Civic Intelligence

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Inc

EIN 91-2151460 • 501(c)3 • Santa Barbara, CA

Profile

The organization was established to protect and restore the santa barbara channel and its watersheds through science-based advocacy, education, field work, community engagement, and citizen enforcement of environmental laws.

714 Bond AveSanta Barbara, CA 93103

www.sbck.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

54th percentile

6.5%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

55th percentile

5.7%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,485,529

Up $80,764 (+5.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$77,508

Up $9,171 (+13%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,408,021

Up $71,593 (+5.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,096,141

Up $138,324 (+14%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,024,548

Up $250,513 (+32%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$71,593

Down $112,189 (-61%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $606,834Liabilities 2011: $7,864Net Assets 2011: $598,9702011Assets 2012: $563,707Liabilities 2012: $3,292Net Assets 2012: $560,4152012Assets 2013: $644,704Liabilities 2013: $8,649Net Assets 2013: $636,0552013Assets 2014: $625,325Liabilities 2014: $9,234Net Assets 2014: $616,0912014Assets 2015: $700,852Liabilities 2015: $19,237Net Assets 2015: $681,6152015Assets 2016: $633,229Liabilities 2016: $21,000Net Assets 2016: $612,2292016Assets 2017: $600,797Liabilities 2017: $18,458Net Assets 2017: $582,3392017Assets 2018: $676,189Liabilities 2018: $11,097Net Assets 2018: $665,0922018Assets 2019: $872,960Liabilities 2019: $17,482Net Assets 2019: $855,4782019Assets 2020: $1,053,745Liabilities 2020: $106,676Net Assets 2020: $947,0692020Assets 2021: $1,195,357Liabilities 2021: $136,069Net Assets 2021: $1,059,2882021Assets 2022: $1,223,681Liabilities 2022: $71,035Net Assets 2022: $1,152,6462022Assets 2023: $1,404,765Liabilities 2023: $68,337Net Assets 2023: $1,336,4282023Assets 2024: $1,485,529Liabilities 2024: $77,508Net Assets 2024: $1,408,0212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,485,529
Liabilities$77,508
Net Assets$1,408,021
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $557,691Expenses 2011: $471,807Net Income 2011: $85,8842011Expenses 2012: $493,6772012Revenue 2013: $563,014Expenses 2013: $487,374Net Income 2013: $75,6402013Revenue 2014: $585,514Expenses 2014: $605,478Net Income 2014: -$19,9642014Revenue 2015: $671,359Expenses 2015: $605,835Net Income 2015: $65,5242015Revenue 2016: $529,321Expenses 2016: $598,707Net Income 2016: -$69,3862016Revenue 2017: $608,987Expenses 2017: $638,877Net Income 2017: -$29,8902017Revenue 2018: $716,237Expenses 2018: $633,484Net Income 2018: $82,7532018Revenue 2019: $873,377Expenses 2019: $682,991Net Income 2019: $190,3862019Revenue 2020: $767,506Expenses 2020: $675,915Net Income 2020: $91,5912020Revenue 2021: $779,814Expenses 2021: $667,595Net Income 2021: $112,2192021Revenue 2022: $843,682Expenses 2022: $750,324Net Income 2022: $93,3582022Revenue 2023: $957,817Expenses 2023: $774,035Net Income 2023: $183,7822023Revenue 2024: $1,096,141Expenses 2024: $1,024,548Net Income 2024: $71,5932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,096,141
Expenses$1,024,548
Net Income$71,593
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,485,529
Liabilities
$77,508
Net assets
$1,408,021
Revenue
$1,096,141
Expenses
$1,024,548
Net income
$71,593
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.08$1.41$1.10$1.02$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.07$1.34$0.96$0.77$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.07$1.15$0.84$0.75$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.14$1.06$0.78$0.67$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.11$0.95$0.77$0.68$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.02$0.86$0.87$0.68$0.19
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.01$0.67$0.72$0.63$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.02$0.58$0.61$0.64$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.02$0.61$0.53$0.60$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.02$0.68$0.67$0.61$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.01$0.62$0.59$0.61$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.01$0.64$0.56$0.49$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.56$0.00$0.56$0.49
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.61$0.01$0.60$0.56$0.47$0.09
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,167,639
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Protect and restore the Santa Barbara Channel and its watersheds.

