Coastal Quest (the Organization) is a nonprofit organization working collaboratively with partners to build resilient coastal communities in California. Our Mission is to accelerate solutions, building resilient coastal communities for people, nature, and the climate.Coastal Quest is committed to catalyzing positive change by placing communities at the forefront of climate resilience and adaptation efforts. By embracing the principles of community-driven solutions and public-private partnership, our organization aims to build a more sustainable and resilient future for coastal regions, where the strengths and voices of local communities are central to shaping and implementing effective solutions to the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring coastal ecosystems are sustained and provide the multiple benefits and value that communities care about.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-19.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$445K
-12.0% YoY
Grant Count
20
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-29.6% YoY
About Coastal Quest
Based on IRS filings
Coastal Quest is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BERKELEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $445K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,586,784 | $1,974,887 | $1,377,265 |
| Revenue | $3,253,323 | $3,466,050 | $2,639,426 |
| Expenses | $3,475,757 | $3,147,267 | $2,063,420 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,684 | $6,844 | $191 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California Academy of Science ($70,000), Ctr for Environ Econ Develop ($60,000), Sustainable Solano ($52,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Altasea at Port of LA San Pedro, CA | MPA Outreach & Education | $6,903 |
| Bay Foundation of Morro Bay Morro Bay, CA | MPA Outreach & Education | $6,250 |
| Cal Marine Sanctuary Fdn Monterey, CA | MPA Outreach & Education | $28,000 |
| California Academy of Science San Francisco, CA | MPA Outreach & Education | $70,000 |
| California Coastkeeper Allian Sacramento, CA | Small Grants Program | $7,000 |
| Color the Water Culver City, CA | MPA Outreach & Education | $30,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy Newport Coast, CA | MPA Outreach & Education | $10,000 |
| Ctr for Environ Econ Develop Eureka, CA | MPA Outreach & Education | $60,000 |
| Greater Farallones Assoc San Francisco, CA | MPA Outreach & Education | $10,000 |
| Green Cities Fund Berkeley, CA | MPA Outreach & Education | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Tegan Hoffmann | Executive Dir. | 40 | $204,861 |
| Julie Kuchepatov | Senior Director | 40 | $140,274 |
| Julio Garcia | Senior Director | 40 | $135,349 |
| Becca Williams | Director | 40 | $119,157 |
| Hewad Rafiqi | Director Finance | 40 | $104,304 |
| Sadie Waddington | Dir Com & Outreach | 40 | $109,532 |
| R Peter Chip Mallari | President | 1 | — |
| Catherine Kuhlman | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Dr Jennifer Sokolove | Sec & Int Trsr | 1 | — |
| Allison Bahen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Laurent Lo de Janvry | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sapna Thottathil | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coastal Quest?
Coastal Quest is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BERKELEY, CA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Coastal Quest?
As of 2024, Coastal Quest holds $1.6M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $445K in 2024.
Where does Coastal Quest operate?
Coastal Quest has awarded grants in Alaska, California, Oregon.
What size grants does Coastal Quest award?
In 2024, Coastal Quest awarded 20 grants totaling $445K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Coastal Quest's EIN?
Coastal Quest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1678716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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