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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0458533

REFUGIA MARIN

Tax-exempt · LARKSPUR, CA 94939

Financials

$186K$125K2024$658K$500K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of REFUGIA MARIN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$657,675$499,500$158,175$306,087$0$306,087
December 31, 2024990-EZ$185,565$124,590$60,975$138,555–$138,555
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$654,723
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,813
Other revenue
$139

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$74,351
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$81,279
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,565
Program services (functional)
$471,924
Management and general (functional)
$13,327
Fundraising (functional)
$14,249

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$138,555
Total assets, end of year
$306,087
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$306,087
Publicly traded securities
$10,108
Net assets without donor restrictions
$306,087
Gross receipts
$657,675
Employees
3
Volunteers
126
Year formed
2022
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dana SwisherExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
JILL REAPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kristina WilsonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SARAH D'ALEXANDERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kristen GregorievTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Dawniele PashaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JULY JOHNSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dana SwisherExecutive Dir.21$0
JILL REAPresident4$0
Kristina WilsonVice President2$0
July JohnsonSecretary1$0
Kristen GregorievTreasurer6$0
Dawniele PashaDirector5$0
Gretchen Le BuhnDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
88 WILTSHIRE AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939-2103
In care of
% DANA SWISHER
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
88 Wiltshire Ave, Larkspur CA 94939
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Dana Swisher, 88 WILTSHIRE AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Jennifer Shambroom, 312 William Ave, Larkspur CA 94939
Signed the 990
Kristen Gregoriev, Treasurer
Phone
(415) 706-5115
Return prepared by
Mark Mumm CPA

Mission

Our mission is to create thriving habitat gardens for local pollinators and wildlife. We transform neglected public spaces in Marin County by removing invasive species and planting native California landscapes. Our goal is to support biodiversity and enhance the beauty and sustainability of these spaces.We promote community stewardship and provide environmental education. Through partnerships with cities and school districts, we maximize the habitat potential of their lands. We educate youth, families, and community members through talks, educational signage, and school assemblies, emphasizing the importance of sustainable stewardship.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 1: Corte Madera Town Park Habitat Garden The final Phase 4 was installed in January. Informational signs were installed. Our volunteer Refugia Rangers had ten maintenance work days. 2: Corte Madera Wilds at Pixley Pond The planting at the pond was completed spring 2025. ?This pond enhancement will become a sanctuary for wildlife and a hub for watershed education. 3: Hall Middle School Native Plant Garden installation completed.A grant from the CA Wildlife Conservation Board administered by ROOTS under Point Blue Conservation, was fully installed and completed November 2025. Educational materials have been developed. 4: East Corte Madera Community Garden Refugia Marin has contracted with the Town of Corte Madera to install and maintain this Peoples garden, a food and habitat resource. This community garden has been USDA-approved as a Peoples Garden. 5. Watershed Education Continues with a third NOAA Grant awarded?Refugia Marin is partnering with Neil Cummins and NOAA to inspire 4th and 5th graders with hands-on lessons about the vital role of native plants in protecting our watershed. 6. The Dan Stralka Memorial Garden at Dominican University is now a Refugia Marin maintained and enhanced garden. The habitat garden is being enjoyed by the community and used by several classes on campus for hands on research and education. 7. Marin Sonoma Water Wise Garden Tour Answered questions from 100+ visitors to our demonstration Habitat Garden at Corte Madera Town Park. Gave out seeds and educational materials on water wise native plants and pollinators. 8. Larkspur Library A Habitat Garden agreement has been signed with the Town of Larkspur. Installation of a 16,000 square foot to be installed spring 2026.
    Expenses $471,924

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
92-0458533
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$306,087
Income (IRS master file)
$657,675

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$110,726$38,146$77,580IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Jennifer Shambroom
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about REFUGIA MARIN

What is the EIN of REFUGIA MARIN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGIA MARIN is 92-0458533.
Is REFUGIA MARIN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to REFUGIA MARIN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does REFUGIA MARIN 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 REFUGIA MARIN 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 REFUGIA MARIN 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 REFUGIA MARIN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dana Swisher.
Who are the officers and directors of REFUGIA MARIN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does REFUGIA MARIN have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $657,675, expenses of $499,500 and total assets of $306,087 at year end.

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