Nonprofit · EIN 85-0658879
ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF
Tax-exempt · SOQUEL, CA 95073
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $117,168 | $322,849 | -$205,681 | $471,786 | – | $471,786 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,161,382 | $828,937 | $332,445 | $677,467 | $0 | $677,467 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $235,610 | $688,730 | -$453,120 | $345,022 | $0 | $345,022 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $117,153
- Investment income
- $15
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,070
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $51,070
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $154,619
- Occupancy
- $9,041
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,467
- Other expenses
- $104,652
- Program services (functional)
- $247,603
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $677,467
- Total assets, end of year
- $471,786
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $471,786
- Cash, savings and investments
- $191,206
- Gross receipts
- $117,168
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGUL RULMAL | V Chair&Co-Dir. | 40 | $33,010 |
| NICOLE CRANE | chair & Co-dir. | 30 | $12,560 |
| dr MICHELLE PADDACK | Sec & Treasurer | 15 | $5,500 |
| JOSHUA D WALSH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| BIRGIT WINNING | BOARD & FINANCE | 1.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGUL RULMAL | V Chair&Co-Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $47,928 |
| NICOLE CRANE | chair & Co-dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $28,225 |
| dr MICHELLE PADDACK | Sec & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $6,000 |
| JOSHUA D WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BIRGIT WINNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGUL RULMAL | V Chair&Co-Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $28,000 |
| NICOLE CRANE | chair & Co-dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $16,250 |
| dr MICHELLE PADDACK | Sec & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $6,000 |
| JOSHUA D WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BIRGIT WINNING | BD EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4041 SOQUEL DR 302, SOQUEL, CA 95073-3105
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 10 Aqua View Drive, La Selva Drive CA 95076
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Nicole Crane, 10 Aqua View Drive, La Selva Beach CA 95076
- Signed the 990-EZ
- NICOLE CRANE, CHAIR & CO-DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (818) 751-9162
- Website
- onepeopleonereef.org
- Return prepared by
- A Bagley CPA Tax & Accounting Services
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-0658879 or by the name ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF.
- 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 achieve effective and enduring protection of critical marine habitats and the people who rely on them.-To develop innovative & diverse partnerships that advance adaptive management and conservation in Micronesian outer islands.-To develop local capacity through a unique collaborative approach that weaves traditional knowledge & management practices together with modern science and technology.
Program accomplishments
- Technical Assistance for Community-led Reef Conservation and ManagementLong-term goal: Support sustainable coastal resource management by integrating Western science with traditional and local knowledge systems, enabling communities to make informed,culturally aligned stewardship decisions. 2025 updates and accomplishments:-OPOR worked with communities on Ulithi Atoll to draft an atoll-wide management plan-Continued technical assistance in Yap and Ulithi, supporting community-based reef management planning.-Organized and led a community meeting to update participants on program activities and progress.-Supported field research, including eDNA sampling and reef fish connectivity assessments.-Drafted and compiled preliminary field reports summarizing ecological and cultural data.-Contributed to the Ulithi Management Plan, completing a substantial portion of the document for submission as a Marine Protected Area plan.-Trained local participants and youth leaders in reef monitoring and conservation practices.Expenses $77,626
- Scientific ResearchLong-term goal:Provide data, data analysis, and interpretation on the status of reef and nearshoreecosystems and organisms to support decision-making of local communities.2025 accomplishments:In 2025, OPOR conducted ecological baseline assessments in Yap State, FederatedStates of Micronesia, to document reef conditions and support science-informedcommunity and policy decision-making. Scientific field activities included ecological monitoring across 20 reef sites and 5 habitat types over 14 days of fieldwork.Research activities utilized GIS mapping and spatial analysis tools and deployed 8scientific methods to assess reef ecosystem condition and biodiversity. The team collected data from reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds, and deployed more than 10 environmental monitoring instruments to support ongoing ecological monitoring and analysis in service of community led stewardship. The research supported community understanding of marine ecosystems andcontributed scientific information relevant to ongoing environmental review and planning processes associated with proposed coastal development activities in Yap.Expenses $128,840
- Education and OutreachLong-term goals: Support the documentation and preservation of culture and traditional practices bycreating media, art, and educational materials in collaboration with local communities to share with local communities, the general public, and policymakers.2025 accomplishments:In 2025, OPOR expanded communications, storytelling, and outreach efforts to elevatecommunity voices, share scientific findings, and strengthen public awareness aroundmarine stewardship and conservation in Micronesia.OPORs Media Director coordinated organizational communications across social mediaand digital communications platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook,sharing educational content, project updates, and stories from Yap and Ulithicommunities. Media activities included development of visual storytelling materials,photography, video documentation, and narrative content highlighting ecologicalmonitoring, cultural knowledge, and community engagement activities.OPOR also supported continued collaboration with local artists and cultural contributors, including coordination connected to Ulithian Vibes and National Geographic-supported programming. Additional communications efforts included development support for a five-year impact report integrating scientific findings, community narratives, graphics, and data visualization materials.Educational and outreach materials were shared through public-facing digital platforms and community engagement activities to support broader awareness of marineconservation, cultural stewardship, and community-based resource management.These communications and outreach activities strengthened OPORs ability to sharescientific and cultural knowledge with local communities, partners, funders,policymakers, and broader public audiences while supporting the long-term preservation of cultural and environmental knowledge systems.Expenses $41,137
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-EZ 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
- 85-0658879
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $471,786
- Income (IRS master file)
- $117,168
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $117,168 | $322,849 | $471,786 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,161,382 | $828,937 | $677,467 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $235,610 | $688,730 | $345,022 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $772,180 | $99,373 | $799,178 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Nicole Crane | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-0658879).
Questions about ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF
- What is the EIN of ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF is 85-0658879.
- Is ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF 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 ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF 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 ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Nicole Crane.
- Who are the officers and directors of ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,010 (MAGUL RULMAL, V Chair&Co-Dir.).
- How much revenue does ONE PEOPLE ONE REEF have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $117,168, expenses of $322,849 and total assets of $471,786 at year end.
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