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Baja Coastal Institute Inc

EIN 45-2134066 • 501(c)3 • Pacific Palisades, CA

990-N Coverage

Profile

To promote information, education and scientific research in order to preserve, promote and sustain the ecosystems of the coastline in both the united states and mexico, primarily the baja peninsula.

845 Via DE LA Paz 1Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

bcibaja.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

67th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

52nd percentile

-0.9%

Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-64%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Down

$311,161

Down $2,686 (-0.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$7,275

Down $16,894 (-70%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$303,886

Up $14,208 (+4.9%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Down

$113,040

Down $200,265 (-64%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$98,832

Down $8,926 (-8.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$14,208

Down $191,339 (-93%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth52nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2017: $65,069Liabilities 2017: $1,319Net Assets 2017: $63,7502017Assets 2018: $170,548Liabilities 2018: $14,465Net Assets 2018: $156,0832018Assets 2019: $110,953Net Assets 2019: $110,9532019Assets 2020: $119,049Liabilities 2020: $13,744Net Assets 2020: $105,3052020Assets 2021: $113,215Liabilities 2021: $24,049Net Assets 2021: $89,1662021Assets 2022: $84,131Net Assets 2022: $84,1312022Assets 2023: $313,847Liabilities 2023: $24,169Net Assets 2023: $289,6782023Assets 2024: $311,161Liabilities 2024: $7,275Net Assets 2024: $303,8862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$311,161
Liabilities$7,275
Net Assets$303,886
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2017: $72,023Expenses 2017: $26,810Net Income 2017: $45,2132017Revenue 2018: $195,689Expenses 2018: $103,356Net Income 2018: $92,3332018Revenue 2019: $100,043Expenses 2019: $145,173Net Income 2019: -$45,1302019Revenue 2020: $74,737Expenses 2020: $80,385Net Income 2020: -$5,6482020Revenue 2021: $85,550Expenses 2021: $101,689Net Income 2021: -$16,1392021Revenue 2022: $80,150Expenses 2022: $85,185Net Income 2022: -$5,0352022Revenue 2023: $313,305Expenses 2023: $107,758Net Income 2023: $205,5472023Revenue 2024: $113,040Expenses 2024: $98,832Net Income 2024: $14,2082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$113,040
Expenses$98,832
Net Income$14,208
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$311,161
Liabilities
$7,275
Net assets
$303,886
Revenue
$113,040
Expenses
$98,832
Net income
$14,208
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.11$0.07$3.04$1.13$0.99$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.14$0.24$2.90$3.13$1.08$2.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.84$0.80$0.85$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.24$0.89$0.86$1.02$0.16
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.14$1.05$0.75$0.80$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$1.11$1.00$1.45$0.45
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.14$1.56$1.96$1.03$0.92
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.01$0.64$0.72$0.27$0.45
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$113,040
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote information, education and scientific research in order to preserve, promote and sustain the ecosystems of the coastline in both the united states and mexico, primarily the baja peninsula.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TO PROMOTE INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ORDER TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE ECOSYSTEMS OF THE COASTAL AREAS OF BAJA CALIFORNIA IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.-$98,832
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DANIEL WEINSTEINPresident-$0--
DEBRA ZEYERExecutive Director-$0--
CHRISTOPHER SLINEYTreasurer-$0--
PATRICIA WRIGHTSec VP-$0--
DAVID COOPERBoard Member-$0--
DR MICHAEL KAVANAUGHBoard Member-$0--
EDGARDO OCHOABoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Baja Coastal Institute Inc
EIN
45-2134066
Phone
3103153846
Address
845 VIA DE LA PAZ 1, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Sliney
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-08-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Craig A Asanuma CPA
Address
7143 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Preparer
Craig A Asanuma CPA
Phone
8189884900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $1473”

Other Expenses.1006

“Payments of Travel or Entertainment for Public Officials $3797”

Other Expenses.1

“Educational program $14211”

Other Expenses.2

“Biodiversity and water conserv $3768”

Other Expenses.3

“VISITORS CENTER $3591”

Other Expenses.4

“ADMINISTRATION $3332”

Other Assets.1012

“Intangible Assets - Beginning $10384 Intangible Assets - Ending $10384”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $24169 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $7275”

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