Monterey Audubon Society
The Monterey Audubon Society is a volunteer organization dedicated to conserving and celebrating the birds and wildlife of the greater monterey bay region. Our chapter includes 1,200 members throughout monterey and parts of santa cruz and san Benito counties. We engage in an array of educational, community science, and advocacy initiatives geared toward protecting the region's birds and its biological diversity.
Monterey Audubon Society at a glance
In short: Monterey Audubon Society gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,000
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $439,827
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Monterey Audubon Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Monterey County Symphony Assoc Inc ($6K).
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
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey County Symphony Assoc Inc Carmelbythesea, CA | Concert Sponsorship | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $439,827 | $208,868 | $155,157 | $6,000 | 1 | $57,262 |
| 2024 | $403,078 | $180,523 | $118,068 | $1,500 | Total only | $42,025 |
| 2023 | $340,782 | $107,176 | $114,771 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $342,806 | $94,106 | $79,802 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Monterey Audubon Society
Based on IRS filings
Monterey Audubon Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Carmel, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $440K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monterey Audubon Society is led by Shannon Simpson, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shannon Simpson
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$27K (2025)
Blake Matheson
President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Preece
Conservation Committee Chair
Secretary-Ret'd & Ea Oct-Dec → Environ Advocat, 2023
Environ Advocat → Conservation Committee Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
$29K (2022) → $32K (2025)
Kai Russell
Field Trip Chair
Conservation & Special Projects → Field Trip Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Hochstaedter
Treasurer
Fieldtrip Chair → Field Trip Chair, 2024
Field Trip Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Loomis
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Scott
Membership, Scholarships & Hospitality
Membershipchair → Membership Chair, 2024
Membership Chair → Membership, Scholarships & Hospitality, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Horn
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Honrath
Development & Donations
Donations & Mrktg → Donations, Marketing & Development, 2024
Donations, Marketing & Development → Development & Donations, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Greenstreet
Marketing & Public Relations
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Cole
Fundraising
Hr, Promotions & Advertising → Fundraising, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Shawn Wagoner (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Ken Skolnik (2022) — Marketing Chair
- Former: Paul Fenwick (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $32K, to Amanda Preece (Conservation Committee Chair). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Monterey Audubon Society
How much does Monterey Audubon Society give each year?
Monterey Audubon Society gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is Monterey Audubon Society?
Monterey Audubon Society reported $440K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $209K.
What is Monterey Audubon Society?
Monterey Audubon Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Carmel, CA. It holds $440K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Monterey Audubon Society operate?
Monterey Audubon Society has awarded grants in California.
What is Monterey Audubon Society's EIN?
Monterey Audubon Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2397544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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