Nonprofit · EIN 94-2546064
POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CARMEL, CA 93922
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,048,888 | $851,114 | $197,774 | $2,326,096 | $53,736 | $2,272,360 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $922,122 | $648,966 | $273,156 | $2,087,264 | $107,663 | $1,979,601 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $849,723
- Membership dues
- $259,904
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $79,859
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $17,366
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,316
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $71,901
- Other revenue
- $119,306
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $260,465
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $146,523
- Other salaries and wages
- $156,884
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $352,024
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,976
- Occupancy
- $11,848
- Depreciation
- $6,520
- Program services (functional)
- $657,483
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,091
- Fundraising (functional)
- $83,540
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,087,264
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,326,096
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,736
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,272,360
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,828
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,372,027
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,705,882
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $566,478
- Gross receipts
- $1,430,608
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 240
- Year formed
- 1978
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steffanie Gamecho | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $88,461 | $2,540 |
| Kathleen Lee | Former Executive Director | 40 | $50,451 | $5,071 |
| Don Blohowiak | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Pendleton | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Virdette Brumm | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Carlin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Betty Maurutto | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Rodriguez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Reg Henry | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Hardgrave | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Rossi | VP/Interim Sec Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Hoover | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hiles | State Park Mngr Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Lee | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $123,175 | $19,015 |
| Karin Stratton | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Pendleton | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Rurka | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Carlin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Betty Maurutto | Board President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Rodriguez | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Kurteff | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Donita Grace | Docent Admin Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Rossi | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Max Kelly | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Eberly | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Richards | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kara TorreS | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 221789, CARMEL, CA 93922-1789
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Betty Maurutto, PO Box 221789, Carmel, CA 93922
- Signed the 990
- Betty Maurutto, Board President
- Phone
- (866) 338-7227
- Website
- www.pointlobos.org
- Return prepared by
- MUN CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2546064 or by the name POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION.
- 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 protect and nurture point lobos state natural reserve, to educate and inspire visitors to preserve its unique natural and cultural resources, and to strengthen the network of Carmel area state parks.
Program accomplishments
- Visitors ServicesEducate visitors to enhance their appreciation, understanding, and support of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve through various channels including magazines, newsletters, website, digital app, multilingual brochures, public events, and meetings. In 2024, we served 5,326 students by funding the Docent-led School Outreach Program which provides guided walks to schools in the Monterey and Salinas Valley area. Total expenses $301,810.45, restricted funding of $69,833.91.Including funding for the following projects in 2024:Improving visitor safety by re-painting crosswalks and adding safety signage throughout the Reserve.Improvements to and expansion of the Point Lobos entrance area including improved signage, interpretive materials, and trails. Supported the interpretive materials and program needs of the School Outreach Committee at Point Lobos including funding the transportation and entry costs of Title 1 students and summer walks with underserved youth from CHISPA at Point Lobos, interpretive materials and equipment for virtual and in-person learning, and bookmarks, coloring books, and tote bags given to out to Title 1 students and teachers visiting the Reserve.Provided free informational brochures on the flora and fauna located within the Reserve.Supported the Summer Adventures summer camp hosted by CA State Parks and awarded scholarships to 28 local children from underserved communities through Community Partnership for Youth to attend the summer camp. Supported public bird walks led by CA State Parks at Ishxenta State Park. Purchased updated filming equipment used for digital, educational programing by the CA State Parks PORTS program. Continued to support the migration of our current archive of historical items to an online database to be used as a future teaching resource for the Docent Corps and public and continued to support the maintenance of historical Whalers Cabin and the museumCreation of a scat and tracks identification brochure and life-like scat castings for visitors to learn about the animals within the Reserve. Funded (2) issues of the Point Lobos Magazine as a free membership benefit and also available for purchase at the Reserve.Hosted our annual member appreciation event, the Moonlight Walk which included live music and free, guided walks.Expenses $301,810 · revenue $69,834
- Reserve Stewardship: Including natural and cultural resource protection and public use improvements to enhance visitor experience and safety, and support of the Carmel Area State Parks General Plan. Total Expenses $277,593.46; restricted funding of $195,820.09.Including funding for the following projects in 2024:Important trails and maintenance at the Reserve. Purchase and installation of wildlife-proof trash and recycling receptacles throughout the Reserve and Carmel River State Beach. Removal of invasive species and restoration of habitat within the Reserve. Purchase of trail cameras for CA State Parks research projects. Important maintenance projects at Hudson House including refinishing the hardwood flooring, exterior painting, gate and fence repairs, and chimney repairs. Utilities assessment for Hudson House to determine future utilities needs. Continued commitment to ParkIT!, a community-based initiative to improve traffic safety and sustainability and parklands access on the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur with Phase 1 focusing solely on solving the traffic safety issues at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.Expenses $277,593 · revenue $195,820
- Docent Support:To enhance the visitor experience by supporting Point Lobos Docents, State Park volunteers who greet visitors, interpret the natural and cultural resources and lead walks for visitor groups. In 2024, the number of long-term Docents increased to 218 and their volunteer hours totaled 30,580 hours. Total expenses $89,050.65 restricted funding of $36,193.25.Docent administration and support including docent and school walk guide uniforms and office supplies and maintenance expenses. Docent training and continuing education support, including monthly docent meetings, informational guest speakers, and training materials. Purchase of interpretive materials and maintenance for the location-based services at the Reserve (Information Station, MINT, and Whalers Cabin). Docent events and recognition including the annual docent appreciation dinner.Expenses $78,080 · revenue $36,193
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
- 94-2546064
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,326,096
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,430,608
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,048,888 | $851,114 | $2,326,096 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $922,122 | $648,966 | $2,087,264 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $790,831 | $719,758 | $1,690,469 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 94-2546064).
Questions about POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION is 94-2546064.
- Is POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION 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 POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION 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 POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION 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 POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Betty Maurutto.
- Who are the officers and directors of POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,461 (Steffanie Gamecho, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does POINT LOBOS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,048,888, expenses of $851,114 and total assets of $2,326,096 at year end.
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