Point Lobos Foundation
To protect and nurture point lobos state natural reserve, to educate and inspire visitors to preserve its unique natural and cultural resources, and to strengthen the network of Carmel area state parks.
Point Lobos Foundation at a glance
In short: Point Lobos Foundation gave $255K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $254,678
- +149.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,835
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,780
- Total assets
- $2,326,096
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Point Lobos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California State Parks ($91K). Together the top 8 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Point Lobos Foundation gives
- Giving grew 446% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2021) to $255K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State Parks Monterey, CA | Trail Maint and Parks Programs | $90,860 |
| Community fdn for Monterey ct Monterey, CA | To support the efforts of Park-IT! | $59,846 |
| 17 Mile Construction Services Creston, CA | Hudson House Repairs | $33,700 |
| Boyds Asphalt Services Salinas, CA | Repaint Thermoplastic Crosswalks | $19,659 |
| Coastal Paving and Excavating Monterey, CA | Concrete Pads for Trash/Rec Bins | $17,900 |
| BearSaver Guasti, CA | Trash and Recycling Receptacles | $17,663 |
| Electrical and Control System Redding, CA | Utilities Assessment @ Hudson House | $9,800 |
| CondEau Refinishing Moss Landing, CA | Refinish floors at Hudson House | $5,250 |
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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 | $2,326,096 | $1,048,888 | $851,114 | $254,678 | 8 | $79,859 |
| 2023 | $2,087,264 | $922,122 | $648,966 | $102,029 | 3 | $65,844 |
| 2022 | $1,690,469 | $790,831 | $719,758 | $133,467 | 2 | $15,384 |
| 2021 | $1,881,850 | $723,760 | $511,251 | $46,642 | 3 | $48,180 |
| 2020 | $1,621,282 | $565,178 | $703,758 | $220,495 | 1 | $53,927 |
About Point Lobos Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Point Lobos Foundation is a public charity, based in Carmel, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $255K. Net investment income was $80K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Point Lobos Foundation is led by Steffanie Gamecho, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steffanie Gamecho
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$88K (2024)
Betty Maurutto
Board President
Docent Administrator → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Lee
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Holly Carlin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Rossi
Vice President & Interim Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President & Interim Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Rodriguez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Pendleton
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Blohowiak
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Hoover
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hiles
State Park Mngr
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reg Henry
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hardgrave
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virdette Brumm
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Jim Rurka (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Karin Stratton (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Scott Kurteff (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Donita Grace (2021–2023) — Docent Administrator
- Former: Karen Max Kelly (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kara TorreS (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Richards (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tyler Eberly (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alan Shoebridge (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barb McGaughey (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Danielle Bragg (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sean James (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Diaz (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Castel Ortiz (2020) — Director
- Former: Kit Armstrong (2020) — Director
- Former: Monta Potter (2020) — Interm Executive 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 $88K, to Steffanie Gamecho (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Point Lobos Foundation
How much does Point Lobos Foundation give each year?
Point Lobos Foundation gave $255K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $102K across 3 grants.
What is Point Lobos Foundation's typical grant size?
Point Lobos Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,780, and its average grant was $31,835, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Point Lobos Foundation give grants?
Point Lobos Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monterey, CA (3 grants).
Does Point Lobos Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Point Lobos Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Point Lobos Foundation's largest grantees?
Point Lobos Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California State Parks ($90,860), Community fdn for Monterey ct ($59,846) and 17 Mile Construction Services ($33,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Point Lobos Foundation?
Point Lobos Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Point Lobos Foundation's EIN?
Point Lobos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2546064. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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