Ojai Valley Defense Fund
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $73.9k
- Investments
- $1.0m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ojai, CA
- Founding
- 09/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 27-0429286
Organization Overview
Ojai Valley Defense Fund is located in Ojai, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Ojai Valley Defense Fund 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 12/2020, Ojai Valley Defense Fund generated $73.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $41.3k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT AND SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF OJAI VALLEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTE EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF OJAI VALLEY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY THE LEGAL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE UNDERTAKING LEGAL ACTION TO PROTECT AND SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF OJAI VALLEY.
THE OJAI VALLEY DEFENSE FUND PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN HELPING TO TURN BACK MINING INTERESTS' PLANS TO CONVERT HIGHWAYS 33 AND 150 INTO CORRIDORS FOR MASSIVE INDUSTRIAL GRAVEL TRUCKING, DESTROYING THE ENVIRONMENT, LIVABILITY AND LOCAL ECONOMY OF THE OJAI VALLEY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Cantle President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dave Neville Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Misty Hall Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Carolyn Vondryska Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Jack Dyer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Land Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,199 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,199 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $20,891 |
| 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 | $73,917 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,265 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,181 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,555 |
| Office expenses | $1,203 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,035 |
| All other expenses | $35 |
| Total functional expenses | $41,272 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,883 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $73,125 |
| 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 | $1,029,249 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,115,257 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,115,257 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,115,257 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ojai Valley Defense Fund has recieved totaling $5,122.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $122 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment Oakland, CA | $13,720,278 | $9,215,891 |
Martis Fund Truckee, CA | $15,628,296 | $4,571,050 |
Swift Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $66,818,197 | $1,459,109 |
Bay Area Industry Promotion Fund Oakland, CA | $19,424,290 | $5,651,706 |
Santa Monica Bay Foundation Playa Del Rey, CA | $2,169,499 | $3,100,072 |
Sherman Foundation Newport Beach, CA | $20,971,786 | $2,966,996 |
Inner City Education Family Los Angeles, CA | $28,478,454 | $2,246,800 |
Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund Tahoe City, CA | $9,891,050 | $3,551,350 |
Downtown Community Benefit District San Francisco, CA | $6,294,654 | $4,010,272 |
Living Coast Discovery Center Chula Vista, CA | $2,266,287 | $2,278,037 |
Laguna Canyon Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | $2,996,372 | $1,580,219 |
Bay Area Counties Roofing Industry Promotion Fund Concord, CA | $1,828,947 | $904,094 |