Nonprofit · EIN 33-0441816
LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,875,509 | $1,779,115 | $96,394 | $3,625,015 | $158,022 | $3,466,993 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,751,918 | $1,839,192 | -$87,274 | $3,426,399 | $200,440 | $3,225,959 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,036,638 | $1,706,134 | $330,504 | $3,402,410 | $232,918 | $3,169,492 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,300,170
- of which government grants
- $121,832
- Program service revenue
- $536,154
- Investment income
- $42,918
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,261
- Other revenue
- -$3,733
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,560
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,080,389
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,441,399
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $33,340
- Occupancy
- $31,374
- Depreciation
- $46,861
- Program services (functional)
- $1,414,042
- Management and general (functional)
- $202,443
- Fundraising (functional)
- $162,630
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,426,399
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,625,015
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $158,022
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,466,993
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $530,824
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,739,580
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,992,808
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $474,185
- Gross receipts
- $1,881,770
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 1,100
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE KAUFMANN | SR. DIR. OF CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,008 | $26,843 |
| KARIN VARDAMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024) Officer | 20 | $77,538 | $8,293 |
| MICHELLE KREMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FERGUSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT THOMAS | SEC. 2024/EXEC. DIR. 2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELE HEUER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB BURNHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN FRANK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEN OFFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA NORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY STROMBOTNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM PASSOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRILL ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE KEMPF | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALLIE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAYLE WAITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GENE FELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANCINE SCINTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK ANKERSTAR | DIRECTOR (THRU 2/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EV MENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHANNA FELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALLIE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/2023) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,837 | $8,994 |
| JACKY CORDERO | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,510 | $5,300 |
| KARIN VARDAMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $10,667 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KREMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT FERGUSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DRAPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN FRANK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEN OFFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELE HEUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MADELEINE PETERSON | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY STROMBOTNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA NORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK ANKERSTAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA FELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE KEMPF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE WAITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRILL ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM PASSOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallie Jones | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,420 |
| Mark Draper | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Ferguson | Vice President & Interim Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Thomas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Calen Offield | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adele Casso Heuer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Frank | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Johanna Felder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Passow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Ramsey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carey Strombotne | Director Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Madeline Peterson | Director Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Sue Kempf | Director Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 PHILLIPS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-0800
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT THOMAS, 10 PHILLIPS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (949) 497-8324
- Website
- LAGUNACANYON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WINDES INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0441816 or by the name LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION AND ONGOING PROTECTION OF THE SOUTH COAST WILDERNESS. WE ENVISION A THRIVING COASTAL ECOSYSTEM THAT SERVES AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION, CONNECTION, AND REFUGE FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- HABITAT CONSERVATION: FIELD CREW RESTORES AND MAINTAINS NATIVE HABITAT AND COMPLETES HABITAT MITIGATION AND WILDFIRE FUEL MANAGEMENT PROJECTS, AS WELL AS RUNNING A NATIVE PLANT NURSERY AND OFFERING HABITAT MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $835,719 · revenue $510,954
- OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM OFFERS ONE-DAY AND LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING PATROLLING WILDERNESS PARK BACKCOUNTRY, LEADING HIKES, AND MORE. TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELD TRIP PROGRAM INTRODUCES OVER 5,000 UNDERSERVED AND LOCAL YOUTH TO THE WILDERNESS EVERY YEAR.Expenses $393,471 · revenue $20,300
- TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT: TRAIL CREW MAINTAINS AND IMPROVES TRAILS IN ALISO AND WOOD CANYONS AND LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS PARKS, CLOSES UNAUTHORIZED TRAILS TO PROTECT HABITAT, AND OFFERS TRAIL MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER DAYS.Expenses $184,852 · revenue $4,900
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0441816
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C123)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,625,015
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,881,770
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,875,509 | $1,779,115 | $3,625,015 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,751,918 | $1,839,192 | $3,426,399 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,036,638 | $1,706,134 | $3,402,410 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 33-0441816).
Questions about LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION is 33-0441816.
- Is LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAGUNA CANYON 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 LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SCOTT THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,008 (GEORGE KAUFMANN, SR. DIR. OF CONSERVATION PROGRAMS).
- How much revenue does LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,875,509, expenses of $1,779,115 and total assets of $3,625,015 at year end.
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