Civic Intelligence

Orange County Coastkeeper

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 33-0847892

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 29, 2025

Organization Profilewww.coastkeeper.org

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3151 Airway Ave Ste F110Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(714) 850-1965

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.1%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$216,023

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.8% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

48th percentile

3.6%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-1.2%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,683,666

Up $129,146 (+3.6%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$2,861,503

Down $30,829 (-1.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$822,163

Up $159,975 (+24%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,782,305

Down $34,728 (-1.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,813,134

Up $570,785 (+25%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$30,829

Down $605,513 (-105%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $970,051Liabilities 2010: $264,873Net Assets 2010: $705,1782010Assets 2011: $1,225,851Liabilities 2011: $42,046Net Assets 2011: $1,183,8052011Assets 2012: $1,156,308Liabilities 2012: $65,441Net Assets 2012: $1,090,8672012Assets 2013: $1,079,847Liabilities 2013: $76,507Net Assets 2013: $1,003,3402013Assets 2015: $1,082,295Liabilities 2015: $91,251Net Assets 2015: $991,0442015Assets 2016: $1,469,107Liabilities 2016: $119,531Net Assets 2016: $1,349,5762016Assets 2017: $1,457,801Liabilities 2017: $98,883Net Assets 2017: $1,358,9182017Assets 2018: $2,704,734Liabilities 2018: $514,017Net Assets 2018: $2,190,7172018Assets 2019: $1,854,802Liabilities 2019: $94,758Net Assets 2019: $1,760,0442019Assets 2020: $2,207,844Liabilities 2020: $254,712Net Assets 2020: $1,953,1322020Assets 2021: $2,440,137Liabilities 2021: $116,747Net Assets 2021: $2,323,3902021Assets 2022: $2,729,102Liabilities 2022: $440,264Net Assets 2022: $2,288,8382022Assets 2023: $3,554,520Liabilities 2023: $662,188Net Assets 2023: $2,892,3322023Assets 2024: $3,683,666Liabilities 2024: $822,163Net Assets 2024: $2,861,5032024Assets 2025: $3,768,741Liabilities 2025: $652,706Net Assets 2025: $3,116,0352025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,683,666
Liabilities$822,163
Net Assets$2,861,503
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,512,8612010Expenses 2011: $1,076,9872011Expenses 2012: $1,001,6652012Revenue 2013: $1,153,855Expenses 2013: $1,186,434Net Income 2013: -$32,5792013Revenue 2015: $1,380,986Expenses 2015: $1,321,208Net Income 2015: $59,7782015Revenue 2016: $1,975,912Expenses 2016: $1,617,380Net Income 2016: $358,5322016Revenue 2017: $1,782,330Expenses 2017: $1,772,988Net Income 2017: $9,3422017Revenue 2018: $3,518,841Expenses 2018: $2,687,042Net Income 2018: $831,7992018Revenue 2019: $1,570,309Expenses 2019: $2,000,982Net Income 2019: -$430,6732019Revenue 2020: $1,796,201Expenses 2020: $1,603,113Net Income 2020: $193,0882020Revenue 2021: $2,229,431Expenses 2021: $1,859,173Net Income 2021: $370,2582021Revenue 2022: $2,328,861Expenses 2022: $2,223,257Net Income 2022: $105,6042022Revenue 2023: $2,817,033Expenses 2023: $2,242,349Net Income 2023: $574,6842023Revenue 2024: $2,782,305Expenses 2024: $2,813,134Net Income 2024: -$30,8292024Revenue 2025: $2,992,960Expenses 2025: $2,742,308Net Income 2025: $250,6522025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,782,305
Expenses$2,813,134
Net Income-$30,829
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 29, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,817,895
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Orange County Coastkeeper OCCK is a California non-profit public benefit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of California marine habitats and watersheds through programs of education, advocacy, restoration, and enforcement. Affiliated with the National Waterkeeper Alliance consisting of over 200 keeper organizations worldwide, OCCK maintains a full-time staff of skilled, dedicated professionals, including geologists, marine biologists, and attorneys.

