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California Native Grass Association
EIN 68-0239825 • 501(c)3 • Davis, CA
Profile
To promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of california's native grasses and grassland ecosystems through education, advocacy, research and stewardship.
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Net Margin
70th percentile
Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
93rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 45.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
70th percentile
Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
76th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$149,687
Up $16,875 (+13%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$149,687
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
Up$105,601
Up $22,945 (+28%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$88,826
Up $1,822 (+2.1%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$16,775
Up $21,123 (+486%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $149,687
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $149,687
- Revenue
- $105,601
- Expenses
- $88,826
- Net income
- $16,775
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 15, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $105,601
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The mission of the California Native Grasslands Association is to promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of California's native grasses and grassland ecosystems through education, advocacy, research, and stewardship.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION AND OUTREACHWe provide information to the general public through our website and by responding to information requests.We received and answered over 37 requests for complex information on grassland restoration techniques, management, conservation, urban landscaping, propagation and other questions covering a wide range of conditions in different areas within the state. Directors made 2 site visit consultations.Website: We continually update and add new information to our website covering a wide range of topics that support our mission to promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of California's grasses and grassland ecosystems through education, advocacy, research, and stewardship. | - | $76,428 |
| WORKSHOPS and EVENTS 1. CNGA 16th Annual Field Day at Hedgerow Farms Attendance: 1832. Grass ID: Identifying and Appreciating the Native & Naturalized Grasses of California. Attendees: 263. Student Research Seminar Series Featuring GRASS Scholarship Awardees. Seven 1-hour on-line presentations on Tuesday evenings. Total Attendance: 153 | - | - |
| CONFERENCESCNGA sponsored and exhibited our information at these conference; Presentations by Directors and GRASS Scholars are noted below:-2024 Cal-IPC Symposium, Online, October 23-25. Over 600 attendees. Presentations by CNGA Directors Sarah Gaffney, Justin Luong and GRASS Scholars Rebecca Nelson, Katherine Brafford, and Joanna Tang- 2024 Range Camp at UC Elkus Ranch, Half Moon Bay, CA, January 16-21, 2024 for High school students. Instructor: CNGA Director Michele Hammond.- California Rangeland Conservation Coalitions 2024 Summit, Sacramento, February 23, 2024- 2024 Northern California Botanists Symposium, Chico State University January 8-9, 2024- 2024 SERCAL Conference, Redlands, CA, May 2024; Poster presentation: GRASS Scholar Nora Bales | - | - |
| PUBLICATIONSGRASSLANDS JOURNALWe published three issues of CNGA's journal, Grasslands, with feature articles about native grasses, restoration, land management, current conservation efforts, and (of course) grassland habitat. CNGA members can opt for print or digital editions. Digital editions are available to all interested public on our website.GRASS BLAST! EMAIL COMMUNICATIONSWe sent monthly Grass Blast! emails to our with news on CNGA activities and events, conservation, current research, and news items relating to California's grassland ecosystems. | - | - |
| CONSERVATION ADVOCACYThe CNGA Conservation Committee is committed to advocating for the conservation and restoration of native grassland ecosystems, including conservation of native grassland habitats as a part of the 30 by 30 initiative (protection of 30 percent of the earth's surface by 2030).The committee supported or participated in several specific conservation issues in 2024 including:- Tesla Park Classification Process continued support for Tesla as a State Reserve - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announcing the proposal to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species -California State Parks Heber Dunes SVRA Soil Conservation Plan review and comments- Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA Wildlife Habitat Protection Plan (WHPP) reviewed and submitted extensive comments. On July 10, 2024 - Antioch City Council Requested Discussion Item Potential Development of Policy on use of Native Plant Species for New Developments letter of support for the city's efforts to plant native plants on city grounds and new developments. - SB 675 (Limon) Prescribed Grazing Bill continued support; cleared legislative vote October 31, 2024. Now to the Governor to sign or veto.- Wright's Field, Alpine - support for conserving grassland habitat. Attended meeting Feb 9, 2024- Cal-IPC Advocacy call to CA Secretary Ross. Julia Michaels represented CNGA. This developed into several meetings with CalTrans, WCB, CNPS, Xerces, CARCD, RP and others to learn how state funding works among other things. | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA JEFFERY | Admin. Director | FT | $48,300 | - | $48,300 |
