North County Advocates is located in Carlsbad, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. North County Advocates 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 08/2023, North County Advocates generated $77.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $217.5k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.1% 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.
Since 2015, North County Advocates has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $134,143. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE, ENVIRONMENT AND CHARACTER OF COASTAL NORTH COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, ESPECIALLY LA COSTA AND ENCINITAS FROM THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF EXCESSIVE DEVELOPMENT, INCREASED TRAFFIC, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
-- NCA SUPPORTED SEVERAL GROUPS IN PRESERVING THE CHARACTER AND ENVIRONMENT OF NORTH COUNTY.-- HELPED TRY TO ACQUIRE A 23 ACRE PROPERTY FOR PRESERVATION-- SUBMITTED COMMENT LETTERS REGARDING CARLSBAD GENERAL PLAN UPDATE.-- SPOKE AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS IN CARLSBAD AND ENCINITAS-- SPOKE AT CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND MEETINGS OF THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR UPDATING THE GENERAL PLAN.-- MONITORED CITY PORJECTS-- MET WITH CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION IN SEARCH OF LAND TO ACQUIRE FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION-- INCREASED SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY. SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING, READING COAST NEWS AND OTHER SOURCES TO SHARE POST ON NCA SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS-- BROUGHT OUR GROWTH MANAGEMENT SUIT AGAINST CARLSBAD TO TRIAL AND TESTIFIED ABOUT CARLSBADS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THEIR PERFORMANCE FOR OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND TRAFFIC CIRCULATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Delores Welty Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Nygard Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Harold Standerfer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Tice Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Howard Krausz Treasurer CFO | Officer | 7 | $0 |
Pat Bleha President CEO | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $73,849 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $73,849 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $15,172 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$11,162 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $77,859 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $250 |
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 | $197,559 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,888 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,228 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,511 |
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 | $2,250 |
All other expenses | $3,819 |
Total functional expenses | $217,505 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,936 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,189 |
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 | $312,794 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $323,919 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,547 |
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 | $5,547 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $318,372 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $323,919 |
Over the last fiscal year, North County Advocates has awarded $26,371 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PRESERVE CALAVERA PURPOSE: EDUCATION TO PROTECT FROM DEVELOPMENT | $5,000 |
CENTER FOR NATURAL LAND MANAGEMENT PURPOSE: LAND PRESERVATION | $4,000 |
CITIZENS FOR A FRIENDLY AIRPORT PURPOSE: OVERSITE OF LAND USE AND AIRPORT OPERATI | $5,063 |
ENCINITAS RESIDENTS FOR RESPONSIBLE PURPOSE: RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT | $8,208 |
SHORELINE STUDY CENTER INC PURPOSE: PROTECT DEVELOPMENT OF BLUFFS IN LEUCADI | $4,100 |