2025-08-19T17:42:41-04:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 680265026 Friends of the San Francisco Estuary FRIE 5105040986 PO Box 791 Oakland CA 94604 Michael Monroe Treasurer 5105040986 2025-08-19 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Michael Monroe 6055 Manchester Drive Oakland CA 94618 200154 false X friendsofsfestuary.org X 1994 CA The primary mission of Friends of the San Francisco Estuary is to support the San Francisco Estuary Partnership's work programs and goals; to provide environmental educational activities to the public, concerning, but not limited to, the maintenance and restoration of the San Francisco Estuary through publications and workshops; to assist in scientific research concerning the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Estuary; and to promote the restoration, maintenance, and enhancement of the Estuary. 7 7 0 0 0 0 100000 200153 0 0 8 1 0 100008 200154 99000 191333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6595 99000 197928 1008 2226 18455 20681 0 0 18455 20681 X The main thrust of Friends of the Estuary is environmental education and the development of environmental leaders of tomorrow to address the most severe environmental problems in the Estuary. For the past several years we've focussed on building the next generation of environmental stewards though support of the Honey Hive Project. false false 128193 128193 We supported the Estuary Youth Council as it completed its first year of programming. The EYC is an innovative collaboration between government, community-based organizations, and emerging young leaders from disadvantaged communities. Its goals are to provide leadership and professional development opportunities for tomorrow's leaders in the Estuary watershed. It advises environmental managers, planners, and decision-makers so they can better address needs and perspectives of youth. 63140 63140 Every other year, since the late 1980s, the San Francisco Estuary Partnership has held a major conference on issues facing the Estuary. The conference brings together elected officials, State and Federal regulators, scientists, and the public to review the Estuary's environmental problems and assess progress in addressing them. To help educate students about these issues, and to enhance their skills in presenting technical data, we support the Estuary Partnership's Catalyst Fund. This fund enables disadvantaged youth to participate and provide decision-makers a unique perspective. It also provides youth an opportunity to develop skills in public speaking. 0 191333 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false 0 0 false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false CA X Mitch Avalon 9256995375 1010 Brown Street Martinez CA 94553 X Mitch Avalon President 2 0 X 0 0 0 Charles Batts Secretary 2 0 X 0 0 0 Michael Monroe Treasurer 2 0 X 0 0 0 Barbara Salzman Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Arthur Feinstein Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jane Lavelle Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Paula Trigueros Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 0 200153 0 200153 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200154 0 0 0 191333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 125 125 925 925 We hired a consultant to help recruit new Board members 4988 4988 U.S. Postal Service Post Office Box Rental 282 282 Two Awards for Environmental Art Projects 200 California Dept. of Justice registration fee 75 75 197928 6395 0 0 0 0 13199 15425 5256 5256 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18455 20681 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18455 20681 0 0 18455 20681 18455 20681 2226 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 985 600 100575 100000 200153 402313 985 600 100575 100000 200153 402313 402313 8 1 5 8 1 23 8 1 5 8 1 23 993 601 100580 100008 200154 402336 0.9999 0.999 0.0001 0.0001 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true Association of Bay Area Governments 375 Beale Street Suite 800 San Francisco CA 94105 942832478 115 government 193333 0 na na Provide funds for the ABAG Honey Hive Project. 1 0 Part I Line 2 We require the grantee (Association of Bay Area Governments) to provide semi-annual progress reports describing details of work undertaken, associated expenditures, and problems encountered during the reporting periods. ABAG submits invoices to Friends twice each year. Part VI Line 9 Name: Mitch Avalon Address:1010 Brown Street, Martinez, CA 94553 Part VI Line 9 Name: Chuck Batts Address:363 Beacon Ridge Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94697 Part I Line 1 The primary mission of Friends of the San Francisco Estuary is to support the San Francisco Estuary Partnership's work programs and goals; to provide environmental educational activities to the public, concerning, but not limited to, the maintenance and restoration of the San Francisco Estuary through publications and workshops; to assist in scientific research concerning the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Estuary; and to promote the restoration, maintenance, and enhancement of the Estuary. Part VI Line 1a The Friends Bylaws indicate the number of Board members shall be no less than 5 and no more than 15. During this year, we had 7 active members. During most of the past several years (since the Covid pandemic), much of the Board's decision making was conducted by an Executive Committee consisting of President, Secretary and Treasurer. Part VI Line 11a This Form 990 will be reviewed by the Board's Executive Committee before it is filed. Part VI Line 19 Requests to review documents may be made through our website. There were no requests during this tax year by any parties to review our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statement. Part VI Line 11b The Board's Executive Committee members will review this Form 990 before it is submitted.