To protect swimmable, drinkable, fishable water and promote watershed resilience throughout our region.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,123,976$1,182,834▲ $58,858
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$781,061$970,172▲ $189,111
Intangible Assets$544,476$443,694▼ $100,782
Pledges and Grants Receivable$346,360$328,617▼ $17,743
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$597$299▼ $298
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$3,554,520$3,683,666▲ $129,146
Other Assets Total$758,050$758,050→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$544,476$455,165▼ $89,311
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$117,712$366,998▲ $249,286
Total Liabilities$662,188$822,163▲ $159,975
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,582,290$2,503,092▼ $79,198
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$310,042$358,411▲ $48,369
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,892,332$2,861,503▼ $30,829
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,554,520$3,683,666▲ $129,146

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$299$73,362$73,661
Other Assets Org$8,050--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Garry BrownPresident & CEOFT$207,250$8,773$216,023
Sarah SpinuzziLegal DirectorFT$125,631$8,002$133,633
Ellen Orange-BrownAssoc. Director & CFOFT$121,672$8,591$130,263

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Vince ZimmererPresident
Janice ScalpiniVice President
Alan FreemanDirector
Heather HeleloaDirector
Jeff SnowDirector
Mandana MassoumiDirector
Robert BuddDirector
Robert KingDirector
Steven SchinhofenDirector
Kara AdamsTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Environmental AdvocatesConsultant5135 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121$135,175
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,577,890
Program Service Revenue
$1,137,712
Investment Income
$60,854
Other Revenue
$5,849
All Other Contributions
$754,396
Change in Net Assets
$-30,829

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,782,305
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$35,590
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,817,895
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,782,305
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,777,890
Other Expenses$1,035,244
Total Fundraising Expense$176,216
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,161,405$32,202$95,044$1,288,651
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$183,620$21,602$10,801$216,023
Other Employee Benefits$125,729$21,105$9,365$156,199
Occupancy$118,052$11,471$8,400$137,923
Payroll Taxes$107,767$3,437$5,813$117,017
Fees for Services Other-$24,525-$24,525
Other Expenses$6,397$5,782$7,863$20,042
All Other Expenses$14,780$2,372$2,405$19,557
Insurance$7,798$6,803-$14,601
Travel$9,581-$526$10,107
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,000-$7,000
Total Functional Expenses$2,493,378$143,540$176,216$2,813,134

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,848,724
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,813,134
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,813,134
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$35,590
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$40,180
Fundraising Direct Expenses$35,590
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Toast the Coast$143,648$40,180$23,002$17,178
Total Events$143,648$40,180$35,590$4,590
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$455,165
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Garry Brown, President & CEO, and Ellen Orange Brown, Associate Director & CFO, are husband and wife.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Organization contracts with a public accounting firm to prepare the information returns. Prior to filing the Form 990, a draft of the information returns are sent to the Associate Director/CFO for review. The following procedures are performed during the review process: 1) Ensure the Form 990 agrees to the audited financial statements. 2) Confirms other information reported in the Form 990 information return were correct to the best of her knowledge. After her review process is complete, the Board of Directors reviews and approves the information returns.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“On a day-to-day basis, Management is aware of the adopted policies ranging from record retentions to acceptance of donations and gifts. All grants, contracts, compensation are monitored for potential conflicts of interest. All employees, board members, and independent contractors are monitored. No conflicts of interest, past or present, have occurred.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The Organization maintains an Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. It is comprised of the current officers of the Corporation and the present and past Chairpersons of the Board. As per the Organization's bylaws, the Executive Committee deals with all matters involving personnel, including each year establishing salaries and bonus levels for each of the primary and key employees. Garry Brown, CEO, does not participate in the meetings regarding his compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Orange County Coastkeeper
EIN
33-0847892
Phone
7148501965
Address
3151 Airway Ave Ste F110, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Signing Officer

Name
Garry Brown
Title
President & CEO
Phone
7148501965
Signed
2025-04-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Garry Brown
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
40
Volunteers
275

Preparer

Firm
Brett Bradbury CPA PC
Address
3780 Kilroy Airport Way Suite 200, Long Beach, CA 90806-2458
Preparer
Brett Bradbury
Phone
5625171899
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC Topic 740 that clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return and provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the financial statements only if, based on its merits, the position is more likely than not to be sustained on audit by the taxing authorities. Management believes that all tax positions taken to date are highly certain, and, accordingly, no accounting adjustment has been made to the financial statements. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded as part of the income tax expense, if applicable.”

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Special Event Costs $35590”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“Special Event Costs $35590”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,683,666
Liabilities
$822,163
Net assets
$2,861,503
Revenue
$2,782,305
Expenses
$2,813,134
Net income
-$30,829
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.77$0.65$3.12$2.99$2.74$0.25
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.68$0.82$2.86$2.78$2.81$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$0.66$2.89$2.82$2.24$0.57
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$0.44$2.29$2.33$2.22$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.12$2.32$2.23$1.86$0.37
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.25$1.95$1.80$1.60$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.09$1.76$1.57$2.00$0.43
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.70$0.51$2.19$3.52$2.69$0.83
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.10$1.36$1.78$1.77$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$0.12$1.35$1.98$1.62$0.36
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.09$0.99$1.38$1.32$0.06
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.08$1.00$1.15$1.19$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.16$0.07$1.09$1.00
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.23$0.04$1.18$1.08
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.97$0.26$0.71$1.51