GAVIOTA COAST CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO PERMANENTLY PROTECTING THE RURAL CHARACTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY OF THE GAVIOTA COAST FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.4M
+6287.4% YoY
Revenue
$555K
+39.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$18K
-21.8% YoY
Expenses
$1.0M
+145.4% YoY
About Gaviota Coast Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Gaviota Coast Conservancy is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in GOLETA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,392,006 | $554,094 | $570,517 |
| Revenue | $555,276 | $398,721 | $312,981 |
| Expenses | $1,036,864 | $422,561 | $342,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,336 | $23,446 | $6,307 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG KERN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $116,443 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| PHIL MCKENNA | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| KATHRYN WASHBURN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| GUNER TAUTRIM | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DONNA SENAUER | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| PETER SPERLING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NANCY BLACK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEVE FORSELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GREG HELMS | BOARD PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| GREG KARPAIN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaviota Coast Conservancy?
Gaviota Coast Conservancy is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in GOLETA, CA. It holds $35.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gaviota Coast Conservancy?
As of 2024, Gaviota Coast Conservancy holds $35.4M in total assets with $555K in annual revenue.
Where does Gaviota Coast Conservancy operate?
Gaviota Coast Conservancy has awarded grants in California.
What is Gaviota Coast Conservancy's EIN?
Gaviota Coast Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0455133. 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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