Friends Of Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Inc is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1985. 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. Friends Of Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Inc 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, Friends Of Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Inc generated $71.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $567.9k 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:
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THE FRIENDS OF LOS PENASQUITOS CANYON PRESERVE IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION WHICH HAS BEEN PROTECTING THE PRESERVE FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. THE FRIENDS ASSIST THE CITY AND COUNTY RANGERS THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LEADING INTERPRETIVE WALKS, PERFORMING WILDLIFE AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC STUDIES, REMOVING INVASIVE AND EXOTIC WEED AND REPLANTING WITH NATIVE SPECIES, INSTALLING KIOSKS, AND COORDINATING SCOUT PROJECTS. PAST SCOUT PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED BUILDING SMALL BRIDGES, INSTALLING INTERPRETIVE SIGNS, BUILDING AND INSTALLING OWL BOXES, AND RESTORING TRAILS. THE BOARD MEETS BI-MONTHLY AND WELCOMES NEW VOLUNTEERS IN ANY CAPACITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HABITAT RESTORATION: ORGANIZING VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDING PLANTS AND TOOLS FOR THE PLANTING OF NATIVE PLANTS AND ERADICATE INVASIVE WEEDS. CONDUCTING ENDANGERED PLANT SURVEYS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION OF BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION THROUGH PUBLIC NATUREWALKS, NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS, REDESIGNED WEBSITE, AND AREFRESHED EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT BOOTH FOR OUTREACH, NEW LOGO GEAR FORVOLUNTEERS.
SAVING OLD COAST LIVE OAKS FROM THE GOLD SPOTTED OAK BORERS BYSURVEYING AND IDENTIFYING INFESTED TREES AND PAYING A CONTRACTOR TO CONTROL THE INSECTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Beth Mather President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anne Harvey Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeanie Anderson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mike Kelly Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Les Braund Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cecile Cowan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,600 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,183 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $51,783 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $19,285 |
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 | $71,298 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $519,818 |
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 | $1,450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,850 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $300 |
Office expenses | $1,378 |
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 | $2,247 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $567,914 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,060 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $141,239 |
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 | $200,399 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $424,698 |
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 | $424,698 |
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 | $424,698 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Inc has awarded $519,818 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PROTECT OUR PRESERVES INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR PRESERVES MAINT | $500,818 |
SAN DIEGO MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOC PURPOSE: BUILD BRIDGE | $10,000 |
UC REGENTS - ANR PURPOSE: WEED MANAGEMENT | $9,000 |