Friends Of Rose Canyon is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, 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 Rose Canyon 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 Rose Canyon generated $428.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $169.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.2% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT, PRESERVE AND RESTORE ROSE CANYON AND THE ROSE CREEK WATERSHED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVE TO CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH NATURE. TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND HABITAT RESTORATION IN ROSE CANYON AND THE ROSE CREEK WATERSHED. TO EDUCATE A WIDE VARIETY OF PLAYERS ABOUT SAN DIEGOS BIODIVERSITY AND THE THREATS TO IT. EVENTS INCLUDED GUIDED SMALL GROUP NATURE WALKS IN ROSE CANYON AND MARIAN BEAR PARK FOR 53 CLASSES KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 12, ENGAGING 1400 STUDENTS, PLUS THEIR TEACHERS, AND SEVERAL HUNDRED PARENTS. FIVE BIRDING WALKS AND TWO NATURE WALKS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND ONE WALK FOR CUB SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. ONE OUTDOOR BOOTH EVENT IN THE COMMUNITY, ENGAGING SEVERAL ADULTS AND KIDS. NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES LISTED UNDER OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY BELOW ARE ALSO EDUCATIONAL.
RESEARCH, OUTREACH, ADVOCACY OBJECTIVE TO PROTECT ROSE CANYON AND THE ROSE CREEK WATERSHED AND NEARBY UNDEVELOPED LANDS FROM NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND TO SUPPORT THEIR CONSERVATION AND HABITAT RESTORATION. A. PARTICIPATED IN COALITIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND HABITAT RESTORATION ATTENDED MEETINGS, CONDUCTED OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. B. PARTICIPATED IN CITYWIDE PLANNING PROCESS, ADVOCATING FOR PROTECTION OF CITY OF SAN DIEGO MSCP LANDS HABITAT RESTORATION OF MSCP LANDS AND FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. C. MONITORED CONDITIONS IN ROSE CANYON AND COMMUNICATED WITH OPEN SPACE RANGERS.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION/STEWARDSHIP OBJECTIVE HABITAT RESTORATION IN ROSE CANYON THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE IMPROVED AND EXPANDED OUR HABITAT RESTORATION AREAS, REMOVING NON-NATIVE, INVASIVE PLANTS AND PLANTING NATIVE SPECIES. WE RECEIVED GRANTS THAT ALLOWED US TO CONTRACT WITH A LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR PAID AND TRAINED RESTORATION CREW TO WORK IN ROSE CANYON. WE ALSO ENGAGED MANY VOLUNTEERS IN RESTORATION ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASED OUR RESTORATION WORK AND EDUCATED PEOPLE ABOUT THE NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS. WE HELD 14 VOLUNTEER HABITAT RESTORATION EVENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING ALL AGES. WE MONITORED ROSE CANYON FOR INVASIVE SPECIES AND WORKED WITH PARK RANGERS. WE PLANTED 800 NATIVE PLANTS ACORNS THAT LED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 170 NATIVE OAK TREES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Knight President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $52,234 |
Ariane Jansma Vice-President | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Christine Mailloux Treasurer | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Lisa Heikoff Secretary | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $21,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $106,478 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $127,478 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,297 |
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 | $428,775 |
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. | $52,234 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,656 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,690 |
Payroll taxes | $4,107 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $21,770 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $979 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,129 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $238 |
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 | $4,229 |
All other expenses | $2,849 |
Total functional expenses | $169,628 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $84,171 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $580,588 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $664,759 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,661 |
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 | $4,661 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $594,098 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,000 |
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 | $664,759 |