2024-04-30T10:34:42-07:00 2023-12-31 200570323 Nelson & Associates CPAs 2230 Longport Ct Ste 110 Elk Grove CA 95758 990EZ 2023-01-01 680239825 CALIFORNIA NATIVE GRASS ASSOCIATION CALI 5309026009 PO BOX 485 DAVIS CA 95617 JP MARIE President 2024-04-30 true JP MARIE 999009999 true Michelle Nelson CPA CFE MST P00453363 9162996800 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.cnga.org X X 82656 X 63164 19374 118 0 0 0 0 82656 5500 45563 5799 5360 24782 87004 -4348 130384 6776 132812 X 114044 130310 16767 2502 130811 132812 427 130384 132812 TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE, AND RESTORE THE DIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA'S NATIVE GRASSES AND GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH AND STEWARDSHIP. EDUCATION AND OUTREACHWe provide information to the general public through our website and by responding to information requests. We received and answered over 34 requests for complex information on grassland restoration techniques, management, conservation, urban landscaping, propagation and other questions covering a wide range of conditions in different areas within the state. Directors made 2 site visit consultations. Website: We continually update and add new information to our website covering a wide range of topics that support our mission to promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of Californias grasses and grassland ecosystems through education, advocacy, research, and stewardshipGRASS (Grassland Research Awards for Student Scholarship). We awarded sixteen $500 scholarships in 2022 to students doing research in California grasslands. 55951 WORKSHOPS and EVENTS 1. CNGA 15th Annual Field Day at Hedgerow Farms Attendance: 1662. Field Trips - 1 field trip in Orinda, CA . Attendance: 223. Grass ID: Identifying and Appreciating the Native & Naturalized Grasses of California. Attendees: 264. Student Research Seminar Series Featuring GRASS Awardees from 2021. Four 1-hour on-line presentations on Tuesday evenings. Total Attendance: 123 CONFERENCESCNGA sponsored and exhibited our information at these conferences:- 2023 Cal-IPC Symposium - 2023 Range Camp at UC Elkus Ranch, Half Moon Bay, CA - California Rangeland Conservation Coalitions 2023 Summit, February 24, 2023- Environmental Council of Sacramento Earth Day Celebration, April 23, 2023- 2023 SERCAL Conference, April 13-15, 2023 PUBLICATIONSGRASSLANDS JOURNAL:We published three issues of CNGA's journal, Grasslands,r with feature articles about native grasses, restoration, land management, current conservation efforts, and (of course) grassland habitat. CNGA members can opt for print or digital editions. Digital editions are available to all interested public on our website. GRASS BLAST! EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS:We sent monthly Grass Blast! emails to our with news on CNGA activities and events, conservation, current research, and news items relating to California's grassland ecosystems. CONSERVATION ADVOCACYThe CNGA Conservation Committee is committed to advocating for the conservation and restoration of native grassland ecosystems, including conservation of native grassland habitats as a part of the 30 by 30 initiative (protection of 30 percent of the earth's surface by 2030). The committee supported or participated in several specific conservation issues in 2023 including:- Table Bluff Coastal Prairie Restoration- Tesla Park Classification Process - support for Tesla as a State Reserve-Chino Basin Program - innovative water treatment and storage projects-Cal-IPC's request to restore funds to the Invasive Species Account budget at CDFA- SB 675 (Limon) Prescribed Grazing Bill- Elkhorn Sough Coastal Training Program 2023 California Coastal adaptation Needs Assessment- AB 1567 (Garcia) - Support for Ecologically Sensitive Vegetation Management Provision- Native Seed Accelerator Grant Application Support Letter to accelerate source identified native seed production in CA to support habitat restoration- AB-99 (Connolly) - Cal-IPC Amendment to Department of Transportation: state roads and HIghwasy; integrated pest management- Wright's Field, Alpine - support for conserving grassland habitat 55951 X CHAD AAKRE Director 2.00 0 SARAH GAFFNEY Director 2.00 0 HAVEN KIERS Director 2.00 0 MICHELLE HALBUR Director 2.00 0 BILLY KRIMMEL Director 2.00 0 JUSTIN LUONG Director 2.00 0 EMILY ALLEN Director 2.00 0 MICHELE HAMMOND Secretary 2.00 0 LETICIA MORRIS Director 2.00 0 JODIE SHEFFIELD Treasurer 2.00 0 RICHARD KING Director 2.00 0 KENDRA MOSELEY Vice President 2.00 0 JP MARIE President 2.00 0 PATRICK REYNOLDS Director 2.00 0 Diana Jeffery Executive Dir. 40.00 42000 Julia Michaels Director 2.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false CA DIANA JEFFERY PO BOX 485 DAVIS CA 95617 5309026009 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 45068 97577 134091 48336 82538 407610 35882 17303 8822 9232 71239 900 900 0 0 80950 115780 142913 57568 82538 479749 0 0 479749 19 2300 23 118 2460 0 19 2300 23 118 2460 0 0 80950 115799 145213 57591 82656 482209 0.99490 0.99500 0.00510 0.00500 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1 Class of Activity: Scholarship Grant | Donee's Name: SCHOLARSHIPS | Donee's Address: PO BOX 485 DAVIS CA 95617 | Relationship of Donee: None | Cash Amount Given: $5500 Other Expenses.1003 Information Technology $9548 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $3309 Other Expenses.1 workshop expenses $6517 Other Expenses.3 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES $1798 Other Expenses.4 CONTRACT LABOR $1440 Other Expenses.6 BDOG expense $722 Other Expenses.7 TELEPHONE $485 Other Expenses.8 Office Expense $429 Other Expenses.9 Travel $428 Other Expenses.10 SALES TAX $106 Other Assets.1011 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $2500 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $2500 Other Assets.1 MUTUAL FUNDS - Beginning $14267 MUTUAL FUNDS - Ending $2 Total Liabilities.1 credit cards - Beginning $427 credit cards - Ending $0