Los Angeles Waterkeeper

Organization Overview

Los Angeles Waterkeeper is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Los Angeles Waterkeeper employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Angeles Waterkeeper 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 12/2021, Los Angeles Waterkeeper generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH OF THE REGION'S WATERWAYS, AND FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO THE ELIMINATION OF ONGOING POLLUTION OF THE LA REGION'S COASTAL, INLAND, AND GROUND WATERS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON REGULATORY AND LEGAL ENFORCEMENT AROUND URBAN AND STORMWATER RUNOFF, INCLUDING ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND PARTNERS IN THESE EFFORTS, WHILE ALSO TRACKING OTHER SOURCES OF POLLUTION (SEWAGE SPILLS, INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGES) TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BACKSLIDING OF GAINS ALREADY MADE. A HALLMARK EFFORT OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE COMMUNITY WATER WATCH WHICH OFFERS SAMPLING TRAINING TO VOLUNTEERS LIVING IN INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITIES THAT FACE HIGH POLLUTION BURDENS ACROSS LA COUNTY. THE WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS RESULTS SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADVOCACY CASES AND PARTNER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS' ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORK. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION SETTLED NINE INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER CASES RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIVE HALTING OF POLLUTION TO LOCAL WATERWAYS.


THE HEALTHY HABITATS PROGRAM WORKS TO ACHIEVE ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND RESILIENCY FOR ALL THE REGION'S WATERS SO THEY CAN SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES AND WILDLIFE THAT DEPEND ON THEM. THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS THROUGH ITS MARINE AND WATERSHEDS PROGRAMS, WHICH SEEK TO REVITALIZE OUR COASTAL AND RIPARIAN HABITATS THROUGH RESEARCH, FIELDWORK, ENGAGEMENT WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, BROAD-BASED COALITION BUILDING, AND REGULATORY AND LEGAL ENFORCEMENT AND ADVOCACY. THE HEART OF THE MARINE PROGRAM IS THE MARINE PROTECTED AREA WATCH (MPA WATCH). WITH MPA WATCH, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COASTAL WATER MONITORING TRIPS PROVIDING ON-THE- WATER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS. THIS COMMUNITY-SCIENCE SURVEY EXPERIENCE OFTEN INCLUDES WITNESSING SEA LIFE, INTERACTIONS WITH CARGO BARGES, TRASH FLOWS, AND ILLEGAL FISHING, WHICH SERVE AS EXPERIENTIAL REMINDERS OF HOW DRAMATICALLY HUMAN BEHAVIOR INFLUENCES THE PLANET. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED OVER 70 MPA WATCH TRIPS, BRINGING 574 VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ALONG FOR THE EXPERIENCE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENGAGES THE PUBLIC THROUGH BEACH AND RIVER CLEANUPS, AND AT COMMUNITY FAIRS, SCHOOLS, AND ECO CONFERENCES.


THE SYSTEMS CHANGE PROGRAM WORKS TO ENSURE LOCAL, LOW-CARBON, AND AFFORDABLE WATER SUPPLIES AND WATER-FRIENDLY LAND USE & ENERGY POLICIES BY HOLDING OUR ELECTED AND AGENCY OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE, PROMOTING A 4R (REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE AND RESTORE) APPROACH TO WATER SYSTEMS, AND PARTNERING WITH LIKEMINDED GROUPS PROMOTING WATER-FRIENDLY LAND-USE, TRANSPORTATION, AND ENERGY POLICIES. A HALLMARK ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THIS PROGRAM WAS THE ORGANIZATION'S ROLE IN STOPPING THE PLANNED WEST BASIN OCEAN DESALINATION PLANT FROM MOVING FORWARD. WE ALSO SAW NEARLY $200M ALLOCATED TO THE SAFE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM AND CHAMPIONED THE APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS TO THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bruce Reznik
Executive Director
$160,000
Kimberly E Martin
Associate Director
$124,730
Steve Dahlberg
Board Treasurer
$0
Dan Emmett
Board Vice Chair
$0
Amy Friedlander Hoffman
Board Secretary
$0
Jonathan Varat
Board Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$282,973
Related organizations$0
Government grants $130,260
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,278,219
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,691,452
Total Program Service Revenue$195,240
Investment income $773
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 $1,889,673

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Los Angeles Waterkeeper has awarded $200,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PACOIMA BEAUTIFUL

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Pacoima, CA

PURPOSE: WHAM COALITION

$50,000

El Monte, CA

PURPOSE: WHAM COALITION

$50,000

PROYECTO PASTORAL CO PROMESA BOYLE HEIGHTS

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: WHAM COALITION

$25,000

TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: WHAM COALITION

$25,000

CLIMATE RESOLVE

PURPOSE: WHAM COALITION

$25,000

LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD LAND TRUST

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: WHAM COALITION

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Los Angeles Waterkeeper has recieved totaling $1,227,032.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$760,017
Resources Legacy Fund

Sacramento, CA

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

$147,500
The Marisla Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Water Foundation

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION

$50,000
S Mark Taper Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$50,000
Environment Now

Newport Beach, CA

PURPOSE: BUILDING POWER FOR SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE, CLIMATE - SMART WATER & LITIGATION IMPACT REPORT

$35,000
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