Marin Open Space Trust, operating under the name Most, is located in San Rafael, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Most 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 12/2023, Most generated $393.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 68.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $862.0k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RAISE FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, RESTORE, AND PROTECT OPEN SPACE AND PARK LANDS IN MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND NEGOTIATE ACQUISITIONS OF LANDS AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMPLETED PURCHASE OF BALD HILL SUMMIT, A 58.31 ACRE HILLTOP PARCEL IN ROSS, CALIFORNIA, CONTIGUOUS WITH THE EXISTING BALD HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE WHICH IS HELD BY THE COUNTY OF MARIN. THE COUNTY AND COMMUNITIES OF ROSS AND SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE PURCHASE. THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN A PRIORITY FOR OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION BY THE COUNTY AND THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES FOR ABOUT FOUR DECADES.
CONTINUED TO MONITOR THREE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND HAD SOME OFFICE EXPENSES
CONTINUED FUNDRAISING TOWARD ACQUISITION OF A 9.6 ACRE UPSLOPE PARCEL IN SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA THAT IS CONTIGUOUS WITH THE EXISTING 22 ACRE SAN ANSELMO HAWTHORNE CANYON OPEN SPACE PRESERVE. IF ACQUIRED, THE PARCEL WOULD BECOME PART OF THE PRESERVE.
INITIATED AN EFFORT TO PURCHASE 100 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND IN FAIRFAX, CALIFORNIA THAT THE TOWN OF FAIRFAX WANTS TO PRESERVE AS OPEN SPACE AND FOR PUBLIC RECREATION. A 10 YEAR EFFORT TO DEVELOP THE PROPERTY HAD FAILED, WITH THE PROPERTY GOING ON THE OPEN MARKET IN 2023. THE PROPERTY HAS STEEP HILLSIDES AND MAJOR EXPANSES OF OAK AND BAY WOODLAND, AND HAS HISTORIC TRAILS THAT LINK WITH AN EXISTING PUBLIC TRAIL NETWORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Long Chair | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Ann Thomas Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Steve Petterle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joyce Applen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Braun Director | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Don Dickenson Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $233,922 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $351 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $333,922 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,136 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $393,742 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $34,064 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,800 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,658 |
Office expenses | $3,410 |
Information technology | $110 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $1,270 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,157 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $862,036 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $264,481 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $496,818 |
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 | $3,951 |
Total assets | $765,250 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,951 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,951 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $663,765 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,534 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $765,250 |