| CHAD AAKRE | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| SARAH GAFFNEY | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| HAVEN KIERS | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| MICHELLE HALBUR | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| KEES HOOD | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| JUSTIN LUONG | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| EMILY ALLEN | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| BROOKE WAINWRIGHT | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| BRIAN PETERSON | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| JODIE SHEFFIELD | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| RICHARD KING | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| KENDRA MOSELEY | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| JP MARIE | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| PATRICK REYNOLDS | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| JULIA MICHAELS | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| SCOTT DUNBAR | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| ERNESTO CHAVEZ-VELASCO | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- California Native Grass Association
- EIN
- 68-0239825
- Phone
- 5309026009
- Address
- PO BOX 485, DAVIS, CA 95617
Signing Officer
- Name
- Julia Michaels
- Title
- President
- Signed
- 2025-05-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Nelson & Associates CPAs
- Address
- 2230 Longport Ct Ste 110, Elk Grove, CA 95758
- Preparer
- Michelle Nelson CPA CFE MST
- Phone
- 9162996800
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1
“Class of Activity: Scholarship Grant | Donee's Name: SCHOLARSHIPS | Donee's Address: PO BOX 485 DAVIS CA 95617 | Relationship of Donee: None | Cash Amount Given: $9500”
Other Expenses.1001
“Advertising and Promotion $1285”
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $1930”
Other Expenses.1005
“Travel $1041”
Other Expenses.1012
“Insurance $4096”
Other Expenses.1
“workshop expenses $5464”
Other Expenses.2
“Bank & credit card fees $1910”
Other Expenses.4
“Board Expense $1197”
Other Expenses.6
“SALES TAX $146”
Other Expenses.7
“BDOG expense $120”
Other Assets.1011
“Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $2500 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $2500”
Other Assets.1
“MUTUAL FUNDS - Beginning $2 MUTUAL FUNDS - Ending $0”
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| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | WORKSHOPS and EVENTS 1. CNGA 16th Annual Field Day at Hedgerow Farms Attendance: 1832. Grass ID: Identifying and Appreciating the Native & Naturalized Grasses of California. Attendees: 263. Student Research Seminar Series Featuring GRASS Scholarship Awardees. Seven 1-hour on-line presentations on Tuesday evenings. Total Attendance: 153 |
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| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 3 | PUBLICATIONSGRASSLANDS JOURNALWe published three issues of CNGA's journal, Grasslands, with feature articles about native grasses, restoration, land management, current conservation efforts, and (of course) grassland habitat. CNGA members can opt for print or digital editions. Digital editions are available to all interested public on our website.GRASS BLAST! EMAIL COMMUNICATIONSWe sent monthly Grass Blast! emails to our with news on CNGA activities and events, conservation, current research, and news items relating to California's grassland ecosystems. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 4 | CONSERVATION ADVOCACYThe CNGA Conservation Committee is committed to advocating for the conservation and restoration of native grassland ecosystems, including conservation of native grassland habitats as a part of the 30 by 30 initiative (protection of 30 percent of the earth's surface by 2030).The committee supported or participated in several specific conservation issues in 2024 including:- Tesla Park Classification Process continued support for Tesla as a State Reserve - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announcing the proposal to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species -California State Parks Heber Dunes SVRA Soil Conservation Plan review and comments- Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA Wildlife Habitat Protection Plan (WHPP) reviewed and submitted extensive comments. On July 10, 2024 - Antioch City Council Requested Discussion Item Potential Development of Policy on use of Native Plant Species for New Developments letter of support for the city's efforts to plant native plants on city grounds and new developments. - SB 675 (Limon) Prescribed Grazing Bill continued support; cleared legislative vote October 31, 2024. Now to the Governor to sign or veto.- Wright's Field, Alpine - support for conserving grassland habitat. Attended meeting Feb 9, 2024- Cal-IPC Advocacy call to CA Secretary Ross. Julia Michaels represented CNGA. This developed into several meetings with CalTrans, WCB, CNPS, Xerces, CARCD, RP and others to learn how state funding works among other things. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Travel $1041 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Insurance $4096 |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES $1910 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | Board Expense $1197 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | SALES TAX $146 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | BDOG expense $120 |
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