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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0265026

FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY

Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94604

Financials

$100K$101K2023$200K$198K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$200,154$197,928$2,226$20,681$0$20,681
June 30, 2024990-EZ$100,008$100,964-$956$18,455–$18,455
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$200,153
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$191,333
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$6,395

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,455
Total assets, end of year
$20,681
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$20,681
Net assets without donor restrictions
$20,681
Gross receipts
$200,154
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1994
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mitch AvalonPresident
Officer
2$0
Charles BattsSecretary
Officer
2$0
Michael MonroeTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Barbara SalzmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Arthur FeinsteinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jane LavelleBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Paula TriguerosBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mitch AvalonPresident4$0
Chuck BattsSecretary2$0
Michael MonroeTreasurer3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 791, OAKLAND, CA 94604-0791
In care of
% TED SMITH
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 791, Oakland CA 94604
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Michael Monroe, 6055 Manchester Drive, Oakland, CA 94618
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Michael Monroe, 6055 MANCHESTER DRIVE, Oakland CA 94618
Signed the 990
Michael Monroe, Treasurer
Phone
(510) 504-0986

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0265026 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $128,193 · grants $128,193
  • 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.
    Expenses $63,140 · grants $63,140

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
68-0265026
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
1994
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C123)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,681
Income (IRS master file)
$200,154

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$200,154$197,928$20,681XML
990-EZJune 2024$100,008$100,964$18,455XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Michael Monroe
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Michael Monroe
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Michael Monroe
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 68-0265026).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY is 68-0265026.
Is FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Michael Monroe.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $200,154, expenses of $197,928 and total assets of $20,681 at year end.

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