Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE) is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1994 and headquartered in Calabasas, California. SEE operates as an umbrella organization and fiscal sponsor for startup nonprofit projects, providing comprehensive back-office support to help organizations transform their visions into action. Rather than operating as separate entities, projects under SEE's sponsorship function as extensions of SEE's mission, with staff partnering directly with project directors on administrative, financial, fundraising, and educational awareness efforts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$103.2M
+15.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.9M
-12.8% YoY
Grant Count
130
-35.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+34.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: SEE's long-term vision is to empower individuals to take action towards creating positive change in their communities by turning their ideas into action.
Program Areas: SEE supports projects across diverse social and environmental sectors, including:
- Land preservation
- Health and healing
- Environmental education
- Women's and children's rights
- Humanitarian and social matters
- Environmental policy and natural resources
- Cultural and indigenous rights
- Animal rights
Grantmaking
SEE functions primarily as a fiscal sponsor rather than a traditional grantmaker. The organization provides internal support to startup nonprofit projects, offering administrative, financial, and fundraising assistance to help new initiatives establish themselves.
How to Apply
** Organizations interested in becoming SEE projects must apply through the organization's website. Eligibility requirements and detailed application instructions are available on their website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SEE operates from Calabasas, California and supports projects with national reach. The organization works across diverse communities, with particular emphasis on underserved populations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $103,240,973
- Total Revenue: $94,599,962
- Total Expenses: $82,017,260
- Number of Employees: 785
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $89,347,560
- Total Giving: $9,350,757
- Annual Revenue: $87,496,685
Rating: SEE holds a Four-Star rating with a 96% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $103,240,973 | $89,347,560 | $75,980,301 |
| Revenue | $94,599,962 | $87,496,685 | $61,735,417 |
| Expenses | $82,017,260 | $78,030,066 | $59,400,322 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,092,354 | $2,150,193 | $454,990 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Andrew Beath is identified as a founder of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CECILY JACKSON-ZAPATA | SECRETARY AND PROJECT MANAGER | 7 | $117,250 |
| ANDREW BEATH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RICHARD WEGMAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MAX GAIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELO LOGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH VAILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER HOFFMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $319,483 |
| TREVIS BIRD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $222,203 |
| ANNA ZARICKI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $200,000 |
| PIA INFANTE | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $275,000 |
| AMY FRIEDLANDER | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $241,900 |
| CORRINE L VAN HOOK-TURNER | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $239,453 |
| SHAADY SALEHI | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $215,000 |
| RICHARD I MALLAH | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $212,308 |
Contact Information
Address: 23564 Calabasas Road, Suite 201, Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: 818-225-9150
Fax: 818-225-9151
Email: Amber@saveourplanet.org (General inquiries); Jennifer@saveourplanet.org (Alternative contact)
Website: www.saveourplanet.org
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
- Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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