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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0647946

SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Financials

$1.4M$1.2M2022$921K$1.1M2023$2.3M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,281,258$1,311,324$969,934$2,881,028$273,247$2,607,781
December 31, 2023990$921,217$1,090,517-$169,300$2,363,056$725,209$1,637,847
December 31, 2022990$1,360,636$1,162,593$198,043$1,976,731$169,584$1,807,147
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,261,797
of which government grants
$195,406
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$42,151
Net income from fundraising events
-$22,690
Other revenue
-$22,690

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$190,300
Other salaries and wages
$604,250
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$927,295
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$48,938
Occupancy
$38,797
Travel
$17,345
Depreciation
$17,755
Program services (functional)
$1,025,397
Management and general (functional)
$162,899
Fundraising (functional)
$123,028

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,363,056
Total assets, end of year
$2,881,028
Total liabilities, end of year
$273,247
Net assets, end of year
$2,607,781
Land, buildings and equipment
$71,020
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,946,684
Net assets with donor restrictions
$661,097
Gross receipts
$2,348,582
Employees
12
Year formed
1995
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 / weekCompensation
PHILLIP MUSEGAASExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$190,300
CINDY LINPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LEE DURANTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DIANE CASTANEDASecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL TORTIVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TYLER HEEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
BRUCE REZNICKDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JOE CALLAHANDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MATT O'MALLEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHILLIP MUSEGAASExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$180,000
MATT O'MALLEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$8,706
CINDY LINPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LEE DURANTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DIANE CASTANEDASecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL TORTIVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TYLER HEEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
BRUCE REZNICKDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JOE CALLAHANDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matt OMalleyExecutive Director
Former
40$211,500
Pillip MusgasExecutive Director
Officer
40$39,095
Cindy LinPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Lee DuranTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Diane CastanedaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Michael TortiVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Tyler HeeDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bruce ReznikDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Joe CallahanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8305 VICKERS ST STE 209, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111-2111
In care of
% PAUL C HEESCHEN INCORPORATOR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PHILLIP MUSEGAAS, 8305 VICKERS STREET 209, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
Signed the 990
PHILLIP MUSEGAAS, Executive Director
Phone
(619) 758-7743
Return prepared by
Matranga & Company An Accountancy Corp

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0647946 or by the name SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER.

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

Mission

SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER (ORGANIZATION) IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND RESTORING FISHABLE, SWIMMABLE AND DRINAKABLE WATER IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ADVOCACY-URGING REGULATORY AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS AS WELL AS STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR STRICTER STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF REGULATIONS, COMPLIANCE WITH THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE LAWS, AND ENHANCED COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY. ADVOCACY INCLUDES POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION AS WELL AS LITIGATION.
    Expenses $457,670 · grants $564,679 · revenue $31,900
  • EDUCATION-THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL LESSONS AND WATER EDUCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL EDUCATORS(FORMAL AND INFORMAL) TO HELP K-12 GRADE STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LOCAL ECOLOGYAND WATER ISSUES. STUDENTS DEVELOP A SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP AND KNOWLEDGE OF SPECIFIC ACTIONS THEY CAN TAKE TO PROTECT SAN DIEGO HABITATS AND WATER. ADDITIONALLY, PROJECT SWELL CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, TEACHER TRAINING AND SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL SAN DIEGO UNIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION REACHES THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS AND CITIZENS AT SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS, AND TRAIN HUNDREDS OF TEACHERS TO HELP THEM IMPLEMENT THESE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LESSONS EACH YEAR.
    Expenses $299,308 · grants $279,608 · revenue $63,880
  • MONITORING-THE ORGANIZATIONMONITORS WATER QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THIS INCLUDES RIVERSAND STREAMS, AS WELL AS POLLUTED RUNOFF FROM CONSTRUCTION SITES, SCRAP YARDS AND ANY OTHER INDUSTRIAL SITE. WHEN POLLUTED DISCHARGES ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL WATER LAWS, THE ORGANIZATION INITIATES LITIGTION AGAINST VIOLATORS.
    Expenses $268,419 · grants $121,558 · revenue $63,800

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
33-0647946
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C320)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,881,028
Income (IRS master file)
$2,348,582

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,281,258$1,311,324$2,881,028XML
990December 2023$921,217$1,090,517$2,363,056XML
990December 2022$1,360,636$1,162,593$1,976,731XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 33-0647946).

Questions about SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER

What is the EIN of SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER is 33-0647946.
Is SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER 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 COASTKEEPER 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 COASTKEEPER 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 COASTKEEPER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PHILLIP MUSEGAAS.
Who are the officers and directors of SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $190,300 (PHILLIP MUSEGAAS, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,281,258, expenses of $1,311,324 and total assets of $2,881,028 at year end.

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