Gaviota Coast Conservancy
Gaviota Coast Conservancy is dedicated to permanently protecting the rural character and environmental integrity of the gaviota coast for present and future generations.
Gaviota Coast Conservancy at a glance
- Total assets
- $35,392,006
- +6287.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $555,276
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $18,336
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,036,864
- +145.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gaviota Coast Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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 3 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frinji Coffee Inc Goleta, CA | Innovative Agroforestry and Regenerative Land Stewardship Project | $50,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust Summerland, CA | Agricultural implementation and management plan and monitoring strategy project | $25,000 |
| Cachuma Resource Conservation District Santa Maria, CA | Gaviota coast regional soil carbon management plan and landowner outreach | $15,909 |
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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 | $35,392,006 | $555,276 | $1,036,864 | — | — | $18,336 |
| 2023 | $554,094 | $398,721 | $422,561 | — | — | $23,446 |
| 2022 | $570,517 | $312,981 | $342,624 | — | — | $6,307 |
| 2021 | $597,792 | $298,914 | $275,357 | — | — | $77 |
| 2020 | $575,869 | $282,602 | $387,627 | $90,909 | 3 | $2,669 |
About Gaviota Coast Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Gaviota Coast Conservancy is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gaviota Coast Conservancy is led by Doug Kern, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doug Kern
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$157K (2022) → $116K (2024)
Greg Helms
Board President
Director → Board President, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Senauer
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guner Tautrim
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Washburn
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Black
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Sperling
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Forsell
Director
President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil McKenna
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Karpain
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Michelle Sevilla (2021–2023) — Director · Filing note: From 2 21 2021
- Former: Nate Kelly (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Douglas R. Kern (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Lois Capps (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Philip McKenna (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Hunt (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Karen Feeney To (2021) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Lee Moldaver To (2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Feeney (2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Lee Moldaver (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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $116K, to Doug Kern (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Gaviota Coast Conservancy
How large is Gaviota Coast Conservancy?
Gaviota Coast Conservancy reported $35.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $555K.
What is Gaviota Coast Conservancy?
Gaviota Coast Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Goleta, CA. It holds $35.4M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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