Civic Intelligence

Benmore Valley Project

EIN 83-2392403 • 501(c)3 • Santa Cruz, CA

Profile

The Benmore Valley Project (BVP) is a newly formed non-profit corporation with a charter to develop community scale fire protection programs focused on fire ecology, ecological restoration, and land stewardship. BVP will focus on developing a grant program, youth mentoring, public/private partnerships, and collaboration with Native American communities.

105 Eucalyptus AvenueSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

96th percentile

88%

Higher net margin than 96% 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

94th percentile

141%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$180,320

Up $105,370 (+141%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$2,781

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$177,539

Up $105,370 (+146%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$120,100

Up $120,100 from 2023

Expenses

Up

$14,730

Up $3,955 (+37%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$105,370

Up $116,145 (+1078%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $35,025Liabilities 2018: $493Net Assets 2018: $34,5322018Assets 2019: $96,850Liabilities 2019: $2,781Net Assets 2019: $94,0692019Assets 2020: $92,435Liabilities 2020: $2,781Net Assets 2020: $89,6542020Assets 2021: $87,700Liabilities 2021: $2,781Net Assets 2021: $84,9192021Assets 2022: $85,725Liabilities 2022: $2,781Net Assets 2022: $82,9442022Assets 2023: $74,950Liabilities 2023: $2,781Net Assets 2023: $72,1692023Assets 2024: $180,320Liabilities 2024: $2,781Net Assets 2024: $177,5392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$180,320
Liabilities$2,781
Net Assets$177,539
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2018: $55,000Expenses 2018: $20,468Net Income 2018: $34,5322018Revenue 2019: $100,000Expenses 2019: $40,463Net Income 2019: $59,5372019Revenue 2020: $1,000Expenses 2020: $5,415Net Income 2020: -$4,4152020Revenue 2021: $0Expenses 2021: $4,735Net Income 2021: -$4,7352021Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $1,975Net Income 2022: -$1,9752022Revenue 2023: $0Expenses 2023: $10,775Net Income 2023: -$10,7752023Revenue 2024: $120,100Expenses 2024: $14,730Net Income 2024: $105,3702024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$120,100
Expenses$14,730
Net Income$105,370
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$180,320
Liabilities
$2,781
Net assets
$177,539
Revenue
$120,100
Expenses
$14,730
Net income
$105,370
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.03$1.78$1.20$0.15$1.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.03$0.72$0.00$0.11$0.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.03$0.83$0.00$0.02$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.03$0.85$0.00$0.05$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.03$0.90$0.01$0.05$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.03$0.94$1.00$0.40$0.60
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$0.55$0.20$0.35
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$120,100
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Benmore Valley Project (BVP) is a newly formed non-profit corporation with a charter to develop community scale fire protection programs focused on fire ecology, ecological restoration, and land stewardship. BVP will focus on developing a grant program, youth mentoring, public/private partnerships, and collaboration with Native American communities.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Create protection from future wildfires in the Benmore Valley and surrounding areas.-$14,730
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ROBERT ADELMANCEOPT$0--
ALEXANDRA ARMSTRONGSecretary/CFOPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Benmore Valley Project
EIN
83-2392403
Phone
8313342898
Address
105 EUCALYPTUS AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Adelman
Title
CEO
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Ruzzo Scholl & Murphy AC
Address
2323 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
Preparer
Mark Williams CPA
Phone
4082660174
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $370”

Other Expenses.1

“TAXES AND LICENSES $50”

Other Assets.1002

“Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $15000 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $15000”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $2781 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2781”

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