Sea & Sage Audubon Society
This organization's exempt purpose is to be a leader in creating an understanding of nature in Orange County, California through conservation, research & environmental education programs for children & adults. This is accomplished with classes, field activities, publications & volunteer opportunities.
Sea & Sage Audubon Society at a glance
In short: Sea & Sage Audubon Society reported $47K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $46,500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $1,687,952
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $350,447
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $32,667
- +76.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $322,466
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sea & Sage Audubon Society
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Sea & Sage Audubon Society
Bloom-Hays Ecological Research Grant
Sea & Sage Audubon Society
Amount
$500 - $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bloom-Hays Ecological Research Grant and Zembal Wetland Research Grant
Sea & Sage Audubon Society
Amount
US $250 - US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Zembal Wetland Research Grant
Sea & Sage Audubon Society
Amount
$500 - $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Sea & Sage Audubon Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (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
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $47K (2024). In 2024 it reported $47K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starr Ranch Audubon Sanctuary Trabuco Canyon, CA | — | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,687,952 | $350,447 | $322,466 | $46,500 | Total only | $32,667 |
| 2023 | $1,569,206 | $321,130 | $287,002 | — | — | $18,557 |
| 2022 | $1,353,891 | $370,381 | $272,900 | $20,000 | 1 | $42,000 |
| 2021 | $1,434,609 | $339,234 | $249,224 | $33,066 | 2 | $54,390 |
| 2020 | $1,279,482 | $174,938 | $209,823 | $25,000 | Total only | $-20,082 |
| 2019 | $1,248,793 | $344,938 | $255,100 | $1,000 | Total only | $54,173 |
| 2018 | $1,095,962 | $336,416 | $214,831 | $2,150 | Total only | $68,304 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Sea & Sage Audubon Society
Based on IRS filings
Sea & Sage Audubon Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $47K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sea & Sage Audubon Society is led by Jonathan Aguayo, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 26 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Aguayo
President
Director → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Wynn
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Wasbin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maia Nguyen
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sudha Warrier
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene Wotta
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Peter Gordon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Thomas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Byrd
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2018
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Obaditch
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Wilson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Lithgow
Board Member
President → Past President, 2020
Past President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2018
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Richards
Past President
Vice President → President, 2020
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2018
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Joseph
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Kenyon
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Thomas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sheakley
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Gallagher
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vic Leipzig
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2018
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Baumann
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Heredia
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Kim
Vice President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellyn Siskind
Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Rapp
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Van Huss
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Harward
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Carolyn Noble (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Hal Sheakley (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Kissinger (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Devon Bradley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Martin Fee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ashley Hopkins (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Catherine Steinberg (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathlyn Graberstein (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Andrea Carpio (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dev Sellin (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Monroe (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sandrine Biziaux-Scherson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sandy DeSimone (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Rockwell (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Al Janet Baumann (2018–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Star Howard (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas Van Huss (2018–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Samuel Bressler (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ann Harmer (2018–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Bruce Aird (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Debra Hays (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Jenny Golden (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Joan McCauley (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Sandra Smith (2018–2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sea & Sage Audubon Society
How much does Sea & Sage Audubon Society give each year?
Sea & Sage Audubon Society reported $47K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Sea & Sage Audubon Society?
Sea & Sage Audubon Society reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $350K.
What is Sea & Sage Audubon Society?
Sea & Sage Audubon Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Irvine, CA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sea & Sage Audubon Society operate?
Sea & Sage Audubon Society has awarded grants in California.
What is Sea & Sage Audubon Society's EIN?
Sea & Sage Audubon Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7003681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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