EIN 77-0358888

Friends of the Santa Clara River

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Friends of the Santa Clara River preserves the Santa Clara River, its tributaries, floodplains, habitat and native flora and fauna by managing the Hedrick Natural Area conservation easement and other land trust areas. They restore wetlands on 230 acres of conservation easement to its original native habitat. In addition, they work with disadvantaged communities in Fillmore on an ethno botany garden and develop a bilingual guide (Spanish-English) to river restoration with terminology translation. Friends of the Santa Clara River is located in Ventura, CA.
Total revenues
$30,327
2022
Total expenses
$26,098
2022
Total assets
$104,880
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at Friends of the Santa Clara River

Preservation of the Santa Clara River, including its tributaries, floodplains, habitat and native flora and fauna.Wetlands Restoration Projects - 230 acres of conservation easement along the Santa Clara River to its original native habitat. This includes removal of invasive species , arundo donax, etc., replanting with native wetland and riparian species and monitoring for the return of other native species. It also includes volunteer and educational programs for school children and others wishing to save the Santa Clara River habitat. Engineering for Restoration work (dam removal) on Sisar Creek in Ventura County. Creation of and maintenance of an Ethno-botanic garden at the Fillmore Fish Hatchery, and bi-lingual educational programs on site
Water Education - "Water Talks" to educate communities along the SC river about the importance of water
General preservation/legal actions to protect water quality, floodplains or other areas of concern on the Santa Clara River.
Explore th Coast - bringing school children down the Santa Clara River to the estuary and teaching them about the native flora and fauna that live in these habitats.
Dis advantaged Community Improvement Project. Develop a bilingual guide (Spanish-English) to river restoration with terminology translation. Work with the disadvantaged community in Fillmore on an ethno botany garden.

Personnel at Friends of the Santa Clara River

NameTitleCompensation
Lynne PlambeckTreasurer$0

Financials for Friends of the Santa Clara River

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$30,294
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$33
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$30,327

Form 990s for Friends of the Santa Clara River

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-13990View PDF
2018-122022-01-05990View PDF
2017-122018-09-18990View PDF
2016-122017-08-23990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
February 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
September 18, 2018
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2017
August 23, 2017
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2016
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 7713
Ventura, CA 93006
Metro area
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 320-2265
IRS details
EIN
77-0358888
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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