Civic Intelligence

Western Flyer Foundation

EIN 47-4184235 • 501(c)3 • Moss Landing, CA

Profile

To stir curiosity through marine research, education, and a blend of science and art inspired by john steinbeck, ed ricketts, and their journey on the western flyer.

10928 Clam WayMoss Landing, CA 95309

westernflyer.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

96th percentile

80%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

33rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 33% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

85th percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

28%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,405,790

Up $782,337 (+12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$352,402

Down $29,985 (-7.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$7,053,388

Up $812,322 (+13%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,061,260

Up $109,522 (+5.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,447,984

Up $1,050,673 (+264%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$613,276

Down $941,151 (-61%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2017: $56,776Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $56,7762017Assets 2018: $240,127Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $240,1272018Assets 2019: $1,556,416Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,556,4162019Assets 2020: $2,709,422Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $2,709,4222020Assets 2021: $3,260,238Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $3,260,2382021Assets 2022: $5,095,459Liabilities 2022: $471,100Net Assets 2022: $4,624,3592022Assets 2023: $6,623,453Liabilities 2023: $382,387Net Assets 2023: $6,241,0662023Assets 2024: $7,405,790Liabilities 2024: $352,402Net Assets 2024: $7,053,3882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,405,790
Liabilities$352,402
Net Assets$7,053,388
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth77th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $69,906Expenses 2017: $13,130Net Income 2017: $56,7762017Revenue 2018: $204,978Expenses 2018: $21,627Net Income 2018: $183,3512018Revenue 2019: $1,752,103Expenses 2019: $436,786Net Income 2019: $1,315,3172019Revenue 2020: $1,138,578Expenses 2020: -$14,428Net Income 2020: $1,153,0062020Revenue 2021: $702,741Expenses 2021: $151,925Net Income 2021: $550,8162021Revenue 2022: $1,527,825Expenses 2022: $112,493Net Income 2022: $1,415,3322022Revenue 2023: $1,951,738Expenses 2023: $397,311Net Income 2023: $1,554,4272023Revenue 2024: $2,061,260Expenses 2024: $1,447,984Net Income 2024: $613,2762024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,061,260
Expenses$1,447,984
Net Income$613,276
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$7,405,790
Liabilities
$352,402
Net assets
$7,053,388
Revenue
$2,061,260
Expenses
$1,447,984
Net income
$613,276
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.41$0.35$7.05$2.06$1.45$0.61
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.62$0.38$6.24$1.95$0.40$1.55
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.10$0.47$4.62$1.53$0.11$1.42
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.26$0.00$3.26$0.70$0.15$0.55
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.71$0.00$2.71$1.14$0.01$1.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.00$1.56$1.75$0.44$1.32
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.20$0.02$0.18
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.07$0.01$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 8, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$2,073,322
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Using the western flyer as a research and learning platform, its programs will blend together science, art, and literature to excite and galvanize future generations inspired by the remarkable story of john steinbeck and ed ricketts. The foundation will offer free at-sea experiential learning for school children, from alaska to mexico.

Our mission is to stir curiosity through marine research, education, and a blend of science and art inspired by john steinbeck, ed ricketts, and their journey on the western flyer.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$6,946,218▲ $6,946,218
Loans From Officers Directors$250,000$250,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$48,887$245,228▲ $196,341
Accounts Receivable$14,447$214,344▲ $199,897
Investments Other Securities$4,494$0▼ $4,494
Total Assets$6,623,453$7,405,790▲ $782,337
Other Assets Total$6,555,625$0▼ $6,555,625
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$132,387$102,402▼ $29,985
Total Liabilities$382,387$352,402▼ $29,985
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,241,066$6,852,871▲ $611,805
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$200,517-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,241,066$7,053,388▲ $812,322
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,623,453$7,405,790▲ $782,337

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,946,218$568,460$7,514,678
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay33rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sherry FlumerfeltExecutive DirectorFT$105,100$23,739$128,839

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tom KefferBoard President
Andy Gregg - Sept 2023Director
Enrique HambletonDirector
Jack BarthDirector
Linda Powell - McmillanDirector
William GillyDirector
John GreggFounder
Susan ShillinglawSecretary
Bob LeskoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,051,444
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$9,816
All Other Contributions
$1,805,616
Change in Net Assets
$613,276

