Nonprofit · EIN 33-0955504
PRESERVE CALAVERA
Tax-exempt · OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $39,331 | $41,725 | -$2,394 | $4,467,847 | $154,089 | $4,313,758 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $112,403 | $62,189 | $50,214 | $4,644,005 | $133,498 | $4,510,507 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,295
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $36
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,051
- Program services (functional)
- $41,725
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,644,005
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,467,847
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $154,089
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,313,758
- Gross receipts
- $39,331
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Nygaard | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Michael Lichtman | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANNE-CATHERINE ROCH-LEVECQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PAIGE DECINO | Secretary Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| ELLEN BARTLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Nygaard | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Karen Merrill | Secretary Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Michael Lichtman | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANNE-CATHERINE ROCH-LEVECQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PAIGE DECINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| ELLEN BARTLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5020 NIGHTHAWK WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-5446
- In care of
- % DIANE NYGAARD
- Signed the 990
- Michael Lichtman, Treasurer
- Phone
- (760) 579-1729
- Website
- www.preservecalavera.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0955504 or by the name PRESERVE CALAVERA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To protect, enhance, and restore the natural resources of coastal North San Diego County.
Program accomplishments
- Preserve Calavera Highlights for 2024Restoring native habitat: Continued performing monthly restorations at Rancho La Costa and El Corazon locations. Supported potential land acquisitions for preservation. Worked with developer to protect open space within development projects.Lands management: Reviewed and commented on numerous local development projects. Participated and hosted annual cleanup events, including El Salto Falls. Continue coalition efforts to protect agriculture land.Water Quality: Preserve Calavera continues to lead the ongoing bimonthly regional water shed testing. This includes providing supplies, leading volunteers, water and data collection, testing samples, and analyzing results, including DNA and microplastics testing.Climate Change/Green House Gas (GHG) Reduction: Using the Oceanside Green House Gas Emissions Reduction Fund (OGHGERF), sponsored tree growing projects with Tree San Diego. Funded local solar projects at Oceanside non-profits. Worked to improved Climate Action Plans with the cities of Oceanside and Carlsbad, CA.Education/Outreach: Initiated and graduated the 7th class of California Naturalists (in conjunction with University of California, San Diego) with weekly class instruction provided by Preserve Calavera Board Members. Participated and performed local hikes, endangered species day, and earth day fair. Published monthly newsletter with educational topics related to our mission statement.Wildlife: Monitoring Village H for impact to wildlife from off-leash dogs.Community Scientist Projects: hosted CA King Tide Projects and Grunion monitoring. Continue citizen scientists projects.Expenses $41,725
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0955504
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,467,847
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,331
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $39,331 | $41,725 | $4,467,847 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $112,403 | $62,189 | $4,644,005 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $23,751 | $35,796 | $4,719,675 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-0955504).
Questions about PRESERVE CALAVERA
- What is the EIN of PRESERVE CALAVERA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRESERVE CALAVERA is 33-0955504.
- Is PRESERVE CALAVERA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to PRESERVE CALAVERA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRESERVE CALAVERA file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of PRESERVE CALAVERA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PRESERVE CALAVERA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRESERVE CALAVERA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PRESERVE CALAVERA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $39,331, expenses of $41,725 and total assets of $4,467,847 at year end.
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