Friends Of Corte Madera Creek Watershed is located in Larkspur, CA. The organization was established in 1996. 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. Friends Of Corte Madera Creek Watershed 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 12/2022, Friends Of Corte Madera Creek Watershed generated $343.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $336.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 24.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROTECT AND ENHANCE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS. INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING. PROMOTE DIVERSE AND SELF-SUSTAINING POPULATIONS OF NATIVE PLANTS, HABITATS, WILDLIFE, AND FISH. IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, ASSURE ADEQUATE FRESH WATER. PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE FLOOD MANAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: THIS INCLUDES REMOVAL OF INVASIVE PLANTS, INSTALLATION OF NATIVE PLANTS, AND ON-GOING MAINTENANCE AT SEVERAL SITES IN THE WATERSHED. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY'S INVASIVE SPARTINA PROJECT; CONTINUED PLANTING, WEEDING, AND EXPANSION OF THREE PROJECTS STARTED IN THE LATE 1990S; AND MAINTENANCE OF TWO PROJECTS NEAR A TIDAL WETLAND AT HAL BROWN PARK.
PUBLIC OUTREACH: WE PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER WITH CIRCULATION OF ABOUT 4,000 COPIES TWICE A YEAR, MAINTAIN A WEBSITE, PARTICIPATE IN TECHNICAL COMMITTEES, RESPOND TO PUBLIC QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WATERSHED, AND WRITE COMMENT LETTERS ON PROJECTS THAT COULD AFFECT THE WATERSHED. IN 2022 WE HELD OUR FIRST BIOBLITZ AND CO-HOSTED A SYMPOSIUM ON RIPARIAN RESTORATION IN THE WATERSHED. WE ALSO HIRED A GRAPHIC DESIGNER TO UPDATE OUR BROCHURE.
ENGINEERING: THIS WORK INCLUDED HIRING ENGINEERS TO PREPARE 100% DESIGNS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A PROJECT TO PARTIALLY REMOVE A CONCRETE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL; DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS TO FISH PASSAGE; AND SUPPORT THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO IN REPLACING THE SAUNDERS BRIDGE, A FISH PASSAGE BARRIER ON SAN ANSELMO CREEK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gerhard Epke Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicholas Salcedo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sandra Guldman President | OfficerTrustee | 14.6 | $0 |
Ann Thomas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Phil Greer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Lovett Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $314,787 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,450 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $343,237 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $55 |
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 | $343,292 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $100 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,648 |
Information technology | $275 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $109 |
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 | $1,189 |
All other expenses | $100 |
Total functional expenses | $336,002 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,317 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $114,991 |
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 | $130,308 |
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 | $130,308 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $130,308 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of Corte Madera Creek Watershed has recieved totaling $1,148.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Springcreek Foundation Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Springcreek Foundation Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $107 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $41 |
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Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | $244,757,583 | $95,601,203 |
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Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
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