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Cars and Other Vehicles1$53,504Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$8,753Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table8$6,701Fair Market Value (FMV)
Boats and Planes1$5,500Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions11$74,458-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,027,150
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$420,834
Total Fundraising Expense$100,733
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$568,460--$568,460
Other Salaries and Wages$236,367-$4,112$240,479
Fees for Services Other$83,859$71,083$31,480$186,422
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$80,723$11,968$40,362$133,053
Insurance$93,411$9,053$7,715$110,179
Payroll Taxes$24,070$2,330$3,367$29,767
Office Expenses$29,179$529$23$29,731
Conferences and Meetings$12,060$120$7,099$19,279
Other Employee Benefits$14,605$717$2,213$17,535
Interest$343$11,250-$11,593
Advertising$10,582-$420$11,002
All Other Expenses$8,681$1,225$1,065$10,971
Travel$10,501$169$181$10,851
Occupancy$6,125--$6,125
Other Expenses$2,329$3,076$1,904$5,405
Total Functional Expenses$1,232,666$114,585$100,733$1,447,984
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$250,000$250,000→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
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

“John gregg - founder & andy gregg - treasurer wff business relations with john's business gregg drilling & testing, inc.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization does not have subcommittees so no minutes required.”

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

“A copy of the 990 will be provided to the board for review prior to filing the return.”

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

“Everyone needs to sign on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“We use the fair pay for northern california nonprofits: compensation & benefits survey report to determine salary and benefits for all key employees. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization will make it's founding documents available upon written request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization will make its governing documents available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Western Flyer Foundation
EIN
47-4184235
Phone
8312208047
Address
10928 CLAM WAY, MOSS LANDING, CA 95309

Signing Officer

Name
Sherry Flumerfelt
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8312208047
Signed
2025-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bob Lesko
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
4
Volunteers
85

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
1188 PADRE DRIVE STE 101, SALINAS, CA 93901
Preparer
Autumn Rossi
Phone
8317596300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional fees: program service expenses 83,859. Management and general expenses 67,459. Fundraising expenses 31,480. Total expenses 182,798. Payroll service fee: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,624. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,624.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management has considered its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken in its federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. The foundation's returns are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities, generally for three years and four years, respectively, after filed.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0RESTORATION AND PREPARATION OF THE WESTERN FLYERTHE WESTERN FLYER FOUNDATION ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES IN RESTORING THE VESSEL, INCLUDING OUTFITTING IT WITH A HYBRID-DRIVE ENGINE, UPGRADING ITS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, AND CONVERTING THE FISH HOLD INTO THE CHUCK BAXTER LABORATORY. AFTER 15 YEARS, THE FLYER RETURNED TO MONTEREY BAY IN NOVEMBER 2023, CELEBRATED BY OVER 2,000 ATTENDEES AT A HISTORIC HOMECOMING EVENT.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENTIN ADDITION TO A SUCCESSFUL HOMECOMING EVENT IN MONTEREY, THE FOUNDATION CO-HOSTED CANNERY ROW DAYS, PARTICIPATED IN LOCAL FESTIVALS, AND DELIVERED 30 PRESENTATIONS, ENGAGING 1,250 INDIVIDUALS AND OFFERING TOURS OF THE WESTERN FLYER TO 1,600 ATTENDEES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CREATED A SHORT FILM NARRATED BY EMMY AWARD-WINNING ACTOR AND COMEDIAN NICK OFFERMAN. MEDIA COVERAGE, INCLUDING FEATURES IN MAJOR OUTLETS LIKE CBS AND THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, REACHED MILLIONS, AMPLIFYING THE VESSEL'S STORY AND MISSION.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT HAS CONSIDERED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND BELIEVES THAT ALL OF THE POSITIONS TAKEN IN ITS FEDERAL AND STATE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX RETURNS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. THE FOUNDATION'S RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AND FOUR YEARS, RESPECTIVELY, AFTER FILED.
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IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/PersonNm0JOHN GREGG
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IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc0PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0JOHN GREGG - FOUNDER & ANDY GREGG - TREASURER WFF BUSINESS RELATIONS WITH JOHN'S BUSINESS GREGG DRILLING & TESTING, INC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE SUBCOMMITTEES SO NO MINUTES REQUIRED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A COPY OF THE 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3EVERYONE NEEDS TO SIGN ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4WE USE THE FAIR PAY FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NONPROFITS: COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SURVEY REPORT TO DETERMINE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR ALL KEY EMPLOYEES. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2024.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE IT'S FOUNDING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 83,859. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 67,459. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 31,480. TOTAL EXPENSES 182,798. PAYROLL SERVICE FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,624. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,624.
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