Community Association of Big Sur
Community Association of Big Sur at a glance
- Total assets
- $128,207
- -47.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $536,265
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $653,537
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Association of Big Sur funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance Santa Cruz, CA | Operations | $6,978 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,207 | $536,265 | $653,537 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $243,413 | $615,340 | $688,314 | — | — | $373 |
| 2022 | $316,256 | $384,447 | $840,250 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,271,666 | $687,697 | $481,541 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $565,647 | $850,745 | $734,622 | $6,978 | 1 | — |
About Community Association of Big Sur
Based on IRS filings
Community Association of Big Sur is a public charity, based in Big Sur, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Association of Big Sur is led by Ryne Leuzinger, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryne Leuzinger
Board Chair
President → Board Chairperson, 2023
Board Chairperson → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$900 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Butch Kronlund
Director
Executive Di → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Blain Vandenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Palafox
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Peck
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Gilson
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Collins
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Day
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Morgenrath
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Board C, 2023
Vice Board C → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kleissner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jolinda Matthews
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Patte Kronlund (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Magnus Toren (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ken Ekelund (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $89K, to Butch Kronlund (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Association of Big Sur
How large is Community Association of Big Sur?
Community Association of Big Sur reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $536K.
Where does Community Association of Big Sur operate?
Community Association of Big Sur has awarded grants in California.
What is Community Association of Big Sur's EIN?
Community Association of Big Sur's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0091132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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