grants
$1,083,793
Program service revenue
$129,128
Investment income
$9,684
Other revenue
$1,850

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$460,456
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$225,936
Other salaries and wages
$1,402,571
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,894,234
Professional fundraising fees
$24,601
Legal fees
$4,322
Accounting fees
$118,570
Occupancy
$126,298
Travel
$65,505
Program services (functional)
$2,910,018
Management and general (functional)
$366,149
Fundraising (functional)
$199,590

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,974,887
Total assets, end of year
$1,586,784
Total liabilities, end of year
$329,383
Net assets, end of year
$1,257,401
Net assets without donor restrictions
$79,338
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,178,063
Gross receipts
$3,253,323
Employees
21
Volunteers
6
Year formed
1999
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
Dr Tegan HoffmannExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$204,861$17,093
Julie KuchepatovSenior Director40$140,274$20,072
Julio GarciaSenior Director40$135,349$17,138
Becca WilliamsDirector40$119,157$11,610
Hewad RafiqiDirector Finance40$104,304$17,226
Sadie WaddingtonDir Com & Outreach40$109,532$5,304
R Peter Chip MallariPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Catherine KuhlmanVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Dr Jennifer SokoloveSec & Int Trsr
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Allison BahenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Laurent Lo de JanvryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sapna ThottathilBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2625 ALCATRAZ AVE 609, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2702
In care of
% TEGAN C HOFFMANN PHD
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
283 4th Street, Oakland CA 94607
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dr Tegan Hoffmann, 2625 Alcatraz Ave 609, Berkeley, CA 94705
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Tegan Hoffmann, 6015 Colby Street, Oakland CA 94618
Signed the 990
Dr Tegan Hoffmann, Executive Dir.
Phone
(510) 210-5269
Return prepared by
Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $1,673,902 · grants $145,490 · revenue $47,511
  • 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.
    Expenses $626,402 · grants $34,000 · revenue $81,617
  • 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.
    Expenses $593,537 · grants $280,966
  • 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.
    Expenses $16,177

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
31-1678716
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,586,784
Income (IRS master file)
$3,253,323

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$3,466,050$3,147,267$1,974,887IRS
990December 2022$2,639,426$2,063,420$1,377,265IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Tegan Hoffmann
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 COASTAL QUEST

What is the EIN of COASTAL QUEST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COASTAL QUEST is 31-1678716.
Is COASTAL QUEST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to COASTAL QUEST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COASTAL QUEST 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 COASTAL QUEST 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 COASTAL QUEST 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 COASTAL QUEST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dr Tegan Hoffmann.
Who are the officers and directors of COASTAL QUEST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $204,861 (Dr Tegan Hoffmann, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does COASTAL QUEST have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,253,323, expenses of $3,475,757 and total assets of $1,586,784 at year end.

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