Nonprofit · EIN 77-0358888
FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER
Tax-exempt · VENTURA, CA 93006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $62,799 | $37,028 | $25,771 | $159,391 | $32,520 | $126,871 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $101,100 | $106,825 | -$5,725 | $130,347 | $29,247 | $101,100 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,417
- of which government grants
- $55,067
- Membership dues
- $200
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,382
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $21,043
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $25,317
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $529
- Program services (functional)
- $37,028
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $130,347
- Total assets, end of year
- $159,391
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,520
- Net assets, end of year
- $126,871
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $126,871
- Gross receipts
- $62,799
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Rodriquez | Board member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Holly Wright | Board member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Sangor Hedrick | Board member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Andrew Prokopow | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Candice Meneghin | Board member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Marion R Botorff | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Wampole | Vice-Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lynne Plambeck | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| James Danza | Chairman Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Rodriquez | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $9,535 |
| Holly Wright | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $900 |
| Sangor Hedrick | Board member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Andrew Prokopow | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Candice Meneghin | Board member Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Barbara Wampole | Vice-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marion R Botorff | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynne Plambeck | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| James Danza | Chairman Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7713, VENTURA, CA 93006-7713
- In care of
- % RON BOTTORF
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- James Danza, 1594 Matthews Ave, Ventura, CA 93004
- Signed the 990
- Lynne Plambeck, Treasurer
- Phone
- (805) 320-2265
- Website
- fscr.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0358888 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER.
- 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
Preservation of the Santa Clara River, including its tributaries, floodplains, habitat and native flora and fauna. Restoration/management of the Hedrick Natural Area conservation easement. Restoration/management of other land trust areas that might become available. Public education on river issues.
Program accomplishments
- Explore the Coast - bringing school children down the Santa Clara River to the estuary and teaching them about the native flora land fauna that live in these habitats. This amount represents funds acually received and does not include end of the year receivables and payables.Expenses $25,317 · grants $25,317
- General preservation and maintenance of the 230 acre Hedrick Natural area. Public outreach programs, trail and plant nursery maintenance. Monitoring.Expenses $11,711 · grants $11,711
- none0
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
- 77-0358888
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $159,391
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,799
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $62,799 | $37,028 | $159,391 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $101,100 | $106,825 | $130,347 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $30,327 | $26,098 | $104,880 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 77-0358888).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER is 77-0358888.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER 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 SANTA CLARA RIVER 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 SANTA CLARA RIVER 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 SANTA CLARA RIVER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names James Danza.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $62,799, expenses of $37,028 and total assets of $159,391 at year end.
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