Nonprofit · EIN 68-0373871
FRIENDS OF THE DUNES
Tax-exempt · ARCATA, CA 95518
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,542,969 | $1,459,874 | $83,095 | $3,377,876 | $200,282 | $3,177,594 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,199,180 | $1,180,792 | $18,388 | $3,307,846 | $214,715 | $3,093,131 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,499,221
- of which government grants
- $1,311,195
- Program service revenue
- $32,105
- Investment income
- $2,683
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $324
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,377
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,483
- Other revenue
- $8,960
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,579
- Other salaries and wages
- $227,843
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $345,529
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,875
- Occupancy
- $11,170
- Depreciation
- $39,720
- Program services (functional)
- $1,353,440
- Management and general (functional)
- $38,773
- Fundraising (functional)
- $67,661
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,307,846
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,377,876
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $200,282
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,177,594
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,712,584
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $392,901
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,784,693
- Gross receipts
- $1,569,039
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE FORTNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $68,579 |
| CAROL VANDER MEER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| DESIREE DAVENPORT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| CARLA AVILA-MARTINEZ | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| RHIANNON LEWIS-STEPHENSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| WIL FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| MARISA LIA FORMOSA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| JOHN ST MARIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH FERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| MATT SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YVONNE EVERETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE FORTNER | PROGRAM & OP Officer | 37 | $53,757 | $7,654 |
| MICHAEL CIPRA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $49,424 | $0 |
| CARLA AVILA-MARTINEZ | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| DESIREE DAVENPORT | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH FERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA LIA FORMOSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| WIL FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN LARDIERE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHIANNON LEWIS-STEPHENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ST MARIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL VANDER MEER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE WITZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 186, ARCATA, CA 95518-0186
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUZANNE FORTNER, PO BOX 186, ARCATA, CA 955210186
- Signed the 990
- SUZANNE FORTNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (707) 444-1397
- Website
- FRIENDSOFTHEDUNES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSSMAN HAGUE AN ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATI
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0373871 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE DUNES.
- 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
FRIENDS OF THE DUNES IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVING THE NATURAL DIVERSITY OF COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: COASTAL EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH AND ADULTS.Expenses $687,819
- EDUCATION: GUIDED WALKS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND A SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS AND FULL-DAY FIELD TRIPS THAT REACHES 2,700 STUDENTS ANNUALLY.Expenses $154,275 · revenue $19,677
- LAND STEWARDSHIP: THE RESTORATION PROGRAM COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS ALMOST EVERY WEEKEND OF THE YEAR TO RESTORE COAST AREAS ALONG THE ENTIRE NORTH SPIT, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 300 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING ANNUALLY.Expenses $485,206
- VISITOR CENTER/NATURE: THE HUMBOLDT COASTAL NATURE CENTER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SIX DAYS A WEEK WITH INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS AND MILES OF PUBLIC TRAILS ACCESS. DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATURE CENTER INCLUDES COMPLETING ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT THAT WERE NOT COMPLETED IN THE FIRST PHASE, AS WELL AS INDOOR EXHIBITS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE GIFT SHOP.Expenses $26,140 · revenue $10,127
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
- 68-0373871
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C123)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,377,876
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,569,039
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,542,969 | $1,459,874 | $3,377,876 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,199,180 | $1,180,792 | $3,307,846 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $523,871 | $470,418 | $3,124,074 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 68-0373871).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE DUNES
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE DUNES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE DUNES is 68-0373871.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE DUNES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE DUNES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE DUNES 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 FRIENDS OF THE DUNES 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 FRIENDS OF THE DUNES 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 FRIENDS OF THE DUNES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SUZANNE FORTNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE DUNES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,579 (SUZANNE FORTNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE DUNES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,542,969, expenses of $1,459,874 and total assets of $3,377,876 at year end.
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