Nonprofit · EIN 77-0502739
GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER
Also known as DUNES CENTER
Tax-exempt · GUADALUPE, CA 93434
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $505,614 | $398,803 | $106,811 | $784,004 | $3,210 | $780,794 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $464,888 | $468,119 | -$3,231 | $718,553 | $9,495 | $709,058 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $381,840 | $418,180 | -$36,340 | $675,196 | $4,443 | $670,753 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $420,805
- of which government grants
- $203,720
- Membership dues
- $6,979
- Program service revenue
- $46,563
- Investment income
- $8,752
- Net income from fundraising events
- $33,529
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$4,260
- Other revenue
- $29,494
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $247,789
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $247,789
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,956
- Occupancy
- $15,211
- Travel
- $6,176
- Depreciation
- $12,666
- Program services (functional)
- $166,715
- Management and general (functional)
- $204,695
- Fundraising (functional)
- $27,393
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $718,553
- Total assets, end of year
- $784,004
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,210
- Net assets, end of year
- $780,794
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $249,970
- Publicly traded securities
- $163,777
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $615,116
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $165,678
- Gross receipts
- $531,363
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 26
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER HARRISON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BEN OAKLEY | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT COOKS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELANIE BACKER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLI BRIGGS | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY STONE | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN EVANGELISTA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIKA WEBER | Chief Executive Office Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT COOKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BRIAN BILLONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BEN OAKLEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HARRISON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KELLI BRIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KELLY STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KAREN EVANGELISTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIKA WEBER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAOMI ALTERGOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GABY MENDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLI BRIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BEN OAKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT COOKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HARRISON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JIM CORRIDAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN BILLONES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1065 GUADALUPE ST, GUADALUPE, CA 93434-1321
- In care of
- % JENNIFER HARRISON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jennifer Harrison, 1065 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe, CA 93434
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER HARRISON, President
- Phone
- (805) 343-2455
- Website
- www.dunescenter.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0502739 or by the name GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER.
- 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
To promote the conservation and restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo dunes ecosystem through education, research, and the support of cooperative stewardship.
Program accomplishments
- Restoration of coastal dune habitats, improving and protecting sensitive habitats and listed species; provide nature and science education and archeological program servicing over 1500 local area students; host a variety of events with over 500 people in attendance and activities for the general public for over 400 people and had 1200 visitors to the museum for public visitation.Expenses $138,348 · revenue $467,368
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 | 990 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
- 77-0502739
- 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)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $784,004
- Income (IRS master file)
- $531,363
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $505,614 | $398,803 | $784,004 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $464,888 | $468,119 | $718,553 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $381,840 | $418,180 | $675,196 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $276,789 | $298,043 | $706,530 | 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 77-0502739).
Questions about GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER
- What is the EIN of GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER is 77-0502739.
- Is GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER 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 GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jennifer Harrison.
- Who are the officers and directors of GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $505,614, expenses of $398,803 and total assets of $784,004 at year end.
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