Nonprofit · EIN 86-1423318
MONTEREY COASTKEEPER
Also known as MONTEREY WATERKEEPER
Tax-exempt · SALINAS, CA 93912
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $195,723 | $155,777 | $39,946 | $89,466 | $0 | $89,466 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $144,412 | $129,706 | $14,706 | $50,742 | $1,222 | $49,520 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $194,234
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $194
- Other revenue
- $1,295
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,644
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $85,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $102,053
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $12,906
- Occupancy
- $175
- Printing, publications and postage
- $358
- Other expenses
- $29,641
- Program services (functional)
- $129,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,742
- Total assets, end of year
- $89,466
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $89,466
- Cash, savings and investments
- $89,466
- Gross receipts
- $195,723
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Tu | Executive Director | 35 | $85,000 | $8,344 |
| Mike Hanson | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Horacio Amezquita | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Devon Crews | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Frank | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Cosmas Hanson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael R Lozeau | Board President | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chelsea Tu | Executive Director | 35 | $91,693 | $11,380 |
| Mike Hanson | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Horacio Amezquita | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Devon Crews | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Frank | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Cosmas Hanson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah A Sivas | Board Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael R Lozeau | Board President | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4133, SALINAS, CA 93912-4133
- In care of
- % CHELSEA TU
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1100 11th Street, Sacramento CA 95814
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Sean Bothwell, 1809 Twin Creeks Ct, Napa CA 94559
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Natalie Henredeen, Executive Director
- Phone
- (831) 204-1381
- Website
- www.montereywaterkeeper.org
- Return prepared by
- R DALE COOPER III CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 86-1423318 or by the name MONTEREY COASTKEEPER.
- 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
Monterey Waterkeeper protects and restores fishable, swimmable, drinkable waters within the Monterey Region and along Californias Central Coast for all to enjoy.
Program accomplishments
- See Schedule O: Other: for descriptionExpenses $85,404 · grants $127,899
- See Schedule O: Other: for descriptionExpenses $44,328 · grants $31,187
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 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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-1423318
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $89,466
- Income (IRS master file)
- $195,723
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $195,723 | $155,777 | $89,466 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $144,412 | $129,706 | $50,742 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Sean Bothwell | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 86-1423318).
Questions about MONTEREY COASTKEEPER
- What is the EIN of MONTEREY COASTKEEPER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTEREY COASTKEEPER is 86-1423318.
- Is MONTEREY COASTKEEPER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to MONTEREY COASTKEEPER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTEREY COASTKEEPER 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 MONTEREY COASTKEEPER 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 MONTEREY COASTKEEPER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTEREY COASTKEEPER?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Sean Bothwell.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTEREY COASTKEEPER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,000 (Chelsea Tu, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MONTEREY COASTKEEPER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $195,723, expenses of $155,777 and total assets of $89,466 at year end.
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