The organization was established to protect and restore the santa barbara channel and its watersheds through science-based advocacy, education, field work and enforcement

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$516,038$626,270▲ $110,232
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$444,822$457,323▲ $12,501
Pledges and Grants Receivable$267,000$238,036▼ $28,964
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$133,906$130,917▼ $2,989
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,016$0▼ $10,016
Total Assets$1,404,765$1,485,529▲ $80,764
Other Assets Total$32,983$32,983→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,238$44,025▲ $14,787
Other Liabilities$39,099$33,483▼ $5,616
Total Liabilities$68,337$77,508▲ $9,171
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,137,428$1,210,513▲ $73,085
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$199,000$197,508▼ $1,492
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,336,428$1,408,021▲ $71,593
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,404,765$1,485,529▲ $80,764

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$38,917$113,562$152,479
Land$92,000-$92,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Walter MortonExecutive DirectorFT$124,842$17,609$142,451

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff PhillipsPresident
Kathleen RogersVice-president
Benjamin Bhutani GoedertDirector
Bob WarnerDirector
Dan ReinemanDirector
John SimpsonDirector
Kim BluittDirector
Nancy KogevinasDirector
Nick MuchaDirector
Sarah PrestonDirector
Sarah SikichDirector
Sherry MadsenDirector
Mimi DegruySecretary
Karen Telleen-lawtonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$954,014
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$13,460
Other Revenue
$128,667
All Other Contributions
$907,181
Change in Net Assets
$71,593

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,096,141
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$19,402
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,115,543
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,096,141
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$750,033
Other Expenses$274,515
Total Fundraising Expense$205,006
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$328,373$43,674$128,940$500,987
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$74,905$24,968$24,968$124,841
Other Employee Benefits$47,385$4,661$12,755$64,801
Payroll Taxes$32,739$6,077$11,963$50,779
All Other Expenses$28,777$8,564$6,633$43,974
Fees for Services Accounting-$37,863-$37,863
Occupancy$22,945$2,861$2,792$28,598
Insurance$13,669$4,593$4,295$22,557
Travel$11,298--$11,298
Other Expenses$14,998-$10,701$10,701
Office Expenses$996$7,340$1,959$10,295
Pension Plan Contributions$4,094$4,531-$8,625
Fees for Services Other$8,334--$8,334
Depreciation Depletion$2,989--$2,989
Conferences and Meetings-$619-$619
Information Technology$389--$389
Total Functional Expenses$673,791$145,751$205,006$1,024,548

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,043,950
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,024,548
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,024,548
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$19,402
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$171,122
Fundraising Direct Expenses$55,725
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Blue Water Ball$202,452$170,152$24,382$145,770
Channel Cheer$1,330$970$621$349
Total Events$203,782$171,122$55,725$115,397
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liabilities$32,983
Security Deposit - Sublease$500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“The board reviews the draft 990 prior to submission to irs”

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

“At beginning of each year the policy is distributed to all board members and staff. They are required to sign the conflict of interest policy.”

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

“The board is sent a executive director performance evaluation document. Board members fill it out and send it to the board president, who compiles and summarizes the answers. Then the board meets to discuss evaluation and establish the executive director's salary for the upcoming year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Inc
EIN
91-2151460
Phone
8055633377
Address
714 BOND AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

Signing Officer

Name
Jeff Phillips
Title
President
Phone
8055633377
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeff Phillips
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
8
Volunteers
574

Preparer

Firm
Nasif Hicks Harris & Co Llp
Address
104 WEST ANAPAMU ST STE B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Preparer
Sarah E Turner
Phone
8059661521
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part XII, Line 2C

“There were no changes to the oversight or selection process.”

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