Los Padres Forest Watch is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Los Padres Forest Watch employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Padres Forest Watch is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Los Padres Forest Watch generated $570.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $596.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTING LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS ALONG CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL COAST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVOCACY & MONITORING - TRACKED DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE EXTRACTION PROPOSALS THROUGHOUT THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, THE CARRIZO PLAIN AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS ALONG CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL COAST. SUBMITTED COMMENT LETTERS, FILED APPEALS, MET WITH LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES, COLLABORATED WITH SCIENTISTS, AND CONDUCTED ON-THE-GROUND MONITORING AND SURVEYS TO PROTECT LAND, RIVERS, PLANTS AND WILDLIFE. LED CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT WILDLIFE TRAVELWAYS IN VENTURA COUNTY. CONTINUED BAN ON UNMANAGED TARGET SHOOTING IN LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST. STOPPED PLAN TO DRILL FOR OIL IN CARRIZO PLAIN NATIONAL MONUMENT. OPPOSED FOUR COMMERCIAL LOGGING PROJECTS IN LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST - PINE MOUNTAIN, TECUYA RIDGE, CUDDY VALLEY AND MT. PINOS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH - INFORMED LOCAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE VALUE OF OUR REGION'S PUBLIC LANDS, THE THREATS AND CHALLENGES FACING THESE WILD PLACES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BETTER PROTECT THESE AREAS. DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION VIA OUR WEBSITE, MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER, PRESS RELEASES, FILM SCREENING, AND PUBLIC EVENTS. ORGANIZED SEVERAL OUTINGS WITH YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO INTRODUCE THEM TO THE OUTDOORS AND TO FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATION OF PUBLIC LANDS ADVOCATES. ORGANIZED EVENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH LATINO CONSERVATION WEEK AND UNDERTOOK OTHER INITIATIVES TO INCREASE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE OUTDOORS AND WITHIN THE CONSERVATION MOVEMENT.
VOLUNTEER HABITAT RESTORATION - ENLISTED 45 VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED 164 HOURS OF SERVICE TO REMOVE MORE THAN 200 POUNDS OF TOXIC LEAD AND TRASH FROM THE FOREST AND INVASIVE CAPE IVY FROM CREEKS AND CANYONS TO BENEFIT NATIVE PLANTS AND BIODIVERSITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Allan Morton Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Terri Laine Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Patricia Krout Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rachael Barkley Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Russ Radom Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sam Thomas Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $130 |
Membership dues | $33,350 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $528,350 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $561,830 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $590 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$182 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$792 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $9,198 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $570,644 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,187 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,575 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $245,508 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $37,117 |
Payroll taxes | $27,067 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,608 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $864 |
Advertising and promotion | $300 |
Office expenses | $8,852 |
Information technology | $15,966 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $59,111 |
Travel | $8,413 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,036 |
All other expenses | $4,125 |
Total functional expenses | $596,257 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,001 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $511,742 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,970 |
Total assets | $572,713 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,759 |
Total liabilities | $3,759 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $514,568 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $54,386 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $572,713 |
Over the last fiscal year, Los Padres Forest Watch has awarded $5,615 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HELP OF OJAI PURPOSE: FAMILIES IN NEED | $2,240 |
FOOD BANK OF SANTA BARBARA PURPOSE: FAMILIES IN NEED | $3,375 |