Heal The Bay

Organization Overview

Heal The Bay is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Heal The Bay employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heal The Bay 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 09/2021, Heal The Bay generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO MAKE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS & WATERSHEDS SAFE & CLEAN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM HEAL THE BAY OPERATES THE SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM, WHICH IS LOCATED BEACH LEVEL AT THE EAST END OF THE SANTA MONICA PIER. THE SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM PROVIDES A UNIQUE, HANDS-ON WAY TO INTERACT WITH LOCAL MARINE LIFE IN A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. THE AQUARIUM FEATURES LIVE EXHIBITS, INCLUDING A SHARK TANK, EELS AND TIDE-POOL TOUCH TANKS, WHILE PROMOTING THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL HABITATS. THE HEAL THE BAY AQUARIUM ATTRACTS OVER 20,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN AND 60,000 PUBLIC VISITORS EACH YEAR.


MEMBERSHIP AND EDUCATION HEAL THE BAY IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT MAKING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS AND WATERSHEDS, INCLUDING SANTA MONICA BAY, SAFE, HEALTHY AND CLEAN.


SCIENCE AND POLICYHEAL THE BAY'S UNIQUE APPROACH OF EXPERT RESEARCH COMBINED WITH VOLUNTEER ACTION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS HAS BEEN TREMENDOUSLY SUCCESSFUL IN WORKING WITH LOCAL AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY AND THE PUBLIC TO CLEAN UP SANTA MONICA BAY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS. THERE IS A CLEAR TRACK RECORD OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE BAY HAS IMPROVED DUE TO HEAL THE BAY'S ACTIONS.


ADVOCACY AND LOBBYINGHEAL THE BAY CAMPAIGNS FOR TOUGH LEGISLATION THAT KEEPS HARMFUL PLASTIC OUT OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND THE ENVIRONMENT, ADVOCATES FOR THE END OF FOSSIL FUEL EXTRACTION OFFSHORE AND IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT SEA LEVEL RISE, GLOBAL WARMING, COASTAL EROSION, AND OTHER LOCAL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND PRESSES LOCAL AND STATE REGULATORS TO TAKE ACTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shelley Luce
President/ceo
$174,276
Luann Laval Williams
Secretary (resigned Apr '21)
$0
Michael Sullivan
First Chair
$0
Ian Eddleston
Treasurer
$0
Sharon Lawrence
Chairperson
$0
Paul Stimpfl
Immediate Past Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Carrie Maloney
Consulting Services
$102,436
Pery Consulting Group
Financial Services
$149,084
The Jonathan Club
Food And Beverage Services
$147,193
Namevents
Event Production
$287,124
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$233,813
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $806,947
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,096,335
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $25,850
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,137,095
Total Program Service Revenue$55,742
Investment income $4,933
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $5,050
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 $18,439
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,236,592

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 73 grants that Heal The Bay has recieved totaling $844,116.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: INELL WOODS PARK

$150,000
Resources Legacy Fund

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

$148,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$58,905
The Marisla Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA

PURPOSE: CLEAN WATER INITIATIVES

$50,000
Water Foundation

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION

$50,000
John And Nancy Edwards Family Foundation

Playa Del Rey, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF HEAL THE BAY'S CORE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO SAFEGUARD MARINE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS AND RESTORING THE HEALTH OF KEY NATURAL RESOURCES

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$146,412
Ending Balance$146,412

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